Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
STEP 2 INC
Employer identification number
94-3025207
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,841,597
1,575,110
2,022,116
1,255,046
1,296,495
7,990,364
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
24,106
24,106
48,212
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
1,841,597
1,599,216
2,046,222
1,255,046
1,296,495
8,038,576
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
8,038,576
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,841,597
1,599,216
2,046,222
1,255,046
1,296,495
8,038,576
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
8,344
27,472
9,976
9,446
9,538
64,776
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
857
351
40,224
7,576
9,035
58,043
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
8,161,395
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,305,263
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
98.500 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.640 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
STEP 2 INC
Employer identification number
94-3025207
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTING OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) OR MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25) MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE OFFICERS OF STEP 2 SHALL BE A BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT, A VICE PRESIDENT, A SECRETARY, AND A TREASURER. AS THE BOARD MAY ELECT, THE OFFICES OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER MAY BE CONSIDERED A JOINT OFFICE HELD BY ONE (1) INDIVIDUAL. THE OFFICERS SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THEIR OWN NUMBER AT THE FIRST MONTHLY MEETING OF THE NEW FISCAL YEAR. THE OFFICERS SHALL SERVE FOR TWO (2) YEARS OR UNTIL SUCCESSORS HAVE BEEN ELECTED. A VACANCY IN ANY OFFICE MAY BE FILLED FOR THE BALANCE OF THE CURRENT TERM BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR IN LIEU OF SUCH ACTION AT A MEETING, BY NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY LETTER BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE SECRETARY. UPON RECEIPT OF THE WRITTEN NOMINATION, THE SECRETARY SHALL FORWARD IT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A DECISION TO BE RENDERED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL MANAGE AND RETAIN ULTIMATE AUTHORITY FOR ALL AFFAIRS OF STEP 2, SHALL EXERCISE ALL OF ITS CORPORATE POWERS, AND SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO DELEGATE ANY SUCH AUTHORITY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: (A) PROMULGATING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CORPORATION; (B) SUPERVISING AND DIRECTING THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE CORPORATION; (C) EMPLOYING AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; (D) APPOINTING A QUALIFIED ADMINISTRATOR WHO HAS THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHICH ARE APPROPRIATE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM; (E) NOTIFYING THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE WITHIN FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS IF THE BOARD CHANGES ADMINISTRATORS OR IS WITHOUT AN ADMINISTRATOR; (F) ADOPTING A SYSTEM OF CONTROLS WHICH MAINTAIN ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS FOR PROVISION OF SERVICE AND FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY; (G) ANNUALLY REVIEWING AND APPROVING A BUDGET FOR CARRYING OUT THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM; (H) ANNUALLY REVIEWING AND APPROVING PROGRAM OPERATIONS, (I) REVIEWING AND ADOPTING AMENDED BYLAWS AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT DEFINE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNING BODY, ITS COMMITTEES, THE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR AND ANY ADVISORY GROUPS, (J) REVIEWING THE CRITERIA RELATING TO THE ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE OF PATIENTS; (K) REVIEWING AND UPDATING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE PROGRAM; (L) BORROWING MONEY, RAISING FUNDS, AND APPROVING EXTRAORDINARY DISBURSEMENTS OF FUNDS; (M) APPROVING AND EXECUTING OR DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND LEASES; AND (N) ASSISTING ACTIVELY IN SPECIAL EVENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE MANAGEMENT AND BOARD REVIEW FORM 990 IN DETAIL PRIOR TO FILING. ELECTRONIC AND HARD COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, CHIEF EXCECTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF STEP 2, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND D. UNDERSTANDS STEP 2 IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. THE POLICY INCLUDES DUTY TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST TO THE BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A PERSON HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST IF THE PERSON HAS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THROUGH BUSINESS, INVESTMENT, OR FAMILY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
ANNUAL EVALUATIONS OF OFFICERS ARE PERFORMED BY THE BOARD: THE BOARD ANALYZES THE ANNUAL EVALUATION RESULTS AND COMPARES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE TO DETERMINE OFFICERS' COMPENSATION. OFFICERS COMPENSATION IS SUBJECT TO BOARD'S APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC: STEP 2'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SELECTS AND APPROVES THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND OVERSEES AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT.
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