Education
(B28Z)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
GIANT STEPS OF ST LOUIS INC
Financial strength (30%)
81/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
78/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
36
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement
At Giant Steps, our mission is to empower children with autism spectrum disorders by providing a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters academic growth, social development, and vocational skills. We are dedicated to inspiring each student to achieve their full potential, celebrating their unique strengths, and preparing them for success in life. Through personalized programs and compassionate guidance, we strive to create a community that values diversity and promotes inclusion.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$1.5M
Total Revenue
$1.4M
Total Expenses
$955K
Net Assets
0
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
93.7%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
8.32x
Liability-to-Asset
4.5%
Revenue Diversification
94.9%
Executive Compensation
$64K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 5,421 similar organizations
(United States, Education, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
93.7% | 84.2% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
5.6% | 12.9% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
0.7% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
8.3 mo | 9.0 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
4.5% | 21.7% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
94.9% | 89.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
10.1% | 3.0% |
P10P90
|
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
36 / 1000
Financial
82
Reliability
38
Effectiveness
40
Impact
Financial Strength (30%)
0
Reliability & Transparency (20%)
82
Program Effectiveness (25%)
38
Impact & Outcomes (25%)
40
300 served annually
$40K per beneficiary
1 programs
IRS Verified Form 990 on File 90% Data Complete
Impact
1 program| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 300 | $40,000.00 | — | Lifetime |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.5M | $1.4M | $955K | 93.7% | 0 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $1.4M | $589K | 93.8% | 46 |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $1.3M | $695K | 94.3% | 47 |
| 2021 | $1.4M | $1.2M | N/A | — | 43 |
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