Stepping Stones Foundation Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Stepping Stones Foundation Inc?
Stepping Stones Foundation Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Be Better Foundation Inc ($749K), Arizona Community Foundation ($656K), Step One Foundation Inc ($292K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Stepping Stones Foundation Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Better Foundation Inc | $749,186 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $656,166 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Step One Foundation Inc | $292,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | $105,864 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Burton Family Foundation | $41,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Earlane & Sam Croom Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Goodnow Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Stuart Family Foundation Inc | $9,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Taniguchi Deane Family Foundation | $5,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| M & J Kaiser Foundation | $4,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Frankel Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bear-Sontz Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| LPL Financial Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| IBM International Foundation | $535 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Frazier Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Peckham Family Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mutual of America Foundation | $115 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2019) to $622K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $235K.
What grants has Stepping Stones Foundation Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Arizona Community Foundation | THIS AWARD IS DESIGNATED FOR ANNUAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $97,080 |
| 2025 | Step One Foundation Inc | TO PURCHASE HOUSING FOR VICTIMS | $84,000 |
| 2025 | Burton Family Foundation | DESIGNATED TO BE UTILIZED FOR ROOF REPAIR, EXCESS FUNDS MAY BE UTILIZED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $41,000 |
| 2025 | St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | COMMUNITY FOOD ASSISTANCE | $9,885 |
| 2025 | M & J Kaiser Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Taniguchi Deane Family Foundation | Education Institution Support | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Frazier Foundation | PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2024 | Be Better Foundation Inc | To serve victims of violent crime | $415,586 |
| 2024 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $93,326 |
| 2024 | Step One Foundation Inc | TO PURCHASE HOUSING FOR VICTIMS | $84,000 |
| 2024 | St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | COMMUNITY FOOD ASSISTANCE | $13,051 |
| 2024 | Earlane & Sam Croom Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Stuart Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $4,000 |
| 2024 | The Taniguchi Deane Family Foundation | Education Institution Support | $1,000 |
| 2024 | M & J Kaiser Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $90,160 |
| 2023 | Step One Foundation Inc | TO PURCHASE HOUSING FOR VICTIMS | $84,000 |
| 2023 | St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | COMMUNITY FOOD ASSISTANCE | $13,052 |
| 2023 | The Stuart Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Frankel Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 2023 | M & J Kaiser Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Taniguchi Deane Family Foundation | Education Institution Support | $500 |
| 2022 | Be Better Foundation Inc | Serve victims of domestic violence | $129,600 |
| 2022 | Arizona Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $94,450 |
| 2022 | Step One Foundation Inc | Support the 24/7 emergency shelter for DV/SA victims | $40,000 |
| 2022 | St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | COMMUNITY FOOD ASSISTANCE | $12,158 |
| 2022 | The Stuart Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Taniguchi Deane Family Foundation | Education Institution Support | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Bear-Sontz Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Peckham Family Foundation | TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE IN HEALTH | $250 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Stepping Stones Foundation Inc?
Stepping Stones Foundation Inc is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Be Better Foundation Inc ($749K), Arizona Community Foundation ($656K), Step One Foundation Inc ($292K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Stepping Stones Foundation Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Stepping Stones Foundation Inc's largest funder?
Be Better Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Stepping Stones Foundation Inc, with $749K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Stepping Stones Foundation Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Stepping Stones Foundation Inc across 46 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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