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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1036577

STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP

Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30328

Financials

$42K$84K2023$139K$122K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$139,137$121,665$17,472$88,787$0$88,787
December 31, 2023990-EZ$42,292$83,698-$41,406$64,955$0$64,955
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$138,387
Program service revenue
$750
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$55,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$59,464
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$34,988
Occupancy
$500
Printing, publications and postage
$948
Other expenses
$25,765
Program services (functional)
$99,109

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$64,955
Total assets, end of year
$88,787
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$88,787
Cash, savings and investments
$88,787
Gross receipts
$139,137

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Debra NealyExecutive Director40$55,000
Kamal CarterChair2$0
Jacques Lesuredirector0.75$0
Pamela Scullydirector0.08$0
Bernard Parkerdirector0.04$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Debra NealyExecutive Director40$45,500
Kamal CarterChair1$0
Jacques Lesuredirector1$0
Pamela Scullydirector1$0
Bernard Parkerdirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
227 SANDY SPRINGS PL SUITE G 720043, ATLANTA, GA 30328-5918
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO Box 720043, Sandy Springs GA 30358
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Debra Nealy, PO Box 720043, Sandy Springs GA 30358
Signed the 990-EZ
Debra Nealy, Executive Director
Phone
(404) 316-9292
Return prepared by
Shelley Parnes CPA

Mission

Provided college and career access and success opportunities and programming for over 825 students from backgrounds under-represented in higher education. We empowered them with the postsecondary knowledge, guidance, exposure and mentorship needed to achieve and maximize higher education success, elevated economic well-being, and equitable life outcomes.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Provided 35 year round community centered and online workshops and presentations through partnerships with 2 public schools, 4 youth and family serving CBOs and 2 universities to provide programming to over 825 students and parents. Designed and facilitated the 2024 State Farm Scholars Program that focused on college, career and civic, youth leadership development for State Farm in collaboration with Georgia State University. Mentored and advised 12 college matriculated students through the State Farm Scholars experiential learning opportunity, which exposed students to careers and opportunities in civic engagement and provide them with a 5 month "learn as you grow" monthly stipends. Gifted laptops to 40 students from the Class of 2024 in collaboration with community partners. Provided a free out-ot state college tour for rising high school seniors. Provide support to students applying to GA Tech's 2024 First Generation College Weekend experiential learning opportunity. Provide free registration and transportation to students accepted to GA Tech's 2024 First Generation College Weekend. Provided free programing to an all girls empowerment conference that was attended by over 1,000 girls. Provided a free out-of state experiential learning opportunity for students interested medicine and health care in Boston on the campus of Tufts University. Supported the enhancement of college affordability for Georgia students through Georgians for College Affordability and spoke at NCAN's annual conference in support of college affordability. Hosted a graduation celebration for over 80 students from the Class of 2024
    Expenses $99,109

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
83-1036577
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 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$88,787
Income (IRS master file)
$139,137

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$139,137$121,665$88,787XML
990-EZDecember 2023$42,292$83,698$64,955XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Debra Nealy
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Debra Nealy
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 83-1036577).

Questions about STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP

What is the EIN of STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP is 83-1036577.
Is STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP?
The 990-N for 2020 names Debra Nealy.
Who are the officers and directors of STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,000 (Debra Nealy, Executive Director).
How much revenue does STEP AHEAD SCHOLARS COMMUNITY GROUP have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $139,137, expenses of $121,665 and total assets of $88,787 at year end.

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