2023-04-29T16:23:13-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 842769256 NEXT STEPS THE COLONY NEXT 2146361207 5204 S Colony Blvd Ste 200 The Colony TX 750562351 Chris McGowan Treasurer 2149942806 2023-04-07 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Pamela De Santiago 5204 S Colony Blvd Ste 200 The Colony TX 750562351 285574 0 X nextstepstc.org X 2019 TX Established in 2019, Next Steps (NS) is the only organization in The Colony with a mission to serve residents in immediate crisis. After working for another Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) homeless services organization that discontinued services in The Colony, NS founder Pamela De Santiago decided that the often-hidden needs of its residents in crisis could not go unmet. Prior to NS, most residents seeking help during a crisis went from church to church or organization to organization; there were no ongoing, consistent, comprehensive services available within the city limits. At that time, several administrative assistants from local churches were serving as informal case managers with no experience and very limited resources. Now, NS fills this gap in services by helping residents of The Colony overcome barriers on their way to financial stability and a successful life. NS provides this help through financial and employment coaching and food and housing support. 6 6 3 250 0 0 187154 261514 0 0 0 0 0 9220 187154 270734 9407 13632 0 0 124546 158366 9858 0 40406 15409 68117 159220 240115 27934 30619 117404 98203 50820 1000 66584 97203 X Empowering people with practical solutions to overcoming obstacles on their path to recovery. We achieve this mission via our values system that offers support through relationships, is person-centered, engages individuals and families to strengthen our community, is holistic and based on respect, and produces hope. We have developed a network of resources to help restore or alleviate need in most situations. 1 0 100476 0 100476 In 2022, Next Steps The Colony opened a temporary home for at risk women and their children. This home is the only one of its kind in The Colony and surrounding cities. The home required interior renovations to be made before it could be used as a group home and it was only through the efforts of a large number of volunteers and service organizations that this work was accomplished. 5617 0 5617 In 2022 we continued our partnership with another non-profit organization, Must Care. Must Care is a youth mentoring program in The Colony and surrounding areas that focuses on helping single parents raise their children in these challenging times. The need for youth mentors in our local K-12 classes is nearly 800 mentors. There are only 76 mentors at this time, so we are working to support this vital program already in place by recruiting new mentors to volunteer. 45462 46462 2022 saw the end of the Covid-19 relief funds that Next Steps had distributed in partnership with the Denton County United Way. That said, there were still many families that remained in crisis, and we have been "Bridging the Gap" with them as part of our ongoing services. Housing and utility assistance, food assistance, and counseling are all part of our outreach to the community. Next Steps is recognized in the community that we serve as the "go to" single point of contact organization to depend on in a crisis. The Colony Police Department supports Next Steps' efforts to help those who are experiencing homelessness and mental illness challenges. 0 0 0 151555 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 X Chris McGowan 2149942806 5204 S Colony Blvd Ste 200 The Colony TX 750562351 Jason Kelley Case Manager 60 X X 73525 0 0 Pamela K De Santiago Administrator 70 X X X 69572 0 0 Emily Palmer Case Manager 60 X 4002 0 0 Christopher Loupe Director 5 X 0 0 0 Chris McGowan Treasurer 15 X 0 0 0 Lincoln Carroll Officer 5 X X 0 0 0 Alissa Janke Secretary 5 X X 0 0 0 Arman Amiri Director 5 X X 0 0 0 Scott Klein President 10 X 0 0 0 147099 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 101165 0 24672 0 21000 114677 30000 261514 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24060 24060 14840 9220 0 9220 0 270734 0 0 9220 13632 13632 147099 97608 21267 28224 14 14 11253 7467 1627 2159 129 67 62 642 0 642 8951 0 16 8935 841 0 188 653 119 0 119 22893 0 22893 8 0 8 32848 32848 44 0 44 429 0 429 854 0 854 Processing Fees 359 0 0 359 240115 151555 48154 40406 114418 94900 3303 0 2986 3303 117404 98203 1000 50820 0 50820 1000 X 0 0 0 0 66584 97203 66584 97203 117404 98203 30619 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 11975 241267 187153 270735 711130 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11975 241267 187153 270735 711130 711130 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 711130 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3303 0 3303 0 0 0 0 3303 Schedule D, Part VI, Line 1d The fixed assets of Next Steps The Colony consist of laptop computers and office furniture. Game Changers - Next Steps Casino Night 24060 0 24060 1000 0 0 1010 3185 9644 0 0 24060 0 24060 1000 0 0 1010 3185 9644 14839 9221 1 Holiday toy distribution 500 30000 estimated retail value toys, puzzles, games LovePacs share of Casino Night proceeds - 2022. 1 7780 Share of Casino Night proceeds - 2022 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Funds requiring separate reporting of use and balances are kept separate and reported upon by fund. X 30000 Retail average 0 0 1 0 Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b City of The Colony Fire Stations and Police Department are drop-off locations for our holiday toy donations. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 During 2022, Next Steps The Colony opened a transitional living home for at risk women and their children. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b All members of the Next Steps Board are emailed a complete draft copy of Form 990 with all pertinent schedules prior to filing, for review and the answering of any questions. Any questions raised are answered in this email chain, and all directors must give their approval prior to filing of the return. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement that affirms such person: a. has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy; b. has read and understands the policy; c. has agreed to comply with the policy; and d. understands that the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities that accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Next Steps The Colony's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were made available to the general public upon request during the tax year 2022. Must Care 5968 Lightfoot Frisco TX 75034 830743871 Mentoring at risk youth TX 501 (c) (3) 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 Must Care k 15000 Rental of Shepherd's house at $2,500 for July to December, 2022. Must Care o 4001 Four months of 2022 salary expense for Emily Palmer, Resident Manager at Shepherd's House facility. Must Care r 18117 Renovation costs paid by Next Steps for Shepherd's House as accumulated in account 5070 in 2022. Schedule R, Part V, Line 2 Must Care