Next Step Inc
The Next Step IS Success
Next Step Inc
EIN: 74-2179490
Mission
To enhance lives in vulnerable communities through technology and skills development.
Ruling year
1981
Executive Director
Bennie Elmore
Main address
56 Gatlin Rd
Huntsville, TX 77340 USA
EIN
74-2179490
Computer literacy
E-learning
Mobile communications
Job training
Public safety
Population served
Adults
Ethnic and racial groups
Economically disadvantaged people
People with physical disabilities
People with vision impairments
NTEE code
Crime, Legal Related N.E.C. (I99)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Professional Skills Developement
Our programs develop skills essential for daily living, career transition, and workforce reentry. The current offering, Microsoft Office Basics, introduces Word and Excel while strengthening emotional intelligence skills essential in any work environment (remote, in-office, or hybrid). Participants gain skills through real-world projects: resume creation, building a job search spreadsheet, and crafting an action plan to address work challenges. Participants must be 18+ and live in the United States.
Digital Access Programs
Our program removes barriers that prevent communities from accessing digital tools and technologies by raising awareness of digital access programs, assists individuals with applying to programs and provides digital technology .
Where we work
External reviews
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Next Step, Inc serves vulnerable populations within the Greater Houston area.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), In Person Meetings and events,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
Our Professional Skills Development Program surveys yielded a request for industry training. In response, we partnered with Google to distribute Google Career Certificate Scholarships. Participants now upskill through our digital literacy course while strengthening their EQ for new challenges. Upon successful completion, they can reskill with Google and continue to receive our instructional support. We conducted a focus group with social workers, educators, and community leaders to assess the needs of our communities. The results yielded a gap in connecting school-aged children with assistive technology and educating parents about its value. Our Digital Technology Program now pursues partnerships with schools to get devices into the hands of qualifying students.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
The people we serve, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners, Contractors, Interns, and Volunteers,
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How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship?
Our clients and external partners are considered collaborators on service and resource decisions. Their feedback is a critical aspect of our strategic planning.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback,
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2020 info
0.00
Months of cash in 2020 info
0
Fringe rate in 2020 info
11%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Next Step Inc
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Next Step Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of Next Step Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $504,504 | $577,503 |
| As % of expenses | 287.5% | 105.3% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $504,504 | $577,503 |
| As % of expenses | 287.5% | 105.3% |
| Revenue composition info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $504,504 | $630,525 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 25.0% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $175,469 | $548,564 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 212.6% |
| Personnel | 85.2% | 33.1% |
| Professional fees | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 11.3% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 3.5% | 62.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $175,469 | $548,564 |
| One month of savings | $14,622 | $45,714 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $190,091 | $594,278 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Months of cash and investments | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 34.5 | 13.8 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | $0 | $0 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $504,504 | $630,525 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $504,504 | $630,525 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $504,504 | $630,525 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Bennie Elmore
Bennie is a 1975 graduate of Sam Houston State University, receiving a BS Degree in Criminology. In 1976, he began his professional career as a Texas State Parole Officer. In 1983 Bennie was employed by The Next Step Inc as Executive Director and Next Step Board Member. He forged partnerships with many cities and counties in Texas. In 1990, Texas Governor William Clements, Jr appointed Bennie to the Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles. In 1993, he was reappointed by Texas Governor Ann Richards. Bennie served on the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for three years during the administration of Texas George W. Bush. His leadership in the Texas Criminal Justice System and contribution to health and human services have afforded TNSI tremendous insight into emerging job training needs and access to resources. During his tenure with The Next Step, Inc., Bennie has forged collaborative partnerships with the State of Texas and many counties and cities in the Great State of Texas.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Next Step Inc
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Next Step Inc
Board of directorsas of 12/15/2022
Board of directors data
Bennie Elmore
Next Step, Inc.
Term: 1991 -
Miranda Elmore
Next Step, Inc
Andrea I Elmore
Next Step, Inc
Amanda I Elmore
Next Step, Inc
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
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Disability
No data
Equity strategies
Last updated: 12/14/2022GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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