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.
Step Denver at a glance
In short: Step Denver gave $1.9M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $969K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,938,980
- -42.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $969,490
- -42.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $969,490
- Total assets
- $7,595,510
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Step Denver funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Step Springs ($1.9M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2025) to $3.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,595,510 | $5,032,987 | $4,711,262 | $1,938,980 | 2 | $152,819 |
| 2024 | $7,264,935 | $3,562,058 | $6,156,833 | $3,361,020 | 2 | $52,939 |
| 2023 | $9,684,440 | $3,082,367 | $2,628,277 | — | — | $264,636 |
| 2022 | $9,014,696 | $3,013,767 | $2,304,710 | — | — | $50,363 |
| 2021 | $7,859,546 | $2,975,391 | $1,908,488 | — | — | $545,182 |
About Step Denver
Based on IRS filings
Step Denver is a public charity, 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Step Denver is led by Paul Scudo, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Scudo
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$128K (2021) → $179K (2025)
Meghan Shay
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024) → $130K (2025)
Mark Soane
Chairman
Strategy Chair → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Landree
Director of Administrator
Executive Director → Director of Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$98K (2023) → $101K (2025)
Matthew Tepoorten
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Sahd
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beau Kelly
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aleah Horstman
Secretary
Director → Strategy Chair, 2022
Strategy Chair → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Ramsey
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Niforatos
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Patrick McNamara (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jason Pomerantz (2021–2023) — Finance Chair
- Former: Steven Milllette (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Victoria Partridge (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jenee Naples-Massey (2022–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jeff Campeau (2023) — Director
- Former: Dyanne Isaak (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Vincent (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Leo Stegman (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Matthew Saks (2021) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $179K, to Paul Scudo (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Step Denver
How much does Step Denver give each year?
Step Denver gave $1.9M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.4M across 2 grants.
How large is Step Denver?
Step Denver reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
Where does Step Denver operate?
Step Denver has awarded grants in Colorado.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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