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ONE SMALL STEP INC
GILBERT, AZ · EIN 262024218 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.onesmallstepaz.org
revenue
$882K
expenses
$671K
net assets
$1.1M
employees
5
volunteers
68
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

OUR VISION: NO PERSON IN OUR SERVICE AREA LACKS THE CLOTHING NEEDED TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT, MAINTAIN A HEALTHY & HYGIENIC LIFE & BE SOCIALLY ACCEPTED. WE PROVIDE CLOTHING & LINENS TO PEOPLE IN NEED AND BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, CHARACTERIZED BY CHRISTIAN LOVE, TRUST & RESPECT.

profile · synthesized from sources

One Small Step Inc. operates as an emergency clothing bank providing free clothing and support services to individuals and families living in poverty in Gilbert, Arizona. The organization aims to remove barriers to a dignified life by offering quality clothing, hygiene services, and life skills classes.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $201K
    IN AN EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT ALL DONATIONS RECEIVED CAN BE USED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED, ANY DONATIONS NOT ABLE TO BE DONATED THROUGH CLOTHES CABIN OR SOLD IN THE FRIENDS RESALE BOUTIQUE ARE DONATED TO OTHER SIMILARLY FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN OTHER COUNTRIES.
  2. #2 $8K
    HOMELESS CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH FREE LAUNDRY, SHOWERS, LOCKER AND MAILBOXES TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, HYGIENE, AND SELF-ESTEEM.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Back to Work Program
Provides uniform clothing required for employment to clients seeking jobs.
Clothes Cabin
Provides free clothing, shoes, and hygiene kits to individuals and families in need.
Homeless Assistance Program
Offers laundry, showers, lockers, and mail services for unsheltered individuals.
Life Skills Classes
Offers free classes focused on life skills to help clients improve their quality of life.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 6 activities
    • Friends Resale Boutique Operation
      Operates Friends Resale Boutique, which sells both resale and new items to the public, including household goods, accessories, and art. Volunteers price, prepare, display, and sell items, with all proceeds benefiting the organization's mission.
    • Friends Resale Boutique Operation
      Operates Friends Resale Boutique, which sells both resale and new items to the public, with all proceeds benefiting Clothes Cabin's mission. Volunteers price, prepare, display, and sell items.
    • Friends Resale Boutique Operation
      Operates Friends Resale Boutique, which sells both resale and new items to the public, with all proceeds benefiting Clothes Cabin's mission. Volunteers price, prepare, display, and sell items.
    • Friends Resale Boutique operations
      Operates Friends Resale Boutique, a public-facing retail space selling donated and new items including clothing, accessories, household goods, and artwork. All proceeds support Clothes Cabin, and volunteers handle pricing, display, and sales.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Utilizes approximately 50 regular volunteers who contribute about 900 hours per month to operate Clothes Cabin and Friends Boutique, including packing orders for the PINCH program.
    • Volunteer Management
      Utilizes approximately 50 regular volunteers who contribute about 900 hours per month to operate Clothes Cabin and Friends Boutique, including packing orders for the PINCH program.
  • Youth and Individual Footwear Distribution 5 activities
    • Emergency clothing and basic needs distribution
      Provides free clothing, shoes, hygiene items, linens, blankets, and seasonal supplies to individuals and families experiencing poverty through its Clothes Cabin program. Operates as an emergency clothing bank with structured client service hours and processes donated goods for distribution.
    • PINCH program for remote client support
      Operates the PINCH (Providing Immediate Need Clothing Help) program, allowing service providers to request essential items on behalf of clients who cannot visit in person. Volunteers pack orders that include clothing, hygiene goods, linens, and job- or school-related supplies.
    • Provision of Clothing and Basic Linens
      Provides quality clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and basic linens to individuals and families experiencing poverty, including children and adults. This includes distributing items through an emergency clothing bank, a program for service providers (PINCH), and a "Back to Work" program for job seekers.
    • Provision of Clothing and Basic Linens
      Provides quality clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and basic linens to individuals and families experiencing poverty, including children and adults. This includes an emergency clothing bank and a program (PINCH) for local service providers to request items for clients.
    • Provision of Clothing and Basic Linens
      Provides quality clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and basic linens to individuals and families experiencing poverty, including children and adults. This includes an emergency clothing bank and distribution through the PINCH program for clients unable to visit in person.
  • Job Readiness Training 4 activities
    • Back to Work program for employment readiness
      Supports individuals starting new jobs by providing new work boots and uniform clothing through the Back to Work program, helping clients transition into employment with dignity and preparedness.
    • Employment Support Services
      Provides support services to clients seeking or who have recently obtained employment, including a "Back to Work" program that supplies new work boots and uniform clothing for new job opportunities.
    • Employment Support Services
      Provides support services to clients who are seeking or have recently obtained employment, including uniform clothing through its Back to Work program and job training through community education programs.
    • Employment Support Services
      Provides support services to clients seeking or who have recently obtained employment, including uniform clothing and new work boots through its "Back to Work" program for individuals starting new jobs.
  • Parenting Education and Skill-Building Programs 4 activities
    • Community Education Programs
      Offers parenting classes and job training through community education programs, including free life skills classes.
    • Community Education Programs
      Offers parenting classes and job training through community education programs, including free life skills classes in a dedicated classroom.
    • Community Education Programs
      Offers parenting classes and job training through community education programs, utilizing a classroom facility in its building.
    • Community education and life skills programming
      Offers free life skills classes, including parenting education and job training, using classroom space in the facility established during the 2019 expansion.
  • Mobile and Fixed Hygiene Services for Homeless Individuals 4 activities
    • Homeless Assistance Program
      Offers laundry, showers, lockers, and mailboxes to individuals experiencing homelessness. This service is provided at Clothes Cabin during client service hours and includes free laundry and shower facilities.
    • Homeless Assistance Program
      Offers laundry, showers, lockers, and mailboxes to individuals experiencing homelessness. This includes free laundry and shower facilities at Clothes Cabin during client service hours.
    • Homeless Assistance Program
      Offers laundry, showers, lockers, and mailboxes to individuals experiencing homelessness. This service includes free laundry and shower facilities at Clothes Cabin during client service hours.
    • Homeless Assistance Program with hygiene and storage services
      Offers showers, free laundry facilities, lockers, and mailboxes to individuals experiencing homelessness during client service hours. Expanded in 2011 to include laundry and in 2019 added shower facilities and classrooms for life skills training.
  • Residential Facility Expansion & Renovation 1 activity
    • Mobile outreach and facility expansion campaigns
      Conducts capital campaigns to expand service capacity, including the "Hope Grows Here" campaign that enabled relocation to a larger facility in 2019 and the "Threads on Treads" campaign to fund a mobile outreach van.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$882K
Contributions & grants$874K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$130%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$671K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$77K
Grants paid out$527K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.12M
Cash$209K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.12M
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +56.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AMANDA NOSBISCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 25 $43K
board members · 8
  • BARBARA SMITH — Director
  • CARYN SHOEMAKER — Director
  • CORY STOUGHTON — Director
  • DEE CAMPBELL — President
  • LARRY L LANGER — Treasurer
  • LESLIE RUIZ — Secretary
  • M KAY PRATT — Director
  • STUART DOUGHTERY — Vice President
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • 1st Bank Partner — Charles Sims, Treasurer of the Board, is a banking officer for 1st Bank, Gilbert AZ.
  • Aramark Corporation Partner — Corey Stoughton, President of the Board, is a Vice President of Growth for Aramark Corporation.
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Qualifies for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, allowing taxpayers to redirect state income taxes to the organization.
  • Arizona Dept. of Revenue Government — Provides information on the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, for which One Small Step, Inc. is a qualified organization.
  • Chandler Regional Medical Center Partner — Darren Lewis, a Member at Large, is the Facility Director at Chandler Regional Medical Center.
  • Clothes Cabin Partner — All proceeds from the Friends Resale Boutique benefit Clothes Cabin.
  • Friends Resale Boutique Partner — Operates a resale boutique that sells donated non-clothing items to generate earned revenue.
  • Givebutter Partner — Platform used for event registration and fundraising for the kickball tournament.
  • Indeed Partner — Partner platform for job postings including Operations Manager role
  • Kyrene School District Partner — Executive Director Amanda Nosbisch previously served as Program Manager at the Kyrene School District.
  • Maricopa Community Colleges Partner — Mum Martens, Vice President of the Board, is the Associate Chief Human Resource Officer for Maricopa Community Colleges.
  • Open Arms Care Center Partner — Operations Manager Tiffany Pittman has volunteered with Open Arms Care Center in Gilbert since 2016.
  • Realty One Arizona Partner — Michelle Lohman, a Member at Large, is a realtor with Realty One Arizona.
  • Realty One Group Partner — Cindy Nelson, a Member at Large, is a realtor with Realty One Group, Gilbert.
  • Valleywise Health Partner — Deb Sunman, a Member at Large, is a Human Resources executive with Valleywise Health.