The Step Family Foundation
The Step Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $897K. Net investment income was $92K.
The Step Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Step Family Foundation gave $897K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $179K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $896,616
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $179,323
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $153,088
- Total assets
- $2,227,401
- +131.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Step Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Scripps Research Institute ($349K). Together the top 5 received $897K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Step Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 495% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2020) to $897K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $897K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Scripps Research Institute La Jolla, CA | General Grant | $349,482 |
| Taking Control of Your Diabetes San Diego, CA | General Grant | $314,565 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | General Grant | $153,088 |
| Power for Parkinson's Austin, TX | General Grant | $68,995 |
| San Diego Automotive Museum Inc San Diego, CA | General Grant | $10,486 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,227,401 | $2,165,407 | $899,271 | $896,616 | 5 | $896,616 | $92,120 | $181,012 |
| 2024 | $961,265 | $1,261,208 | $539,826 | $537,801 | 1 | $537,801 | $14,940 | $31,621 |
| 2023 | $239,883 | $2,995 | $2,945 | — | — | — | $50 | $11,811 |
| 2022 | $239,833 | $2,324 | $2,495 | — | — | — | — | $11,818 |
| 2021 | $240,004 | $2,214 | $2,385 | — | — | — | — | $1,981 |
| 2020 | $240,175 | $3,546 | $107,911 | $105,191 | 2 | — | $826 | $3,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Step Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $181K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Step Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hannah Step
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan A. Step
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael D. Step
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven H. Step
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Step Family Foundation
How much does The Step Family Foundation give each year?
The Step Family Foundation gave $897K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $538K across 1 grant.
What is The Step Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Step Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $153,088, and its average grant was $179,323, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Step Family Foundation give grants?
The Step Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were La Jolla, CA (2 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does The Step Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Step Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Step Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Step Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Scripps Research Institute ($349,482), Taking Control of Your Diabetes ($314,565) and Uc San Diego Foundation ($153,088), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Step Family Foundation?
The Step Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $897K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Step Family Foundation's EIN?
The Step Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2016508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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