THE NEXT STEP FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
THE NEXT STEP FOUNDATION (EIN 87-3076934)
Tax period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Filed
2025-11-17
IRS object ID
202533219349300423
Schema version
2024v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Activity Or MissionENHANCING ECONOMIC INCLUSION IN AFRICA THROUGH THE CREATION OF DIGITAL JOBS FOR PEOPLE FROM DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, PREDOMINANTLY WOMEN, THE CHRONICALLY UNEMPLOYED AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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MissionTHE NEXT STEP FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ADDRESS THE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ENABLE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, ALONG WITH WOMEN AND YOUNG ADULTS, TO ACQUIRE THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO COMPETE IN THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, AND TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH OUR PROPRIETORY RAATT METHOD OF DELIVERING TRAINING. THE RAATT METHOD, WHICH STANDS FOR RECRUIT, ASSESS, ACCOMODATE, TRAIN, AND TRANSITION, ADDRESSES THE ENTIRE LIFE CYCLE OF OUR BENEFICIARY'S PROGRESS TOWARD EMPLOYMENT.MissionDesc
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Total$2,013,582TotalAmt
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Form And Line ReferenceSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationPART II SUPPORT COL C THE 2021 TAX YEAR WAS A SHORT INITIAL YEAR FOR THE PERIOD 9/20/21 - 12/31/21.ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

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DESCRIBED IN PART V$180,362
DESCRIBED IN PART V$33,818
DESCRIBED IN PART V$11,273
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Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp OwnershipfalseForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest CofalsePassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign PartnershipfalseForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationGRANTS ARE ONLY MADE CURRENTLY TO AN AFFILITED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED OUTSIDE THE U.S. GRANTS ARE IN WRITING AND ALL EXPENDITURES ARE APPROVED PRIOR TO FUNDING. MONTHLY BUDGETS ARE SUBMITTED AND EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY REPORTS ARE FILED BY THE GRANTEE ORGANIZATION. PRESIDENT TRAVELS REGULARLY ONSITE TO REVIEW OPERATIONS. THE AFFILIATED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES TWO INDIVIDUALS ON ITS' BOARD WHICH ARE ALSO ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PART II, COLUMN (C): REGION: SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA PART II, COLUMN (D): (1) PURPOSE OF GRANT: PARTICIPANT TRAINING AND CORPORATE INCLUSIVITY (2) PURPOSE OF GRANT: UPILI MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (3) PURPOSE OF GRANT: NIKKOWORKX DEVELOPMENTExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE NEXT STEP FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ADDRESS THE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ENABLE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, ALONG WITH WOMEN AND YOUNG ADULTS, TO ACQUIRE THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO COMPETE IN THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, AND TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH OUR PROPRIETORY RAATT METHOD OF DELIVERING TRAINING. THE RAATT METHOD, WHICH STANDS FOR RECRUIT, ASSESS, ACCOMODATE, TRAIN, AND TRANSITION, ADDRESSES THE ENTIRE LIFE CYCLE OF OUR BENEFICIARY'S PROGRESS TOWARD EMPLOYMENT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2C. SCOTT HARRISON SARAH HARRISON HUSBAND AND WIFE CHRISTOPHER HARRISON C SCOTT AND SARAH HARRISON SON
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND A COPY IS SUPPLIED TO THE COMPLETE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CPROCESS OF MONITORING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: 1. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE: DEVELOP A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE THAT BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THIS QUESTIONNAIRE WILL ASK INDIVIDUALS TO IDENTIFY ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. 2. TRANSPARENT REPORTING: REQUIRE ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN WRITING. ENSURE THAT THESE DISCLOSURES ARE KEPT ON FILE AND REGULARLY UPDATED. 3. INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL: SEEK ADVICE FROM INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL TO ASSESS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. 4. TRAINING AND EDUCATION: PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO BOARD MEMBERS AND STAF ON IDENTIFYING, MANAGING, AND DISCLOSING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ENSURE THAT EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. 5. ONGOING MONITORING: CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR AND ASSESS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. KEEP THE POLICY AND DISCLOSURE PROCESS ON THE AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19COPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MAY BE REQUESTED IN WRITING FROM THE ORGANIZATION AT THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESS.

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