STEPPING STONES FOR VETERANS INC Charity Report

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STEPPING STONES FOR VETERANS INC

EIN 35-2052269

What they do

THIS is A VETERANS ORGANIZATION PROVIDING MEALS, HOUSING, EDUCATION, TRAINING and REHABILITATION SERVICES for VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR ADDICTION ISSUES.

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Money report from 2015The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

$101.09spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$41.90of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$1.30in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

14.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $2,581 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $35,708 for THOMAS HIMES (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2015

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$236,311

Expenses$238,892

Annual shortfall $2,581 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$100,124 · 41.9% of expenses

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Revenue$236,311

Expenses$238,892

Assets$310,454

Contributions$34,194

Management and general$100,124

Accounting fees$1,644

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2015

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

THOMAS HIMESASSISTANT DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $35,708

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (10)

THOMAS HIMESASSISTANT DIRECTOR

ALICE HUFFMANSECRETARY

DEBBIE HUNTBOARD MEMBER

JASON JESSEEBOARD MEMBER

JOE LANSFORDVICE PRESIDENT

LARRY ASHERPRESIDENT

MARY JANE WISENERBOARD MEMBER

MICK COXBOARD MEMBER

MIKE LOOPERBOARD MEMBER

SALLY JO FAULKENBERGBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Location: 332 W 11TH ST, ANDERSON, IN 46016
County: Madison
In care of: THOMAS S HIMES
Primary officer: THOMAS S HIMES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(765) 648-1101

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2015
Tax period began: January 1, 2015
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: J P KANE & CO LLC
Revocation date: May 15, 2019