The Organization's mission is to ensure that individuals and families experiencing homelessness or the risk of homelessness are able to access housing services and resources on their path to economic stability. The Organization is the lead agency for the Sacramento Homeless Continuum of Care and administers and oversees grants for homeless related programs in Sacramento County which are received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are passed through to various non-profit organizations as sub-grants. The Continuum of Care Program is designed by HUD to promote community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. Since becoming the lead agency in the Continuum of Care in 2011, the annual level of grant funding provided to the Sacramento community by HUD has increased by five million dollars. This funding supports twenty-two permanent supportive housing programs and retains housing and supportive services for people who were previously homeless.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.5M
-12.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.5M
+21.1% YoY
Grant Count
9
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.6M
+7.6% YoY
About Sacramento Steps Forward
Based on IRS filings
Sacramento Steps Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $14.5M. Net investment income was $662K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,466,304 | $27,900,600 | $16,252,714 |
| Revenue | $24,261,724 | $38,108,824 | $20,331,274 |
| Expenses | $30,157,356 | $26,169,820 | $19,959,476 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $661,503 | $532,220 | $182,530 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Shelter Inc ($4,666,931), Lutheran Social Services ($4,411,343), Saehc ($4,294,898).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridging Initiatives Internat Citrus Heights, CA | Homeless services | $51,651 |
| Community Link Capital Region Sacramento, CA | Homeless services | $41,831 |
| Lao Family Community Dev Oakland, CA | Homeless services | $340,111 |
| Lutheran Social Services Concord, CA | Homeless services | $4,411,343 |
| My Sisters House Sacramento, CA | Homeless services | $250,923 |
| Sacramento Cottage Housing Sacramento, CA | Homeless services | $303,587 |
| SAEHC Sacramento, CA | Homeless services | $4,294,898 |
| Shelter Inc Concord, CA | Homeless services | $4,666,931 |
| Waking the Village Sacramento, CA | Homeless services | $107,979 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa R Bates | CEO | 40 | $211,327 |
| Rachel Wickland | Deputy CEO | 40 | $151,375 |
| Roseanne Lopez | Chief Admin Off | 40 | $151,375 |
| Michael J Colton | CFO | 40 | $135,450 |
| Trent Simmons | Data & Analytics | 40 | $126,146 |
| Michele Watts | Planning officer | 40 | $125,911 |
| Kimberly Winters | Comm Impact Dir | 40 | $125,573 |
| Peter Bell | Planning Director | 40 | $116,054 |
| Erin Johansen | Director | 1 | — |
| Ashley Brand | Director | 1 | — |
| Amber Kemp | Director | 1 | — |
| A Jonathan Porteus PhD | Chair | 1 | — |
| David Husid | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Pamela Maxwell | Director | 1 | — |
| Cassandra Jennings | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Alissa Ko | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Angela Upshaw | Director | 1 | — |
| Ashleigh Martinez | Director | 1 | — |
| Rachael Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian Heller de Leon | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacramento Steps Forward?
Sacramento Steps Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SACRAMENTO, CA. It holds $24.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sacramento Steps Forward?
As of 2024, Sacramento Steps Forward holds $24.5M in total assets with $24.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $14.5M in 2024.
Where does Sacramento Steps Forward operate?
Sacramento Steps Forward has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Sacramento Steps Forward award?
In 2024, Sacramento Steps Forward awarded 9 grants totaling $14.5M — an average of about $1.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sacramento Steps Forward's EIN?
Sacramento Steps Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4907397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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