One Small Step Foundation
One Small Step Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Canaan, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $478K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $31K. Net investment income was $3K.
One Small Step Foundation at a glance
In short: One Small Step Foundation gave $31K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,800
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,800
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,800
- Total assets
- $477,714
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who One Small Step Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seva Foundation ($31K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How One Small Step Foundation gives
- Giving grew 4007% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $750 (2021) to $35K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seva Foundation Berkeley, CA | Support of vision programs in Northern India | $30,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $477,714 | $2,888 | $58,805 | $30,800 | 1 | $30,800 | $2,888 | $25,386 |
| 2023 | $533,631 | $54 | $35,718 | $35,000 | 1 | $35,000 | $54 | $27,509 |
| 2022 | $569,295 | $2,344 | $32,382 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $58 | $29,455 |
| 2021 | $599,333 | $81 | $750 | $750 | 1 | $750 | $81 | $29,550 |
| 2020 | $600,002 | $600,002 | — | — | — | — | $2 | $729 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, One Small Step Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
One Small Step Foundation is led by Anamika Bhondele, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anamika Bhondele
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank E Sisson III
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$16K (2024)
Harsh Rameshwar
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Frank E Sisson III (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about One Small Step Foundation
How much does One Small Step Foundation give each year?
One Small Step Foundation gave $31K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
How large is One Small Step Foundation?
One Small Step Foundation reported $478K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does One Small Step Foundation operate?
One Small Step Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut.
What is One Small Step Foundation's EIN?
One Small Step Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1736643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work One Small Step Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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