Positive Step Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker HOWELL, MI EIN: 84-5171167

Positive Step Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in HOWELL, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $374K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 46 grants totaling $131K.

Key facts about Positive Step Foundation Inc

EIN: 84-5171167
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $130,830
Grants made (2024): 46
Average grant: $2,844
Median grant: $1,000
Total assets: $373,909
Primary geography: Michigan (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Positive Step Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Positive Step Foundation Inc's 46 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (95%). The most frequent recipient cities were Howell, MI (6 grants), Fowlerville, MI (2 grants), Detroit, MI (2 grants) and West Branch, MI (2 grants). None of its 46 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$374K

-26.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$131K

+30.1% YoY

Grant Count

+53.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-15.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Positive Step Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Positive Step Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Environment & Animals

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $125K (95%)

Tennessee $4K (3%)

Maryland $2K (1%)

Georgia $1K (1%)

Share of all 46 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Georgia Kentucky Maryland Michigan Ohio South Carolina Tennessee

Cities

HowellDetroitBrightonAnn ArborBattle CreekFerndaleFowlervilleLansingWest BranchBerkleyEdmoreGrand RapidsRoyal OakTraverse CityUnion LakeBingham FarmsBirminghamCamdenCharlotteChina

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$373,909	$506,859	$107,444
Revenue	—	$500,000	$50,000
Expenses	$132,950	$100,585	$27,056
Qualifying Distributions	$132,950	$100,585	$27,056
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$21,752	$13,242	$4,020

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

98 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Lacasa Center ($17,772), Bark Nation ($14,642), Howell Nature Center ($13,090).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LACASA CENTER HOWELL, MI	SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. PROVIDE PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND AWARENESS TO MAKE COMMUNITIES SAFER.	$17,772
BARK NATION FERNDALE, MI	TO END CANINE CRUELTY AND SAVE LIVES	$14,642
HOWELL NATURE CENTER HOWELL, MI	TO TEACH PEOPLE TO BE FAITHFUL CARETAKERS OF ONE ANOTHER AND THE WORLD AROUND US	$13,090
NO SWINE LEFT BEHIND EDMORE, MI	TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE, AND ADOPT MINI PIGS AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF MINI PIGS.	$8,817
GRAND RAPIDS PITBULL ALLIANCE GRAND RAPIDS, MI	TO END BREED DISCRIMINATION THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, ENRICHMENT, AND OUTREACH IN OUR COMMUNITY	$6,955
THE ARC OF LIVINGSTON BRIGHTON, MI	PROVIDES ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND THEIR FAMILIES.	$6,200
DISTRICT 5 ANIMAL ALLIANCE PLEASANT RIDGE, MI	TO RESCUE DOGS AT RISK OF EUTHANASIA, PRIMARILY FROM DETROIT'S MUNICIPAL SHELTERS, AND PLACE THEM INTO LOVING FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE HOMES	$5,609
CAPITAL AREA HUMANE SOCIETY LANSING, MI	TO PROMOTE THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF COMPANION ANIMALS THROUGH PROTECTION, PLACEMENT, EDUCATION, AND EXAMPLE	$5,000
TAIL WAGGERS 1990 LIVONIA, MI	TO HELP PEOPLE HELP ANIMALS BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE PREVENTATIVE VETERINARY CARE AND PET FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE TO DOG AND CAT OWNERS OF ANY INCOME LEVEL.	$5,000
COMMUNITY CATALYSTS HOWELL, MI	TO BUILD PEOPLE'S POWER TO CREATE A HEALTH SYSTEM ROOTED IN RACE EQUITY AND HEALTH JUSTICE, ENSURING HEALTH IS A RIGHT FOR ALL.	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PATRICE SCHREIBER	PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	0.25	—
BRIAN MOORE	VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER	0.25	—
CYNTHIA EEG	DIRECTOR	0.25	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Environment & Animals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Positive Step Foundation Inc?

Positive Step Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in HOWELL, MI. It holds $374K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Positive Step Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Positive Step Foundation Inc holds $374K in total assets. It awarded 46 grants totaling $131K in 2024.

Where does Positive Step Foundation Inc operate?

Positive Step Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee.

What size grants does Positive Step Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Positive Step Foundation Inc awarded 46 grants totaling $131K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Positive Step Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Positive Step Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.