12-Step Radio Inc
12-Step Radio Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $49K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
12-Step Radio Inc at a glance
In short: 12-Step Radio Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,654
- +175.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,654
- +175.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,654
- Total assets
- $48,639
- -7.9% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who 12-Step Radio Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Uc San Diego Foundation ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $963 (2020) to $3K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | ALS Clinic Fund | $2,654 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $48,639 | $4,179 | $2,654 | 1 | $2,508 |
| 2020 | $52,818 | $3,030 | $963 | 1 | $2,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 12-Step Radio Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
12-Step Radio Inc is led by William F. Zimmerman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
William F. Zimmerman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Ulz
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 12-Step Radio Inc
How much does 12-Step Radio Inc give each year?
12-Step Radio Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $963 across 1 grant.
How large is 12-Step Radio Inc?
12-Step Radio Inc reported $49K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is 12-Step Radio Inc?
12-Step Radio Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $49K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does 12-Step Radio Inc operate?
12-Step Radio Inc has awarded grants in California.
How much is 12-Step Radio Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, 12-Step Radio Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is 12-Step Radio Inc's EIN?
12-Step Radio Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2721679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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