Steps Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-8801554

Foundation Overview

Based in Louisville, CO, Steps Foundation has awarded 174 grants totaling $1,077,259 to organizations in Colorado, Texas and 6 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $500 to $100,000, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,077,259
Total Assets
$933,531
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
12
Median Grant
$5,350
% Median Grant Growth
+7% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%

3 of 12 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Texas

70% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Rockport (59%), Fulton (15%), Corpus Christi (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+339%

Strong 339% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Steps Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program $22,700 Rockport, TX, US After School Enrichment Program 2024
Rfisd Rockport Fulton Education Foundation $12,000 Rockport, TX, US Bobby Jackson Endowment Fund 2024
Rockport Songwriter Association $10,000 Rockport, TX, US Promoting The Art Of Songwriting 2024
Rockport Center For The Arts $7,550 Rockport, TX, US Support Arts In Community 2024
The Grow Haus $7,500 Denver, CO, US Food Program/youth Education 2024
Humane Society Of Rockportfulton $5,700 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2024
Camp Aranzazu $5,000 Rockport, TX, US Special Needs/chronic Illnesses 2024
Women's Shelter Of South Texas Dba The Purple Door $4,000 Corpus Christi, TX, US Victims Of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault 2024
Rockport-fulton Good Samaritans Inc $3,500 Rockport, TX, US Provide Essential Goods And Services For Those In Need 2024
Blue Santa - Rockport Pd $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Providing Toys, Clothing And Groceries To Economically Disadvantaged Local Youth 2024
The June Project $2,500 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services (Organization To Prevent Cruelty To Animals) 2024
Colorado Environmental Film Festival $500 Golden, CO, US Educational Organization 2024
University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center $75,000 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2023
The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program $10,000 Rockport, TX, US After School Enrichment Program 2023
Humane Society Of Rockportfulton $10,000 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2023
University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center $9,090 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2023
Camp Aranzazu $7,500 Rockport, TX, US Enrichment For Special Needs/chronic Illnesses 2023
Texas A&m Corpus Christi Foundation Inc $7,500 Corpus Christi, TX, US Program Support 2023
The Grow Haus $7,500 Denver, CO, US Food Program/youth Education 2023
American Cancer Society $5,000 Atlanta, GA, US Cancer Research 2023
The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program $5,000 Rockport, TX, US After School Enrichment Program 2023
Rockport Center For The Arts $4,100 Rockport, TX, US Support Arts In Community 2023
Blue Santa - Rockport Pd $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Providing Toys, Clothing And Groceries To Economically Disadvantaged Local Youth 2023
The June Project $2,500 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services (Organization To Prevent Cruelty To Animals) 2023
University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center $2,040 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2023
Colorado Environmental Film Festival $1,000 Golden, CO, US Educational Organization 2023
Humane Society Of Rockportfulton $1,000 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2023
Rockport-fulton Good Samaritans Inc $1,000 Rockport, TX, US Provide Essential Goods And Services For Those In Need 2023
Rockport Center For The Arts $15,000 Rockport, TX, US Promote Arts 2022
The Growhaus $15,000 Denver, CO, US Food Program/youth Education 2022
The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program $7,000 Rockport, TX, US After School Enrichment Program 2022
The Community Foundation Boulder County $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Boulder County Wildfire Fund - Aid Victims Of Wildfires 2022
Camp Aranzazu $5,000 Rockport, TX, US Enrichment For Special Needs/chronic Illnesses 2022
The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program $5,000 Rockport, TX, US After School Enrichment Program 2022
Humane Society And Adoption Center Of Rockport-ful $4,000 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2022
The June Project $2,500 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services (Organization To Prevent Cruelty To Animals) 2022
Camp Aranzazu $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Enrichment For Special Needs/chronic Illnesses 2022
Aransas County Isd Education Foundation $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Support Of Public Education 2022
Rockport-fulton Good Samaritans Inc $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Provide Essential Goods And Services For Those In Need 2022
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation $2,500 Corpus Cristi, TX, US General Support 2022
Blue Santa - Rockport Pd $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Providing Toys, Clothing And Groceries To Economically Disadvantaged Local Youth 2022
Children's Coalition Of Aransas Co $2,000 Rockport, TX, US To Buy 4 Beds 2022
Colorado Environmental Film Festival $1,000 Golden, CO, US Educational Organization 2022
Humane Society And Adoption Center Hsac $1,000 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2022
Aransas County Council On Aging $1,000 Rockport, TX, US General Support 2022
Wings Rescue Center $1,000 Rockport, TX, US Wild Animal Welfare Services 2022
National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc $500 Dallas, TX, US Help Women Affected By Breast Cancer Through Early Detection, Education And Support Services 2022
Wings Rescue Center $500 Rockport, TX, US Wild Animal Welfare Services 2022
The Cattery Cat Shelter & Spayneuter Clinic $500 Corpus Christi, TX, US Animal Welfare, Human Companionship 2022
Colorado Environmental Film Festival $500 Golden, CO, US Educational Organization 2022
Rockport Center For The Arts $15,000 Rockport, TX, US Promote Arts 2022
The Growhaus $15,000 Denver, CO, US Food Program/youth Education 2022
The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program $7,000 Rockport, TX, US After School Enrichment Program 2022
The Community Foundation Boulder County $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Boulder County Wildfire Fund - Aid Victims Of Wildfires 2022
Camp Aranzazu $5,000 Rockport, TX, US Enrichment For Special Needs/chronic Illnesses 2022
The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program $5,000 Rockport, TX, US After School Enrichment Program 2022
Humane Society And Adoption Center Of Rockport-ful $4,000 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2022
The June Project $2,500 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services (Organization To Prevent Cruelty To Animals) 2022
Camp Aranzazu $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Enrichment For Special Needs/chronic Illnesses 2022
Aransas County Isd Education Foundation $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Support Of Public Education 2022
Rockport-fulton Good Samaritans Inc $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Provide Essential Goods And Services For Those In Need 2022
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation $2,500 Corpus Cristi, TX, US General Support 2022
Blue Santa - Rockport Pd $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Providing Toys, Clothing And Groceries To Economically Disadvantaged Local Youth 2022
Children's Coalition Of Aransas Co $2,000 Rockport, TX, US To Buy 4 Beds 2022
Colorado Environmental Film Festival $1,000 Golden, CO, US Educational Organization 2022
Humane Society And Adoption Center Hsac $1,000 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2022
Aransas County Council On Aging $1,000 Rockport, TX, US General Support 2022
Wings Rescue Center $1,000 Rockport, TX, US Wild Animal Welfare Services 2022
National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc $500 Dallas, TX, US Help Women Affected By Breast Cancer Through Early Detection, Education And Support Services 2022
Wings Rescue Center $500 Rockport, TX, US Wild Animal Welfare Services 2022
The Cattery Cat Shelter & Spayneuter Clinic $500 Corpus Christi, TX, US Animal Welfare, Human Companionship 2022
Colorado Environmental Film Festival $500 Golden, CO, US Educational Organization 2022
Rockport Center For The Arts $15,000 Rockport, TX, US Promote Arts 2022
The Growhaus $15,000 Denver, CO, US Food Program/youth Education 2022
The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program $7,000 Rockport, TX, US After School Enrichment Program 2022
The Community Foundation Boulder County $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Boulder County Wildfire Fund - Aid Victims Of Wildfires 2022
Camp Aranzazu $5,000 Rockport, TX, US Enrichment For Special Needs/chronic Illnesses 2022
The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program $5,000 Rockport, TX, US After School Enrichment Program 2022
Humane Society And Adoption Center Of Rockport-ful $4,000 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2022
The June Project $2,500 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services (Organization To Prevent Cruelty To Animals) 2022
Camp Aranzazu $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Enrichment For Special Needs/chronic Illnesses 2022
Aransas County Isd Education Foundation $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Support Of Public Education 2022
Rockport-fulton Good Samaritans Inc $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Provide Essential Goods And Services For Those In Need 2022
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation $2,500 Corpus Cristi, TX, US General Support 2022
Blue Santa - Rockport Pd $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Providing Toys, Clothing And Groceries To Economically Disadvantaged Local Youth 2022
Children's Coalition Of Aransas Co $2,000 Rockport, TX, US To Buy 4 Beds 2022
Colorado Environmental Film Festival $1,000 Golden, CO, US Educational Organization 2022
Humane Society And Adoption Center Hsac $1,000 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2022
Aransas County Council On Aging $1,000 Rockport, TX, US General Support 2022
Wings Rescue Center $1,000 Rockport, TX, US Wild Animal Welfare Services 2022
National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc $500 Dallas, TX, US Help Women Affected By Breast Cancer Through Early Detection, Education And Support Services 2022
Wings Rescue Center $500 Rockport, TX, US Wild Animal Welfare Services 2022
The Cattery Cat Shelter & Spayneuter Clinic $500 Corpus Christi, TX, US Animal Welfare, Human Companionship 2022
Colorado Environmental Film Festival $500 Golden, CO, US Educational Organization 2022
The Growhaus $7,500 Denver, CO, US Food Program/youth Education 2021
Colorado Environmental Film Festival $500 Golden, CO, US Educational Organization 2021
Caf 180 $7,000 Englewood, CO, US Food Insecurity 2021
Angels With Paws $2,000 Lakewood, CO, US Animal Protection And Welfare 2021
Foundation 1023 $2,000 Conifer, CO, US Mental Wellness Care For First Responders 2021
Movement 5280 $2,000 Englewood, CO, US Provide Support To Homeless Youth Who Have Aged Out Of Foster Care 2021
Bayaud Enterprises $2,000 Denver, CO, US Vocational Rehabilitation 2021
Md Anderson $1,000 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2021
Give Back Yoga $3,000 Boulder, CO, US Free Yoga For Covid Long Haulers 2021
The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program $11,200 Rockport, TX, US After School Enrichment Program 2021
Wings Rescue Center $500 Rockport, TX, US Wild Animal Welfare Services 2021
Kipp Socal Public Schools $9,925 Los Angeles, TX, US Support Of Education In Socal 2021
June Project $2,500 Fulton, TX, US Prevent Cruelty To Animals 2021
Fulton Volunteer Fire Department $5,000 Rockport, TX, US Donation For Fire Fighting Equipment 2021
The Cattery Cat Shelter & Spaynueter Clinic $1,500 Corpus Christi, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2021
Humane Society & Adoption Center Of Rockport $3,000 Fulton, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2021
Aransas County Isd Education Foundation $2,000 Rockport, TX, US Support Of Public Education 2021
Md Anderson Cancer Center $1,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2021
Cat Tales Rescue Tx $2,000 Aransas Pass, TX, US Animal Welfare Services 2021
Rockport-fulton Good Samaritans Inc $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Provide Essential Goods And Services For Those In Need 2021
Camp Aranzazu $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Enrichment For Special Needs/chronic Illnesses 2021
The Purple Door $2,500 Corpus Christi, TX, US Serving Individuals Affected By Domestic Violence/sexual Assault 2021
Youth Odyssey Inc $2,500 Corpus Christi, TX, US After School Enrichment Program 2021
Blue Santa - Rockport Pd $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Providing Toys, Clothing And Groceries To Economically Disadvantaged Local Youth 2021
Texas Maritime Museum $1,552 Rockport, TX, US Educate The Public About Maritime History 2021
National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc $2,000 Dallas, TX, US Help Women Affected By Breast Cancer Through Early Detections, Education And Support Services 2021
Texas A&m Corpus Foundation Inc $2,000 Corpus Christi, TX, US Program Support 2020
Hope Breakfast Bar $2,000 St Paul, MN, US Program Support 2020
Central Texas Food Bank $10,000 Austin, TX, US Helping Families In Need 2020
Natural Selection Foundation $10,000 Fort Collins, CO, US Covid-19 Village Support 2020
Kipp Sccal Public Schools $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Program Support 2020
National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc $2,122 Frisco, TX, US Yoga Equipment For "helping Women Now" 2020
St Jude Children's Hospital $5,000 Memphis, TN, US Program Support 2020
100 Club Of Aranas County $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Law Enforcement Support Organization 2020
Humane Society $2,000 Fulton, TX, US Donation For Fundraiser 2020
Cat Tales Rescue Tx $2,000 Aranas Pass, TX, US Program Support 2020
Sgt Pepper's Friends Foundation $1,500 N/a, N/A, AA Care For Stray Animals 2020
Backline Care Inc $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Mental Health Disorders Within The Mental Health, Crisis Intervention Category 2020
Geefnl $1,048 Lelystad, N/A, NL Program Support 2020
The Oddyssey After School Enrichment Program $11,000 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2020
The Cattery $510 Corpus Christi, TX, US Animal Welfare & Human Companionship 2020
Rockport Police Department $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2020
Rockport - Fulton Good Samaritain $5,000 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2020
Spirit Horse Alliance $5,000 Louisville, CO, US Program Support 2020
Boulder Community Health Foundation $10,000 Boulder, CO, US Dr. Paul Lewis Memorial Fund 2018
Coastal Bend Community Foundation $2,500 Corpus Christi, TX, US Program Support 2018
Hirshberg Foundation $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Program Support 2018
Longmont Humane Society $5,000 Longmont, CO, US Program Support 2018
Rockport Police Department $4,000 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2018
Rockport Relief Camp $6,122 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2018
Rockport Volunteer Fire Department $7,500 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2018
Texas Maritime Museum $6,500 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2018
Humane Society & Adoption Center Of Rockport-fulton $6,000 Fulton, TX, US Program Support 2018
Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship $2,500 Corpus Christi, TX, US Program Support 2018
Aransas County Isd Education Foundation Inc $4,000 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2018
Habitat For Humanity International Inc $2,600 Atlanta, GA, US Program Support 2018
Committee Of 200 Foundation $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2018
Earthsaver Fund $100,000 Louisville, CO, US Program Support 2018
The Desmond Fund $5,000 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2018
Hirshberg Foundation $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Pancreatic Cancer Donation - Tour De Pier 2017
Boulder Community Health Foundation $62,000 Boulder, CO, US 2017 Spring Gala Fundraiser Donation, Program Support 2017
Give Back Yoga Foundation $25,000 Boulder, CO, US For Yoga 4 Cancer Survivors 2017
Md Anderson Cancer Center $10,000 Houston, TX, US Program Support 2017
Iris Global $50,000 Redding, CA, US Program Support 2017
Alzheimer's Association $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2017
Cashmere Foundation $13,000 San Francisco, CA, US For Vr & Meditation Studio Collaboration 2017
Rockport-fulton Good Samaritans $5,000 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2017
Rockport Cultural Arts District $25,000 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2017
Rockport Relief Camp $7,000 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2017
Coastal Bend Community Foundation $5,000 Corpus Christi, TX, US Program Support 2017
Rockportfulton Wings Rescue Center $2,500 Rockport, TX, US Program Support 2017
Operation Blue Santa $2,500 Austin, TX, US Program Support 2017
Spirit Horse Alliance $5,000 Louisville, CO, US Program Support 2017
The Inn Between Of Longmont $10,000 Longmont, CO, US Program Support 2017
The Our Center $10,000 Longmont, CO, US Program Support 2017
Summit Dog Rescue $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Program Support 2017
Temple Grandin School $5,000 Boulder, CO, US Program Support 2017
Longmont Humane Society $5,000 Longmont, CO, US Program Support 2017
Global Down Syndrome $5,000 Denver, CO, US Program Support 2017
National Western Stock Show $19,000 Denver, CO, US Scholarships 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 20-8801554
Website http://www.steps-foundation.org
Address PO BOX 270447 Louisville, CO 80027-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Steps Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Lynn Powers
Treasurer Cyd Crouse
Secretary Joe Taylor

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.