The Step Forward Trust
The Step Forward Trust is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Established in 2019, it holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as an invite-only grantmaking organization. The foundation is also known as the Jim and Gayle Chalfant Trust.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.1M
+8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$198K
-39.1% YoY
Grant Count
14
+27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-52.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Equipment and facilities
- Women's services
- New programs for children
- Inventory purchases
- Overnight emergency shelter
The foundation focuses its giving primarily in Idaho and Illinois.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$8,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus is in Idaho, with secondary activity in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,147,356 | 2024 |
| Total Revenues | $923,371 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $259,816 | 2024 |
| Total Liabilities | $425 | 2023 |
| Giving Rate | 2.4% of assets | 2024 |
The foundation maintains significant assets relative to its annual giving, indicating a long-term funding capacity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,147,356 | $7,478,308 | $7,455,720 |
| Revenue | $923,371 | $416,944 | $5,072,306 |
| Expenses | $259,816 | $393,638 | $1,255,993 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $197,945 | $325,155 | $1,210,630 |
| Net Investment Income | $870,892 | $351,661 | $48,950 |
| Distributable Amount | $416,597 | $392,467 | $213,068 |
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
70 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Matha M Chalfant, Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES CHALFANT | CO-TRUSTEE | — | — |
| GAYLE CHALFANT | CO-TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MARTHA CHALFANT | CO-TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOHN CHALFANT | CO-TRUSTEE | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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