TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVITY AND EQUAL ACCESSIBILITY IN THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND VOCATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS WE PROVIDE VIA AN ATMOSPHERE OF ACADEMIC DIGNITY, INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE AND COLLEGE-BASED LEARNING FOR ALL.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Maryland.
- Base
- $159k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COO Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $159k | $8k | — | $27k | $198k $211k |
Director of Finance 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $123k $130k |
CEO Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $108k $114k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at STEPS PROGRAM INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Climbed 17%
over 2 years
From $170k in 2022 to $198k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Operating Officer pay rose 17% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 29%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 3% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about STEPS PROGRAM INC
What does the Chief Operating Officer of STEPS PROGRAM INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of STEPS PROGRAM INC received $198,488 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Education organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at STEPS PROGRAM INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at STEPS PROGRAM INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at STEPS PROGRAM INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are STEPS PROGRAM INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, STEPS PROGRAM INC reported $3.8M in total revenue and $3.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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