EIN 27-4907397

Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
114
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
To end homelessness by providing people experiencing homelessness with a permanent, safe home, and access to education, employment and other services as needed. Our innovative, collaborative and data-driven approach will end homelessness in our region.
Total revenues
$38,108,824
2023
Total expenses
$26,169,820
2023
Total assets
$27,900,600
2023
Num. employees
114
2023

Program areas at SSF

Facilitate Access to Shelter, Housing & Services1. Implemented a Coordinated Access SystemIn late 2022, the Coordinated Access System (CAS) was launched through a partnership among Sacramento Steps Forward, 2-1-1, the City of Sacramento, and Sacramnto County. This initiative aimed to create a streamlined and accessible support system for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The CAS has been instrumental in connecting service providers and partners, fostering efficiency and a person-centered approach. Aside from facilitating quick access to emergency services, the initiative also prioritized preventing homelessness proactively. In its inaugural year (ending in December 2023), the prevention program assisted 805 households in obtaining or retaining housing, with an average investment of $3,114 per household. Remarkably, 85% of these households remained housed after one year, showcasing the effectiveness of the prevention efforts.2. Supported a Youth Homelessness Demonstration ProjectIn late 2022, the Sacramento Continuum of Care (CoC) was chosen to participate in HUDs Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP). This initiative brought a $6,509,295 award to the Sacramento region, providing crucial funding and technical assistance to craft and execute a unified community strategy to prevent and end youth homelessness. Central to the success of the YHDP is the active engagement and leadership of youth throughout the planning and implementation phases of the program. Under this initiative, a Coordinated Community Plan was developed, and funds have supported many housing programs including rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and host homes.
Lead Community-wide Planning & Engagement 1. Launched the Local Homeless Action PlanThe Sacramento Local Homeless Action Plan (LHAP) was launched in early 2022 in response to the states third round of funding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP-3). Sacramento Steps Forward spearheaded this initiative in collaboration with the Sacramento City and County Continuum of Care, Sacramento County, City of Sacramento, and Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency. The plan fostered a unified, cross-jurisdictional approach to tackling homelessness throughout Sacramento County. Together, we convened a diverse group of community leaders and stakeholders representing various interests to develop an actionable, relatable plan that serves as a roadmap for future funding and initiatives. Updating the Plan to incorporate a more comprehensive regional approach began in late 2023, resulting in the All In Sacramento Regionally Coordinated Framework and Action Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness which will launch in 2024. 2. Hosted First All In Sacramento ConferenceBuilding upon the collaborative efforts outlined in the Local Homeless Action Plan, a regional conference was convened in April 2023 to host an All In rally, uniting the Sacramento community to collectively address homelessness. Community leaders, service providers, volunteers, and advocates gathered to engage, network, and strengthen bonds. Through a series of presentations, we conveyed the plans overarching goals, shared specific elements within the upcoming activities, and set the stage for communications throughout the rest of the year. The conference was both a celebration of existing efforts and a catalyst for launching a new era of collaboration.3. Supported the Continuum of Care InfrastructureIn serving as the Continuum of Care (CoC) agency for Sacramento, we coordinate and support all aspects of this Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) responsibility. Launched in 2012, the CoC Program is designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness and provide the services needed to help such individuals move into transitional and permanent housing, with the goal of long-term stability. Sacramento Steps Forward provides the infrastructure to carry out these mandates by supporting the 30+ member board of directors, ten committees, various in person and virtual meetings, and robust communications. Addtionally, in this role, we serve as the Collaborative Funding Applicant for federal and state funds, lead agency for the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and operator of the Coordinated Access System. In 2021, the Sacramento CoC Board held its inaugural annual meeting, a live virtual event that included many community members and featured breakout working sessions. We convened virtually the following year, but 2023 enabled a hybrid, half-day event, bringing together more than 100 people for learning, collaborating, and networking both in-person and virtually. During these forums, we heard from people with lived experience of homelessness, those on the front lines of response as service providers, and those leading regional-level planning. We discussed progress and how to better coordinate efforts and share knowledge. These gatherings have served as essential opportunities to strengthen our collective resolve and capacity to create positive change.
Increase Capacity & Knowledge1. Facilitated the Sacramento Homeless Policy Council Launched in 2021, the Sacramento Homeless Policy Council (SHPC) was established to foster regional collaboration among leaders to combat homelessness. The SHPC brings together elected officials from across Sacramento County and representatives from Sacramentos Continuum of Care community. Sacramento Steps Forward facilitates quarterly meetings of the group to foster discussion and partnership on strategic and practical responses to homelessness in our region. The SHPC serves to accelerate knowledge sharing and best practices and to provide a forum for the public to observe the efforts and impacts of providers and partners involved in the homelessness response system.2. Implemented Provider and Partner TrainingsIncreasing the capacity of homelessness service providers within Sacramentos Continuum of Care (CoC) network is a primary objective of our work. In addition to ensuring that our frontline organizations receive training to keep them current and compliant, we also address relevant issues within the community including response to natural disasters and public health emergencies. Trainings focus on program best practices in housing or homelessness-related, policy developments, adjacent issues such as behavioral health or domestic violence, and mainstream resources to, for instance, ensure quality client service. Housing Problem Solving trainings exemplify our commitment to continuous quality improvement. We refine each training session based on feedback from the previous one. These quarterly sessions also empower Partners with Lived Expertise to teach providers effective ways to converse with clients, enhancing the overall impact of our work.3. Guided the Housing Families First CollaborativeThe Housing Families First Collaborative is a strategic initiative funded by the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund and the California Interagency Council on Homelessness to address family homelessness in the region. This collaborative effort, guided by the proven Built for Zero model, focuses on identifying, assisting, and monitoring families facing homelessness by implementing systems-level changes, enhancing service and housing access, and prioritizing racial equity. In partnership with the Black Child Legacy Campaign and as part of a county-wide initiative to prevent child deaths, the collaborative is enhancing targeted services and support for the Black and African American community. The collaborative also brings together experts in various relevant fields, including individuals with lived expertise of homelessness, to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive approach to tackling family homelessness.4. Partnered on a Homeless & Health Systems PilotCollaboration with health systems is essential for an effective homelessness response system. In 2020, Sacramento Steps Forward entered into a partnership with the four regional systems in the county: UC Davis, CommonSpirit Health (formerly Dignity Health), Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health. A pilot program titled Healthcare and Homelessness, supported by the national group Community Solutions, provided the opportunity for us to explore common interests and innovative solutions. A primary goal was to develop collaborative cross-sector relationships that would contribute to reductions in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Sacramento County. Collectively, we gained a greater understanding of the challenges and opportunities the community faces in housing persons and families and helped develop shared strategies to address these challenges. Three programs evolved from the pilot, including a CalAIM and Community Supports program to provide resources for recuperative care, housing navigation, and tenant support, an emergency department navigator program, and the development of a private funders collaborative.

Grants made by SSF

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley and Northern NevadaHomeless Services$3,552,651
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California (LSS)Homeless Services$3,368,280
Volunteers of America - VOA Northern Ca and Northern NVHomeless Services$3,048,052
...and 5 more grants made

Who funds Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dignity HealthCommunity Health$151,520
Kaiser PermanenteStrengthen Homeless Systems of Care, Greater Sacra$150,000
Community Solutions InternationalCatalytic Grant for A System-Infrastructure Building$106,375

Personnel at SSF

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa BatesChief Executive Officer$203,500
Michael ColtonChief Financial Officer$127,416
Peter BellChief Planning and Strategy Officer$106,875
Trent SimmonsChief Program Officer$121,760
Greer McVayPolicy and Communications Director
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for SSF

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$37,576,604
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$532,220
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$38,108,824

Form 990s for SSF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 18, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Kaiser Permanente
January 5, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $151,520 from Dignity Health
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHuman service organizationsHousing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHomelessness
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2150 River Plaza Dr 385
Sacramento, CA 95833
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Sacramento County, CA
Website URL
sacramentostepsforward.org/ 
Phone
(916) 577-9770
Facebook page
SacramentoStepsForward 
Twitter profile
@sacstepsforward 
IRS details
EIN
27-4907397
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P85: Homeless Persons Centers and Services
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
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
CT0173503
FTB Entity ID
3356574
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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