Nonprofit · EIN 35-2594219
NEXT STEP LIVING
Tax-exempt · EATON, OH 45320
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $68,436 | $119,502 | -$51,066 | $11,378 | – | $11,378 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $174,909 | $153,945 | $20,964 | $62,444 | – | $62,444 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $92
- Program service revenue
- $68,009
- Investment income
- $29
- Other revenue
- $306
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,730
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,595
- Occupancy
- $9,506
- Other expenses
- $78,671
- Program services (functional)
- $119,502
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $62,444
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,378
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,378
- Cash, savings and investments
- $11,378
- Gross receipts
- $68,436
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY GONNELLA | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH PETERSON | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| MADY DEVIVO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| WALTER LANDERER | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| REGAN SHISLER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| KELLI OTT | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA M LANDERER | MANAGER | 40 | $52,000 |
| GARY GONNELLA | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| WALTER LANDERER III | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
| KEITH PETERSON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| REGAN SHISLER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| MADY DEVITO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 624, EATON, OH 45320-0624
- In care of
- % LISA LANDERER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- PO Box 624, Eaton OH 45320
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Kelli Ott, PO Box 624, Eaton OH 45320
- Signed the 990-EZ
- KELLI OTT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (937) 405-5672
- Return prepared by
- JONES & FRY CPAS INC
Mission
NEXT STEP LIVING IS A SOBER LIVING HOUSE THAT WILL HELP ADDICTS COMING OUT OF JAIL OR TREATMENT LEARN TO LIVE IN REAL LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES. THEY WILL BE IN A SAFE DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT LEARNING HOW TO SURVIVE OUTSIDE TREATMENT.
Program accomplishments
- MAINTAINING HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR RESIDENTS DURING REHABILITATIONExpenses $116,502
- GRANT AWARDED TO PREBLE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY BOARD FOR SOBER EVENTS.Expenses $3,000 · grants $3,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-2594219
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L20)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Kelli Ott | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $68,436 | $119,502 | $11,378 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $174,909 | $153,945 | $62,444 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Lisa Landerer | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Lisa Landerer | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-2594219).
Questions about NEXT STEP LIVING
- What is the EIN of NEXT STEP LIVING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEXT STEP LIVING is 35-2594219.
- Is NEXT STEP LIVING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to NEXT STEP LIVING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEXT STEP LIVING file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of NEXT STEP LIVING due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEXT STEP LIVING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEXT STEP LIVING?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Kelli Ott.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEXT STEP LIVING?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NEXT STEP LIVING have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $68,436, expenses of $119,502 and total assets of $11,378 at year end.
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