2025-08-14T18:06:09-05:00 2024-09-30 133628255 CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY LLP ONE BATTERY PARK PLAZA 7TH FL NEW YORK NY 10004 990 2023-10-01 200666923 FOOTSTEPS INC FOOT 2122530890 114 JOHN STREET 930 NEW YORK NY 10272 ELANA SANTO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2122530890 2025-08-14 1 0 ALEXANDER LAZZARUOLO P01775353 2126617777 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ELANA SANTO 114 JOHN STREET 930 NEW YORK NY 10272 3705172 0 X WWW.FOOTSTEPSORG.ORG X 2003 NY SUPPORT THOSE WHO HAVE LEFT, OR ARE CONTEMPLATING LEAVING, INSULAR ULTRA-ORTHODOX JEWISH COMMUNITIES 15 15 32 150 0 0 6094039 3586631 0 6777 40560 79062 -152833 698 5981766 3673168 739810 669688 0 0 2806091 3126680 0 0 497868 1355753 1190503 4901654 4986871 1080112 -1313703 4570879 3147260 574810 285736 3996069 2861524 X FOOTSTEPS, INC. SUPPORTS AND AFFIRMS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE LEFT, OR ARE CONTEMPLATING LEAVING, INSULAR ULTRA-ORTHODOX JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN THEIR QUEST TO LEAD SELF-DETERMINED LIVES. 0 0 1417558 659960 ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT SUPPORTS MEMBERS' ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EDUCATION, CAREER AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS. EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, CRISIS SUPPORTS, TUTORING AND MENTORING ARE ALSO OFFERED. 1073460 FAMILY SUPPORTS ARE GEARED TOWARDS PARENTS FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT TO A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CHILDREN AS THEY LEAVE ULTRA-ORTHODOXY. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT DROP-IN GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LAWYERS AND LEGAL GROUPS TO PROVIDE LEGAL CONSULTATION AND REPRESENTATION. 654374 IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS MEMBERS THROUGH PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, ACCULTURATION WORKSHOPS, AND REFERRALS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. 631730 9728 6777 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BUILDS THE STRENGTH OF OUR NETWORK TO ENSURE THAT MEMBERS HAVE FRIENDS AND ALLIES ALONG THEIR JOURNEY. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: SOCIAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND AWARENESS RAISING. 631730 9728 6777 3777122 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 36 0 1 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NY X X X JESSICA MARKOWITZ SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 2122530890 114 JOHN STREET 930 NEW YORK NY 10272 ANN KIRSCHNER LEFT 1024 SEC UNTIL 10/24;CO-CHAIR UNTIL 10/24 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMIE HOOPER BOARD CO-CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MARK LIPTON PHD BOARD CO-CHAIR AS OF 11/24 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CARRIE SHAPIRO TREASURER (THRU 3/25) 2.00 X X 0 0 0 YOSEPH HOROWITZ SECRETARY AS OF 11/24 2.00 X X 0 0 0 NICK BUNZL TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 SHELLEY FISCHEL TRUSTEE (LEFT BOARD 6/24) 2.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN HOROWITZ TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 BEN LINDER TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 ZALMAN NEWFIELD TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 PHIN REISZ TRUSTEE (LEFT BOARD 3/25) 2.00 X 0 0 0 ARI ROSENBERG TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 NITZA RUBIN TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 MERLE WOLDENBERG GONCHAR TRUSTEE (LEFT BOARD 3/25) 2.00 X 0 0 0 MINDI YEGER TRUSTEE 2.00 X 0 0 0 LANI SANTO CEO 40.00 X 194754 0 6128 JESSICA MARKOWITZ SR. DIR. OF FINANCE, DATA, AND ADMIN. 40.00 X 144304 0 18825 HODA EL MAHDY SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 40.00 X 142426 0 18588 481484 0 43541 3 0 1 0 0 3586631 3586631 FEE FOR SERVICE 900099 6777 6777 6777 53576 53576 57490 32004 25486 25486 25486 OTHER INCOME 900099 698 698 698 3673168 7475 0 79062 669688 669688 208343 154308 32456 21579 2281260 1684976 355703 240581 67129 54210 10147 2772 354296 286109 53555 14632 215652 155853 35448 24351 63020 63020 399850 238452 44468 116930 8150 6790 1360 95890 44888 21747 29255 79612 47182 21141 11289 268972 206760 37278 24934 34047 19199 8485 6363 28773 14556 11865 2352 7511 5431 1516 564 9291 2735 6250 306 DIR. MEMBER ASSISTANCE 195387 192775 2012 600 4986871 3777122 711881 497868 651486 372635 606629 601189 1726029 670303 39503 27423 309083 80245 236349 228838 980993 1148147 329890 98725 4570879 3147260 244920 187011 329890 98725 574810 285736 X 1086281 1045210 2909788 1816314 3996069 2861524 4570879 3147260 -1313703 179158 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 3206778 4485827 2470003 6094039 3586631 19843278 3206778 4485827 2470003 6094039 3586631 19843278 3614135 16229143 27148 21336 28977 40560 53576 171597 30167 162 698 31027 20045902 44258 0.80960 0.74260 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2909788 544625 1638099 1816314 1542780 3185000 1817992 2909788 2649655 121875 1228750 1542780 1486101 1606798 443244 2649655 2083738 728881 1326518 1486101 0.55056 0.44944 0 0 309083 80245 228838 228838 LEASE LIABILITY 98725 98725 3852326 179158 179158 3673168 0 3673168 4986871 0 4986871 0 4986871 PART V, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT THAT IS NOT TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION. IT IS TO BE INVESTED AND THE INCOME EARNED FROM THE INVESTMENT MUST BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND. 1 SCHOLARSHIPS 127 450885 MICROGRANTS 59 9728 CRISIS FUNDING 3 4100 LEGAL FUNDING 1 3000 CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS 12 9900 TECHNOLOGY FUND 19 9018 2468 TECHNOLOGY PURCHASED DIRECTLY BY FOOTSTEPS FOR MEMBERS FOOTSTEPS CAREER FUND 17 95725 VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 3 11363 HOUSING FUNDING 45 73501 PART I, LINE 2: FOOTSTEPS REQUIRE MEMBERS TO APPLY FOR ANY CASH ASSISTANCE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF A DEMONSTRATED NEED FOR SUCH ASSISTANCE. ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE AN APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. ALL REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED BY A STAFF MEMBER(S) OR A COMMITTEE. PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING: SCHOLARSHIP: MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY ANNUALLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY A COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS, AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS TO FOOTSTEPS FOR EACH SEMESTER THEY RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP AS PROOF OF SATISFACTORY PROGRESS TO MAINTAIN THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS. CRISIS FUNDING: FOOTSTEPS PROVIDES EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS WHO DEMONSTRATE A TEMPORARY FINANCIAL NEED. MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AND PROVIDE PROOF OF FINANCIAL NEED, SUCH AS BILLS, RECEIPTS, ETC., BEFORE RECEIVING ASSISTANCE. ASSISTANCE IS FOR BASIC LIVING NEEDS SUCH AS RENT, FOOD, UTILITY, AND MEDICAL BILLS. LEGAL FUND: FOOTSTEPS PROVIDES ELIGIBLE MEMBERS ASSISTANCE TOWARDS THEIR LEGAL CASES (CHILD CUSTODY) THROUGH ITS LEGAL FUND. MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY. PROOF OF EXPENSES FROM THE MEMBER'S ATTORNEYS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE ANY PAYMENT IS MADE. PAYMENTS ARE GENERALLY MADE DIRECTLY TO THE MEMBER'S ATTORNEY. MICROGRANTS: OUR GO FOR IT PROGRAM OFFERS SMALL AMOUNTS OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS TO PURSUE AN ACTIVITY TO ENRICH THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH, SUCH AS ART AND MUSIC CLASSES, LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE, ETC. WE ALSO PROVIDE SMALL GRANTS TO MEMBERS SO THEY MAY PURCHASE FOOD FOR OUR ONLINE SOCIAL GATHERINGS OR HOST HOLIDAY GATHERINGS FOR MEMBERS IN THEIR HOMES. RECEIPTS ARE REQUIRED BEFORE ANY REIMBURSEMENT IS MADE TO MEMBERS FOR THESE EXPENSES. CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS: FOOTSTEPS PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR A SMALL GRANT TO OFFSET THE COST OF SUMMER CAMP FOR THE MEMBER'S CHILD(REN). MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION DETAILING THEIR NEED FOR ASSISTANCE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PRIOR TO APPROVAL. PAYMENTS ARE GENERALLY MADE DIRECTLY TO THE CAMPS. TECHNOLOGY FUND: FOOTSTEPS PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS TO APPLY TO RECEIVE A LAPTOP TO ASSIST MEMBERS WITH THEIR EDUCATIONAL OR CAREER NEEDS. MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION DETAILING THEIR NEED FOR ASSISTANCE. LAPTOPS ARE GENERALLY PURCHASED BY THE ORGANIZATION ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBER. FOOTSTEPS CAREER FUND: THE FOOTSTEPS CAREER FELLOWSHIP (FCF IS A SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM THAT OFFERS UP TO 12 FELLOWS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE ULTRA-ORTHODOX WORLD, RECEIVE A CAREER MENTOR DURING THE FELLOWSHIP, AND PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A STIPEND OF UP TO THREE MONTHS TO ASSIST WITH LIVING AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LANI SANTO CEO 194754 0 0 0 0 0 6060 0 68 0 200882 0 0 0 JESSICA MARKOWITZ SR. DIR. OF FINANCE, DATA, AND ADMIN 144304 0 0 0 0 0 4633 0 14192 0 163129 0 0 0 HODA EL MAHDY SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 142426 0 0 0 0 0 4396 0 14192 0 161014 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE CEO, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO CIRCULATING IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ENSURE THAT IT CORRECTLY REFLECTS ALL ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990, IT WILL BE CIRCULATED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO WILL HAVE ONE WEEK TO COMMENT. ANY QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, OR CONCERNS FROM ANY BOARD MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO THE FORM 990 WILL BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION ISSUES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY BOTH BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B: NO OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE, ASIDE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RECEIVES COMPENSATION ABOVE THE DESIGNATED THRESHOLD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FOOTSTEPS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.