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    A Step to Freedom

    Mission

    TRANSFORM LIVES AFFECTED BY HOMELESSNESS, ADDICTION, OR MENTAL ILLNESS.

    Review Before Proceeding — Reported Matter of Concern

    On July 22, 2026, The Los Angeles Times reported on the operations of A Step to Freedom in an article titled, "Over 3 years, homeless nonprofit paid more than $1.7 million to companies owned by its chief executive." For more information, please see The Los Angeles Times article.

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    LOS ANGELES CA | EIN: 95-4704879
    501(c)(3) organization

    A Step to Freedom

    Mission

    TRANSFORM LIVES AFFECTED BY HOMELESSNESS, ADDICTION, OR MENTAL ILLNESS.

    Review Before Proceeding — Reported Matter of Concern

    On July 22, 2026, The Los Angeles Times reported on the operations of A Step to Freedom in an article titled, "Over 3 years, homeless nonprofit paid more than $1.7 million to companies owned by its chief executive." For more information, please see The Los Angeles Times article.

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    LOS ANGELES CA | EIN: 95-4704879
    501(c)(3) organization

    Beacon Report

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    Accountability Panel
    ScoreMetric
    100%
    Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
    100%
    No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
    0%
    Financial Statements:No
    100%
    Records Retention Policy:Yes
    0%
    Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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