Better Business Bureau Report for
Next Step, Inc.

Better Business Bureau Report issued February 2010
Better Business Bureau Report expires February 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Next Step, Inc.
Address: 105 Big Indian Road NE
  Corydon, IN 47112
Phone: 812-267-2273
Web Address:
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1986, Indiana
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The primary purpose of Next Step, Inc. is to provide a facility for substance abuse recovery programs.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Next Step, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

Next Step, Inc. provides a facility that houses recovery programs including but not limited to 12-step programs which promote abstinence, continued sobriety, and the rehabilitation of persons and or family members who are alcoholic, have other addictions or are affected by alcoholism or other addictions. The agency provides a a safe enviroment for recovery by keeping the facility open from 8 am to 10 pm daily, Monday through Friday, for fellowship and support. The agency also offers a free, nutritious meal (free-will offering accepted) on a daily basis to anyone in need of this service.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, Next Step, Inc.'s program expenses were:

  
Program services 25,219
Total Program Expenses: $25,219
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Larry Bauer, Board Chair
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Larry Bauer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Building Contractor

Board Size: 11

Paid Staff Size:

The agency reports that it has no paid staff and operates with a volunteer board of directors.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Methods of fund raising incluce print advertisements, grant proposals, planned giving arrangements, and memberships.

Ind addition, Next Step is a Metro United Way member agency.
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Next Step's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Ending net assets as reported below are unrestricted net assets.

Total assets as reported below include $62,567 invested in land, buildings, and equipment.

Source of Funds  
Contributions and grants 36,795
Miscellaneous 2,158
Special event revenue 1,996
Investment income 2
Total Income $40,951


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 84%    Administrative: 16% 

Total income   $40,951
  Program expenses $25,219
  Fund raising expenses 0
  Administrative expenses 4,984
 
Total expenses   $30,203
Income in Excess of Expenses   10,748
Beginning net assets   67,855
Ending net assets   78,603
Total liabilities   0
Total assets   $78,603


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