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EIN 33-0839349

Best Step Forward

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
City
Calipatria
State
California
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
Description
Best Step Forward fosters and encourages faith in American principles by providing a common meeting ground for police, citizens and youth of Calipatria through sports, educational, and recreational activities. The organization hosts various sports and cultural events throughout the Imperial Valley to help children and provides an inclusive, neurodiverse environment that allows continued work with differently-abled children.
Also known as...
Calipatria Pal
Total revenues
$502,408
2023
Total expenses
$414,271
2023
Total assets
$168,096
2023
Num. employees
29
2023

Program areas at Best Step Forward

The organization hosted various sports and cultureal events throughout the imperial valley to help children. The organization set out to provide an inclusive, neurodiverse, environment that allows continued work with children that are differently abled.

Who funds Best Step Forward

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial CountiesTo Supports Artists and Cultural Practitioners Working in Service of the Health and Well-Being of Communities in San Diego and Imperial Counties$142,261
Foundation for Developmental DisabilitiesProvide Sports Recreation Opportunities for People With Idds$10,000
Howard P Meyer FoundationCharity$5,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Best Step Forward

NameTitleCompensation
Jacqueline B RiddellPresident$0

Financials for Best Step Forward

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$395,610
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$11
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$57,951
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$2,745
Net income from gaming activities$23,685
Net income from sales of inventory$22,406
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$502,408

Form 990s for Best Step Forward

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-16990View PDF
2022-122023-11-11990EZView PDF
2021-122022-08-05990EZView PDF
2020-122021-08-26990EZView PDF

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Data update history
January 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $142,261 from Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from Enterprise Holdings Foundation
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1804
Calipatria, CA 92233
Metro area
El Centro, CA
County
Imperial County, CA
Phone
(442) 322-9419
IRS details
EIN
33-0839349
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0272469
FTB Entity ID
2074124
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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