The Next Step Booster Club Inc

EVANSVILLE, IN EIN: 93-4115071

The Next Step Booster Club Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in EVANSVILLE, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $142K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$41K

+1466.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$142K

Grant Count

17

Avg Grant Size

$8K

About The Next Step Booster Club Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Next Step Booster Club Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in EVANSVILLE, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $142K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

EvansvilleFort BranchJasperMount VernonSaint LouisWest Lafayette

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$149K$199K20232024
Metric20242023
Total Assets$40,573$2,590
Revenue$180,994$2,590
Expenses$143,011
Qualifying Distributions$141,788
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$35K$71K$106K$142K0 grants202317 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Next Step Dance Studio$36KGlamour and Gowns LLC$27KMerkley and Sons Packing…$25KProfitable Solutions Fun…$24KPBR Rodeo$11KSt Louis Cardinals$7KTriState Trophies$3KWalthers Golf and Fun$3K3 Chicks Fudgery$2KAlicia Lupfer$1K

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

17<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Next Step Dance Studio ($35,638), Glamour and Gowns LLC ($27,209), Merkley and Sons Packing Co Inc ($24,533).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Walthers Golf and Fun Evansville, INPayment to organization to purchase tickets that were sold as part of fundraiser for Booster Club to raise monies to fund tuition expenses of students wishing to participate in dance classes and programs who otherwise may not be able to afford such classes and programs.$2,600
Merkley and Sons Packing Co Inc Jasper, INPayment to organization to purchase meat products that were sold as part of fundraiser for Booster Club to raise monies to fund tuition expenses of students wishing to participate in dance classes and programs who otherwise may not be able to afford such classes and programs.$24,533
Glamour and Gowns LLC Evansville, INPayment to organization to purchase stamps that were sold as part of fundraiser for Booster Club to raise monies to fund tuition expenses of students wishing to participate in dance classes and programs who otherwise may not be able to afford such classes and programs.$27,209
St Louis Cardinals Saint Louis, MOPayment to organization to purchase tickets that were sold as part of fundraiser for Booster Club to raise monies to fund tuition expenses of students wishing to participate in dance classes and programs who otherwise may not be able to afford such classes and programs.$7,000
3 Chicks Fudgery Mount Vernon, INPayment to organization to purchase fudge that was sold as part of fundraiser for Booster Club to raise monies to fund tuition expenses of students wishing to participate in dance classes and programs who otherwise may not be able to afford such classes and programs$1,542
TriState Trophies Evansville, INPayment to organization to purchase blankets and t-shirts that were sold as part of fundraiser for Booster Club to raise monies to fund tuition expenses of students wishing to participate in dance classes and programs who otherwise may not be able to afford such classes and programs.$3,377
Cambridge Golf Course Evansville, INPayment to organization for the hosting of a banquet to honor and celebrate students of Next Step Dance Studio who participated in dance programs.$428
Victory Theatre Evansville, INPayment to organization to secure performance venue so that students of Next Step Dance Studio could perform dance routines in a theater environment for the public.$500
Sams Club Evansville, INPayment to organization for the purchase of meals to be provided to students of Next Step Dance Studio who are participating in dance classes.$197
L and B Boutique Fort Branch, INPayment to organization for the purchase of gift bags for students of Next Step Dance Studio participating in national dance competitions$754

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Jenna MerkleyPresident10
Marissa ZimmerVice President10
Janette AllenSecretary10
Merri FarrarTreasurer10

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Next Step Booster Club Inc?

The Next Step Booster Club Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in EVANSVILLE, IN. It holds $41K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Next Step Booster Club Inc?

As of 2024, The Next Step Booster Club Inc holds $41K in total assets with $181K in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $142K in 2024.

Where does The Next Step Booster Club Inc operate?

The Next Step Booster Club Inc has awarded grants in Indiana, Missouri.

What size grants does The Next Step Booster Club Inc award?

In 2024, The Next Step Booster Club Inc awarded 17 grants totaling $142K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Next Step Booster Club Inc's EIN?

The Next Step Booster Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4115071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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