East Texas Steps for Pets
East Texas Steps for Pets is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Palestine, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $593 in total assets.
East Texas Steps for Pets at a glance
- Total assets
- $593
- -7.8% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $50
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who East Texas Steps for Pets funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| County Roads Rescue Jacksonville, TX | Support of Animals in Rescue | $1,500 |
| Anderson County Humane Society Palestine, TX | Support of Animals in Shelter | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $593 | — | $50 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $643 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $643 | $4,300 | $3,657 | $3,000 | 2 | $32 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
East Texas Steps for Pets's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Valerie Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Sparkman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Montgomery
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Angela Sparkman Director (2020) — Director
- Former: John Montgomery Director (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 East Texas Steps for Pets
How large is East Texas Steps for Pets?
East Texas Steps for Pets reported $593 in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is East Texas Steps for Pets?
East Texas Steps for Pets is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Palestine, TX. It holds $593 in total assets as of 2022.
Where does East Texas Steps for Pets operate?
East Texas Steps for Pets has awarded grants in Texas.
What is East Texas Steps for Pets's EIN?
East Texas Steps for Pets's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2660197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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