Steps Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $659K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $70K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$659K
-3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$83K
-44.6% YoY
Grant Count
12
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-26.2% YoY
About Steps Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Steps Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $659K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $70K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Steps Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $659,276 | $684,022 | $734,590 |
| Revenue | $82,596 | $41,593 | $17,062 |
| Expenses | $100,515 | $168,347 | $98,989 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $86,419 | $154,937 | $83,860 |
| Net Investment Income | $69,758 | $28,267 | $6,150 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program ($22,700), Rfisd Rockport Fulton Education Foundation ($12,000), Rockport Songwriter Association ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ODYSSEY AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM ROCKPORT, TX | AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | $22,700 |
| RFISD ROCKPORT FULTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION ROCKPORT, TX | BOBBY JACKSON ENDOWMENT FUND | $12,000 |
| ROCKPORT SONGWRITER ASSOCIATION ROCKPORT, TX | PROMOTING THE ART OF SONGWRITING | $10,000 |
| ROCKPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS ROCKPORT, TX | SUPPORT ARTS IN COMMUNITY | $7,550 |
| THE GROW HAUS DENVER, CO | FOOD PROGRAM/YOUTH EDUCATION | $7,500 |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF ROCKPORTFULTON FULTON, TX | ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES | $5,700 |
| CAMP ARANZAZU ROCKPORT, TX | SPECIAL NEEDS/CHRONIC ILLNESSES | $5,000 |
| Women's Shelter of South Texas dba The Purple Door CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT | $4,000 |
| ROCKPORT-FULTON GOOD SAMARITANS INC ROCKPORT, TX | PROVIDE ESSENTIAL GOODS AND SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED | $3,500 |
| BLUE SANTA - ROCKPORT PD ROCKPORT, TX | PROVIDING TOYS, CLOTHING AND GROCERIES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED LOCAL YOUTH | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN POWERS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CYD CROUSE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JOE TAYLOR | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steps Foundation?
Steps Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, CO. It holds $659K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Steps Foundation?
As of 2024, Steps Foundation holds $659K in total assets with $83K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $83K in 2024.
Where does Steps Foundation operate?
Steps Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Steps Foundation award?
In 2024, Steps Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $83K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Steps Foundation's EIN?
Steps Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8801554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Steps Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Network for Good
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$96.2M
Grants
4,733
Total Given
$216.2M
Colorado Gives Foundation
ARVADA, CO
Assets
$527.1M
Grants
2,211
Total Given
$91.0M
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
CHARLESTON SC, SC
Assets
$52.7M
Grants
1,860
Total Given
$41.4M
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc
ALPHARETTA, GA
Assets
$6.1B
Grants
16,327
Total Given
$2.6B
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Assets
$9.1B
Grants
19,253
Total Given
$1.2B
Shell Usa Company Foundation
HOUSTON, TX
Assets
$52.3M
Grants
4,650
Total Given
$16.0M
Xcel Energy Foundation
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Assets
—
Grants
1,820
Total Given
$7.7M
Behmann Brothers Foundation
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Assets
$8.1M
Grants
78
Total Given
$397K
Ed Rachal Foundation
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Assets
$825.4M
Grants
344
Total Given
$27.5M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Assets
—
Grants
9,499
Total Given
$73.1M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
HOUSTON, TX
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
Assets
$22.2B
Grants
24,269
Total Given
$3.0B
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Steps Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities