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Oasis Productions

EIN 14-1881915 · Chicago, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To help people find whole life health spirit, soul and body, so that they can step into the life they were created to live. Stepping Stones Network Division Mission To educate and engage the community to prevent sexual exploitation and provide comprehensive, restorative care to survivors.

Income
$942,581
Spending
$901,623
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
11
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$53,832, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $790,272 spent. Stepping Stones Network Moms Kids - A network of trained professionals and compassionate individuals partners with adults and nurtures children impacted by commercial sexual exploitation as they take steps to interrupt the cycle of trauma, develop life skills and build a safe circle of support. The Moms Kids Program is a 24 month, highly relational program that provides safety, housing, basic needs, child development, and adult development that addresses purpose, home management, financial literacy, health and wellness, parenting, relationships, trauma and addiction recovery, and education and job preparation. In 2025, the program served 45 participants - 17 adults and 28 children.
  2. $218 spent. Stepping Stones Network Prevention Outreach - Our team educates the public and advocates for at-risk individuals through our Prevention Outreach Program. In 2025, we received 19 calls to our Info Line, 7 from partner agencies seeking to refer individuals, and 12 directly from individuals in need of services. As a result, we provided 11 referrals, completed one intake application for the Moms Kids program, and added the family to our Moms Kids program waitlist. SSN offers the public a monthly education session on the issue of sex trafficking and participates in local and national alliances that address the issue.
  3. $2,883 spent. Oasis Productions Education Media - Programming develops leaders and creates and delivers content to help people find whole life health body, soul, and spirit, so they can step into the life they were created to live. While focusing on building the Moms Kids Program to accommodate our newer funding sources and housing model, program expenses have been limited to essentials including online platforms for program participants, educational resources, and service delivery tools.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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