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EIN 20-3291700 · Monroe, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TAKE THE NEXT STEP (TTNS) IS A GRASS-ROOTS, FAITH-BASED, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER OUR SKY VALLEY NEIGHBORS WITH ADVOCACY, HELP, AND HOPE.

Income
$851,837
Spending
$849,893
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
13
Volunteers
468
Highest pay
$51,750, co-executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $475,912 spent. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: PARTICIPANTS/CLIENTS WORK WITH RESOURCE NAVIGATORS WHO WALK ALONGSIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES, ASSISTANCE AND A LARGGER NETWORK OF PROVIDERS BASED ON THEIR SPECIFIC SITUATION AND NEEDS. THE NAVIGATORS CAN PROVIDE MORE BASIC AND IMMEDIATE SUPPORT WITH HYGIENE ITEMS, SHELF STABLE FOOD, COATS, AND OTHER SUPPLIES. BUT THEY ALSO SIT WITH FAMILIES TRYING TO NAVIGATE HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH, LEGAL SUPPORT, TRANSPORTATION, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER RESOURCES AS THE NEEDS ARISE.
  2. $162,204 spent. KIDZ CLUB AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: KIDZ CLUB AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON STUDENTS FROM THE LOCAL TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN OUR TUESDAY/THURSDAY PROGRAM, WITH 30-50 STUDENTS REGISTERED ANNUALLY. STUDENTS ARE GROUPED WITH SAME GRADE STUDENTS AND LED BY CONSISTENT VOLUNTEERS (ADULT AND MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL) TO SUPPORT THEIR ACADEMIC GROWTH AS WELL AS THEIR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING. WE IMPLEMENT THE PROTECTIVE FACTORS INTO OUR PROGRAM MODEL AND LOVE SEEING THE CHILDREN REACH FOR MORE LEARNING AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.
  3. $63,535 spent. UNHOUSED OUTREACH IS A MOBILE PROGRAM THAT GOES OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY THREE TIMES A WEEK. WE LOAD UP OUR VAN WITH FOOD, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES TO ENSURE OUR UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS ARE SAFE AND WELL. VOLUNTEERS PREPARE AND FILL BIG GROCERY BAGS OF HEALTHY, NO-COOK FOOD AND OTHER SUPPLIES. OUR PROGRAM DIRECTOR HAS MOBILE VISITS AND IS ABLE TO SUPPORT MANY DIVERSE NEEDS SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, PHONE ASSISTANCE, SHELTER, MENTAL HEALTH, SUSBTANCE USE SUPPORT AND SO MUCH MORE.
  4. $53,963 spent. COMMUNITY DINNER RUNS WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS SEVING HOT MEALS MADE/PURCHASED AND SERVED ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS - LOCAL BUSINESSES, AGENCIES, CHURCHES, SCHOOL GROUPS, FRIEND GROUPS, ETC. WE SERVE AN AVERAGE OF 120 MEALS EACH WEEKGROWING TOGETHER TEEN MOMS GROUP: YOUNG MOTHERS ARE CONNECTED TO LOCAL MENTORS TO WALK ALONGSIDE THEM IN THEIR NEW JOURNEY OF MOTHERHOOD, WHILE ALSO STILL NAVIGATING ADOLESCENCE THEMSELVES. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES A MIX OF EDUCATION AND FUN OUTINGS TO BUILD A STRONG CONNECTION AMONG THE MOTHERS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE ACCESS TO INFOMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY OTHERWISE MAY NOT HAVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 October 2005.

    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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