THE STEPS FOUNDATION PROVIDES FEMALE VETERANS, GOLD STAR SPOUSES, AND SOF SPOUSES WITH CURATED, TRAUMA-INFORMED RESOURCES AND SERVICES THAT FOSTER WELLNESS, CAREER TRANSITION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION DURING THEIR TRANSITION AWAY FROM MILITARY LIFE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Founder & Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $30k $32k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE STEPS FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for mental health & crisis intervention organizations is 9%.
Based on 5,568 mental health & crisis intervention organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE STEPS FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE STEPS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE STEPS FOUNDATION received $30,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in California, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE STEPS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE STEPS FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE STEPS FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for mental health & crisis intervention organizations is 9%.
What are THE STEPS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE STEPS FOUNDATION reported $584k in total revenue and $533k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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