2013-02-07T16:13:28-08:00 2012-06-30 ARKIN AND COMPANY 2200 RESEARCH BLVD STE 540 ROCKVILLE MD 208503289 990 2011-07-01 521281647 Stepping Stones Shelter Inc STEP 3012510567 PO Box 712 Rockville MD 20848 William Buskirk 2013-02-01 true Terrance P Leary 3013401550 2011 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z 861998 false false X www.steppingstonesshelter.org X 1980 MD STEPPING STONES SHELTER PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES TO HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN ORDER TO MOVE THEM FROM CRISIS TO A STABLE HOME ENVIRONMENT. BY OFFERING FOOD, SHELTER, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF DIGNITY AND RESPECT, STEPPING STONES SHELTER PROVIDES HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY. 13 13 19 300 0 627941 652600 12477 4050 428 20339 33602 23915 674448 700904 0 0 342452 376375 0 49249 264332 291372 606784 667747 67664 33157 688603 709511 458955 446706 229648 262805 STEPPING STONES SHELTER PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES TO HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN ORDER TO MOVE THEM FROM CRISIS TO A STABLE HOME ENVIRONMENT. BY OFFERING FOOD, SHELTER, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF DIGNITY AND RESPECT, STEPPING STONES SHELTER PROVIDES HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY. false false 557564 4050 HOUSING PROGRAM: PROVIDES EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER FOR FAMILIES IN NEED; PROVIDES POST-SHELTER SUPPORT FOR FORMERLY HOMELESS FAMILIES; AND PROVIDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR ADULTS WITH DOCUMENTED DISABILITIES. 557564 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 19 true false false false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true true true true false false false false MD X X The Corporation 3012510567 1070 Copperstone Court Rockville MD 20852 Ellen Kearon 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Whipp 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Rose 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andy Navarrette 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Neal 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kate Dawson 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carolyn Cullen 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alan Hepler 1.00 X 0 0 0 Peter Deoudes 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Marilyn Masset-Ball 1.00 X 0 0 0 Murvell Delpino 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Vijender Bozza 1.00 X 0 0 0 William Buskirk 2.00 X 0 0 0 Denise S Fredericks 40.00 X 58600 0 0 58600 0 false false false 0 7971 39010 410425 195194 652600 Program Service Fees 531110 4050 4050 4050 393 393 0 0 0 168850 148904 19946 19946 19946 36105 22848 12190 23915 23915 0 0 0 700904 23996 24308 0 0 0 0 67309 40385 13462 13462 264146 244285 -242 20103 0 0 11906 9344 1514 1048 33014 26472 3438 3104 0 0 41778 15880 24972 926 0 0 0 7942 3251 4691 2519 270 2195 54 0 68 68 0 67599 65500 1103 996 0 0 0 0 0 45453 36447 4733 4273 18869 15130 1965 1774 telephone 3516 3270 246 Supplies 5419 4914 189 316 Utilities 18960 15204 1974 1782 Client Assistance Operations 71690 71446 244 7559 5698 694 1167 667747 557564 60934 49249 297116 439622 0 0 43276 76907 0 0 0 0 1260 0 831875 638893 346951 192982 0 0 0 0 0 688603 709511 46358 34109 412597 412597 458955 446706 X 220510 225535 9138 37270 229648 262805 688603 709511 33157 X false true true X false false X 499931 479394 615146 605094 629753 2829318 0 0 499931 479394 615146 605094 629753 2829318 0 2829318 11939 -9973 18100 428 393 20887 0 59533 40667 29897 33602 23915 187614 3037819 0.93140 0.92300 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 16744 16744 755235 622573 132662 59896 16320 43576 192982 700904 667747 33157 33157 700904 700904 700904 667747 667747 667747 Part X Part X : FIN48 Footnote In general, when tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying balance sheets, along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination. The Shelter has determined that no such liabilities were required at June 30, 2012. Part IV, Line 1b Part IV, Line 1b: Why is organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contrib In an effort to educate clients how to become more fiscally responsible, the organization has engaged in withholding funds from qualifying residents to pay their credit card debt down. The organization has consulted with an attorney regarding this type of transactions.The organization acts as an agent for the client/resident but does not maintain an escrow or act as custodian in this capacity. X false Dinner & Entertainment (1) - Hat Party 36105 36105 1619 3300 4764 Sports Event - 5k Run 22848 22848 2507 58953 22848 36105 1619 3300 7271 12190 23915 See Schedule O false Schedule L, Part IV - The organization leases real estate from an entity in which a director on the board has a direct ownership interest. The transaction, individually and in aggregate, do not exceed the reporting threshold described in the instructions for Schedule L. Form 990, Part V, Lines 7g and 7h - Stepping Stones Shelter did not receive any contributions in the form of qualified intellectual property, nor did it receive contributions of cars, boats, airplanes, or any other vehicle. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Organization's Form 990 and Form 1023 are available by request. The Form 990 is also available on other websites such as www.guidestar.org. In addition, the Form 990 is on file with the State of Maryland Charities Division of the Secretary of State where a copy can also be obtained. Stepping Stones Shelter makes its conflict of interest policy, financial statements and other governing documents available on an as needed basis, subject to the discretion of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Each year board members are required to complete a detailed questionnaire designed to help them determine whether they have a conflict of interest. A committee of the board reviews the completed questionnaires, along with the conflict of interest policy, together annually. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process Before it is filed, a Draft copy of Form 990 is sent to each member of the board. The 990 is then reviewed by the Finance Committee, which consists of the Treasurer of the organization who is a Certified Public Account along with elected members from the board. Upon unanimous approval of the draft 990 by individuals noted above, and after addressing any concerns and/or other input from the full board, Form 990 is filed with the I.R.S.