Program areas at Giant Steps
Operation of a therapeutic day school for students with Autism and related developmental disabilities to enhance academic, language, sensory, motor, and social skills of it students with a goal of enabling them to maximize their individual potential and lead productive and independent lives. The school year consists of two semesters and a summer program. There were approximately 160 students enrolled at the end of the school year.
Canopy - Adult services for clients over 21 year old. This service is funded through private pay or private insurance.
Ancillary programs consist of A Rec Center for recreational activities after regular school hours, on holidays, and during vacations. B Therapy program for additional therapeutic services offered after regular school hours, which are open to both Giant Steps and Non Giant Steps clients. C Autism Training Center which provides development for educators, first responders, and other professionals. All of these services are funded through private pay or private insurance.
Who funds Giant Steps
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Giant Steps
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Sylvia Smith | Executive Director | $128,965 | 2023-06-19 |
| Sam Cannata | Finance Operations Director | $97,576 | 2023-06-19 |
| Gustavo Estrada | Technology Director | | 2023-06-19 |
| Lisa Ewers | Major Gifts Director | | 2020-09-29 |
| Terry Williams | Director of Development | | 2023-06-19 |
| ...and 14 more key personnel |
Financials for Giant Steps
| Revenues | FYE 08/2022 | FYE 08/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $794,968 | $2,435,105 | -67.4% |
| Program services | $11,481,151 | $11,785,875 | -2.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,378 | $1,503 | -8.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-1,021 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $242,421 | $71,546 | 238.8% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $5,110 | $6,889 | -25.8% |
| Total revenues | $12,524,007 | $14,300,918 | -12.4% |
Organizations like Giant Steps
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The School For Children With Hidden Intelligence (SCHI) | 501(c)(3) | Lakewood, NJ | $34,003,569 |
| The Summit Center | 501(c)(3) | Getzville, NY | $28,256,004 |
| Central Wisconsin Christian Schools | 501(c)(3) | Waupun, WI | $5,701,279 |
| Woodfords Family Services | 501(c)(3) | Westbrook, ME | $37,650,539 |
| Christian Academy of Louisville | 501(c)(3) | Louisville, KY | $28,033,644 |
| Grace Christian School of Cypress California (GCS) | 501(c)(3) | Cypress, CA | $5,216,087 |
| Mansfield Christian School (MCS) | 501(c)(3) | Mansfield, OH | $6,460,444 |
| Providence Classical School | 501(c)(3) | Spring, TX | $7,576,979 |
| Harrisburg Christian School (HCS) | 501(c)(3) | Harrisburg, PA | $8,309,628 |
| Saint Patrick Academy | 501(c)(3) | Portsmouth, NH | $7,594,736 |
Data update history
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 20, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Dunham Foundation Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 2500 Cabot Dr
- Lisle, IL 60532
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- DuPage County, IL
- Website URL
- mygiantsteps.org/Â
- Phone
- (630) 864-3800
- Facebook page
- mygiantstepsÂ
- Twitter profile
- @giantstepsilÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-4111286
- Fiscal year end
- August
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1997
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B20: Elementary, Secondary Education
- NAICS code, primary
- 624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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