The Second Step Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-2198379
Foundation Overview
Based in Minneapolis, MN, The Second Step Foundation has awarded 241 grants totaling $2,980,400 to organizations in Minnesota, Montana and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $400 to $40,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$2,980,400
Total Assets
$2,800,335
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$20,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 21%
6 of 29 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Iowa
Grants are geographically diversified with 15% in Iowa and funding distributed across 17 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Des Moines (25%), Davenport (25%), Sioux City (25%).
Funding Trajectory
+5904%
Strong 5904% growth in annual giving over 9 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 (71%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Second Step 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Food Bank | $20,000 | Billings, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Dicsa - Nutritional Services | $20,000 | Iron Mountain, MI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Edible Prairie Project - Summer Weekend Meals For Kids | $20,000 | Gillette, WY, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $40,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $20,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln | $20,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $20,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Food Bank Of The Heartland | $20,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Friends In Need Food Shelf | $20,000 | Cottage Grove, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Friends With Food | $20,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Great Falls Community Food Bank | $20,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $40,000 | Bismarck, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $20,000 | Fargo, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Horizons Meals On Wheels | $20,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Nw Indiana | $20,000 | Merriville, IN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | $20,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Needs Inc Food Pantry | $20,000 | Cheyenne, WY, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| North Country Food Bank | $20,000 | East Grand Forks, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Now Nutrition On Weekends | $20,000 | Marshfield, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| River Bend Food Bank | $20,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $20,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Rocori Area Food Shelf | $20,000 | Cold Springs, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of The Coastal Empire | $400 | Savannah, GA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Sacramento Food Bank | $20,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin | $20,000 | Madison, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $20,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| The Hope Market | $20,000 | Gardner, KS, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2025 |
| The Open Door | $10,000 | Eagan, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Cross Services | $10,000 | Rogers, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Rocori Area Food Shelf | $10,000 | Cold Springs, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank - Cedar Valley Food Pantry | $10,000 | Waterloo, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| River Bend Food Bank | $10,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Nothern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Nw Indiana | $10,000 | Merriville, IN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| The Hope Market | $10,000 | Gardner, KS, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Dicsa | $10,000 | Iron Mountain, MI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Family Services Of Billings | $10,000 | Billings, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Great Falls Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $30,000 | Bismarck, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| North Country Food Bank | $10,000 | East Grand Forks, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of The Heartland | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Now Nutrition On Weekends | $10,000 | Marshfield, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Friends With Food | $10,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $10,000 | Gillette, WY, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Friday Food Bag Foundation | $10,000 | Cheyenne, WY, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Sacramento Food Bank | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| The Open Door | $10,000 | Eagan, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Cross Services | $10,000 | Rogers, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Rocori Area Food Shelf | $10,000 | Cold Springs, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank - Cedar Valley Food Pantry | $10,000 | Waterloo, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| River Bend Food Bank | $10,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Nothern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Nw Indiana | $10,000 | Merriville, IN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| The Hope Market | $10,000 | Gardner, KS, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Dicsa | $10,000 | Iron Mountain, MI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Family Services Of Billings | $10,000 | Billings, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Great Falls Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $30,000 | Bismarck, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| North Country Food Bank | $10,000 | East Grand Forks, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of The Heartland | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Now Nutrition On Weekends | $10,000 | Marshfield, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Friends With Food | $10,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $10,000 | Gillette, WY, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Friday Food Bag Foundation | $10,000 | Cheyenne, WY, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Sacramento Food Bank | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2024 |
| Billings Food Bank | $10,000 | Billings, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Council Of Community Services Community Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Gillette, WY, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Food Bank For The Heartland | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Friday Food Bag Foundation | $10,000 | Cheyenne, WY, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Great Falls Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $20,000 | Bismarck, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $10,000 | Fargo, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Hope Center In Waukesha | $10,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Nw Indiana | $10,000 | Merriville, IN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Neighbors Mn | $10,000 | South St Paul, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| North Country Food Bank | $10,000 | East Grand Forks, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank - Cedar Valley Food Pantry | $10,000 | Waterloo, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Now Nutrition On Weekends | $10,000 | Marshfield, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| River Bend Food Bank | $10,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Rocori Area Food Shelf | $10,000 | Cold Spring, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Sacramento Food Bank | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| The Hope Market | $10,000 | Gardner, KS, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Western Upper Peninsula Food Bank | $10,000 | Houghton, MI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Billings Food Bank | $10,000 | Billings, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Council Of Community Services Community Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Gillette, WY, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Food Bank For The Heartland | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Friday Food Bag Foundation | $10,000 | Cheyenne, WY, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Great Falls Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $20,000 | Bismarck, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $10,000 | Fargo, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Hope Center In Waukesha | $10,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Nw Indiana | $10,000 | Merriville, IN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Neighbors Mn | $10,000 | South St Paul, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| North Country Food Bank | $10,000 | East Grand Forks, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank - Cedar Valley Food Pantry | $10,000 | Waterloo, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Now Nutrition On Weekends | $10,000 | Marshfield, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| River Bend Food Bank | $10,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Rocori Area Food Shelf | $10,000 | Cold Spring, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Sacramento Food Bank | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| The Hope Market | $10,000 | Gardner, KS, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Western Upper Peninsula Food Bank | $10,000 | Houghton, MI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2023 |
| Avon Food Shelf | $10,000 | Avon, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Carbon Country Food | $20,000 | Joliet, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Council Of Community Services | $10,000 | Gillette, WY, US | Community Soup Kitchen | 2022 |
| Dickinson County Salvation Army Mobile Food Pantry | $10,000 | Kingsford, MI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Family Services Of Billings | $10,000 | Billings, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Heartland | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Great Falls Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Great Plains Food Bank - Bismarck | $10,000 | Bismarck, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Great Plains Food Bank - Williston | $10,000 | Bismarck, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $20,000 | Fargo, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger For Grand Forks And Fargo | 2022 |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc | $10,000 | Hiawatha, IA, US | Health And Nutrition Services | 2022 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Nw Indiana | $10,000 | Merriville, IN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Northern Il Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Solve Hunger Today | 2022 |
| Project Hope | $20,000 | Columbus, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| River Bend Food Bank | $10,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| River City Food Bank | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $10,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Siouxland Food Bank | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Soup Or Socks | $10,000 | Marshfield, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| The Hope Market | $10,000 | Gardner, KS, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Avon Food Shelf | $10,000 | Avon, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Carbon Country Food | $20,000 | Joliet, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Council Of Community Services | $10,000 | Gillette, WY, US | Community Soup Kitchen | 2022 |
| Dickinson County Salvation Army Mobile Food Pantry | $10,000 | Kingsford, MI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Family Services Of Billings | $10,000 | Billings, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Heartland | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Great Falls Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Great Plains Food Bank - Bismarck | $10,000 | Bismarck, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Great Plains Food Bank - Williston | $10,000 | Bismarck, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $20,000 | Fargo, ND, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger For Grand Forks And Fargo | 2022 |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc | $10,000 | Hiawatha, IA, US | Health And Nutrition Services | 2022 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Nw Indiana | $10,000 | Merriville, IN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Northern Il Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Solve Hunger Today | 2022 |
| Project Hope | $20,000 | Columbus, MT, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| River Bend Food Bank | $10,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| River City Food Bank | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $10,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Siouxland Food Bank | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Soup Or Socks | $10,000 | Marshfield, WI, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| The Hope Market | $10,000 | Gardner, KS, US | Program Support To Reduce Hunger | 2022 |
| Agua Fria Food Bank | $10,000 | Avondale, AZ, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Billings Food Bank | $10,000 | Billings, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Edible Prairie Project | $10,000 | Gillette, WY, US | Summer Weekend Meals For Kids | 2021 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of The Heartland | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Great Falls Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $40,000 | Fargo, ND, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Hunger Solutions Minnesota | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Linn Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Nw Indiana | $10,000 | Merriville, IN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| River Bend Food Bank | $10,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Rocori Area Food Shelf | $10,000 | Cold Spring, MN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Soup Or Socks | $10,000 | Marshfield, WI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| The Hope Market | $10,000 | Gardner, KS, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Western Upper Peninsula Food Bank | $10,000 | Houghton, MI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Neighbors Inc | $10,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Rocori Area Food Shelf | $10,000 | Cold Spring, MN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Linn Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| River Bend Food Bank | $10,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Siouxland Food Bank | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | $10,000 | Rockford, IL, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Nw Indiana | $10,000 | Merriville, IN, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Nourish Kansas City | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Family Services Of Billings Foundation | $10,000 | Billings, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Great Falls Community Food Bank | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Great Plains Food Bank | $40,000 | Fargo, ND, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of The Heartland | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| The River Food Bank | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Nutrition On The Weekend (now) | $10,000 | Marshfield, WI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Hunger Task Force | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Wyoming Food Bank Of The Rockies | $10,000 | Evansville, WY, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Western Upper Peninsula Food Bank | $10,000 | Houghton, MI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| The Hunger Project | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Summit Academy Oic | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Education | 2017 |
| Honor Flight | $10,000 | Roseville, MN, US | Program Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Second Step Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 47-2198379 |
| Website | http://www.secondstepfoundation.org |
| Address | 117 PORTLAND AVE APT 302 Minneapolis, MN 55401-2560 |
Key People (8)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Second Step Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chair | Travis Penrod |
|---|---|
| Director Of The Foundation | Debra Penrod |
| Director & Treasurer | Aaron M Johansen |
| Director | Mary Johansen |
| Director, Co-lead Of Food Shelf Valid | Brittany Domier |
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
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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