Special Teams for Exceptional People
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SPECIAL TEAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE INC., (STEP) EXISTS TO FACILITATE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, SPORTING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN ORDER TO INSTILL IN THEM CONFIDENCE AND SELF- ESTEEM. THESE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUSIVE TO THEIR SIBLINGS AND FAMILIES AND ARE INTENDED TO TEACH EVERYONE THAT THERE ARE NO BOUNDARIES ON WHAT THOSE WITH DISABILITIES CAN DO OR ACHIEVE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR AS WELL AS THOSE IN GROUP HOMES, PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND SPECIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. NO ONE WILL BE REFUSED SERVICES BECAUSE OF THEIR RACE, RELIGION, SEX, CULTURE, NATIONALITY, ETHNIC ORIGIN OR FINANCIAL ABILITY.
- Income
- $25,615
- Spending
- $25,359
- Reserves
- 29.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 48%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 (2)
- $9,721 spent. THESE EXPENSES ARE THOSE DIRECTLY INCURRED IN RUNNING THE VARIOUS SPORTING AND SOCIAL EVENTS, SUCH AS THE BIKE RUNS, BOWLATHONS, DANCES AND VARIOUS SOCIAL EVENTS. THESE COSTS ALSO INCLUDE THE SPORTING GEAR, EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING NECESSARY FOR THE SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS TO COMPETE SAFELY.
- $4,546 spent. BANQUET AND APPRECIATION NIGHT EXPENSES TO RECOGNIZE PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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