Step Denver
Step Denver is a residential recovery community that gives men with nowhere else to turn the opportunity to rebuild their lives through Sobriety, Work, Accountability, and Community. The ultimate goal of the organization is to have its residents transition to safe, sober, independent living situations where they may become productive, contributing members of their communities.
Key facts about Step Denver
- EIN
- 74-2345786
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,938,980
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $969,490
- Median grant
- $969,490
- Total assets
- $7,595,510
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.6M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-42.3% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$969K
-42.3% YoY
About Step Denver
Based on IRS filings
Step Denver is a nonprofit organization, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $153K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,595,510 | $7,264,935 | $9,684,440 |
| Revenue | $5,032,987 | $3,562,058 | $3,082,367 |
| Expenses | $4,711,262 | $6,156,833 | $2,628,277 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $152,819 | $52,939 | $264,636 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Step Springs ($1,938,980 across 2 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Step Springs Denver, CO | Transfer grant money to Springs | $1,750,000 |
| Step Springs Denver, CO | Transfer seed money to Step Springs | $188,980 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Scudo | CEO | 40 | $178,651 |
| Meghan Shay | Executive Dir. | 40 | $129,830 |
| Stephanie Landree | Dir of Admin | 40 | $100,600 |
| Ryan Sahd | Director | 2 | — |
| Mark Soane | Chairman | 5 | — |
| Matthew Tepoorten | Director | 2 | — |
| Luke Niforatos | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Ted Ramsey | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Beau Kelly | Director | 2 | — |
| Aleah Horstman | Secretary | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Step Denver?
As of 2025, Step Denver holds $7.6M in total assets with $5.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1.9M in 2025.
Where does Step Denver operate?
Step Denver has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Step Denver award?
In 2025, Step Denver awarded 2 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $969K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Step Denver's EIN?
Step Denver's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2345786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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