The Giant Steps Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-2069841
Foundation Overview
Based in San Francisco, CA, The Giant Steps Foundation has awarded 245 grants totaling $10,504,588 to organizations in California, Colorado and 25 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $61 to $1,756,042, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$10,504,588
Total Assets
$15,301,226
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
44
Median Grant
$8,750
% Median Grant Decline
-12%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 50%
22 of 44 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
California
50% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 27 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Davis (11%), San Francisco (11%), Redwood City (9%).
Funding Trajectory
+80%
Strong 80% 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
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (49%). 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 The Giant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Of Angels | $60,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | General Support/maui Fire Aid | 2023 |
| Kane's Krusade | $70,222 | East Longmeadow, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Stanford Healthcare | $240,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Compassionate Scholar Fund | 2023 |
| Women Donors Network | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| American Wild Horse Campaign | $72,000 | Davis, CA, US | Humane Fertility Program | 2023 |
| Bhutan Foundation | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | New Facility And General Support | 2023 |
| Marin Humane | $25,000 | Novato, CA, US | Pen Pals Program/vegan Catering | 2023 |
| Fixnation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wildcare | $60,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Vegan Catering & General Support | 2023 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wildhorses In Need | $40,000 | Golconda, NV, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Into The Light | $15,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Giving Hope Project | $1,000 | Sammamish, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Mitzvah Fund | $5,000 | East Montpelier, VT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Salt River Wild Horse Management Group | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Farmlink Project | $300,000 | Manhattan, NY, US | Navajo & Cherokee Vegan Food Support | 2023 |
| Better Food Foundation (Vegans Of La) | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chasing Horses Wild Horse Advocates | $2,500 | Dickinson, ND, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ever After Mustang Rescue | $1,000 | Biddeford, ME, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Semper K9 Assistance Dogs | $2,500 | Quantico, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Seniors Pet Assistance Network | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation | $2,500 | Newtown, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Peace Of Mind Dog Rescue | $7,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Helping Paws Program For Seniors | 2023 |
| Grandpaws Pantry | $1,000 | Glendale, AZ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Medical Mutts | $2,500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Paws For Life K9 | $1,000 | Mission Hills, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sawtooth Botanical Garden | $5,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $10,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Flag Ranch Foundation | $5,000 | Paso Robles, CA, US | Campaign | 2023 |
| Assert The Second Responders | $500 | Soquel, CA, US | Maui Fire Aid | 2023 |
| Hale Makua Health Service | $10,000 | Kahului, HI, US | Maui Fire Aid | 2023 |
| Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation | $10,000 | Puunene, HI, US | Maui Fire Aid | 2023 |
| Honi Honi Cats Maui | $5,000 | Makawao, HI, US | Maui Fire Aid | 2023 |
| Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center | $15,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | Maui Fire Aid | 2023 |
| Leilani Farm Sanctuary | $5,000 | Haiku, HI, US | Maui Fire Aid | 2023 |
| Malama Maui Nui | $10,000 | Puunene, HI, US | Maui Fire Aid | 2023 |
| Tiny Hoof Animal Therapy | $5,000 | Lahaina, HI, US | Maui Fire Aid | 2023 |
| Bloom Charity | $5,000 | North Chesterfield, VA, US | Morocco Earthquake Aid | 2023 |
| High Atlas Foundation | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Morocco Earthquake Aid | 2023 |
| Temple Beth-el Great Neck | $5,000 | Great Neck, NY, US | Vegan Food For The Interfaith Pantry | 2023 |
| Pawpads | $50,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Trust For Public Land | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Northern New England Work | 2023 |
| Education For All Children | $5,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade | $25,000 | Woodside, CA, US | Emergency Vehicles Matching Grant | 2023 |
| Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade | $20,000 | Woodside, CA, US | Matching Grant For General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue | $5,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Helping Horses Affected By Co Marshall Fire | 2022 |
| Jewish Colorado | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Helping Those Affected By Co Marshall Fire | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Boulder Valley | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Helping Animals Affected By Co Marshall Fire | 2022 |
| Fleet Of Angels | $30,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Kansas Wildfire, Helping Horses In Ukraine | 2022 |
| American Wild Horse Campaign | $117,410 | Davis, CA, US | Virginia Range Pzp Darting/purchase Of Fish Springs Conservation Land | 2022 |
| Bhutan Foundation | $20,600 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Wildhorses In Need | $10,000 | Golconda, NV, US | Chilly Pepper | 2022 |
| Fixnation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Into The Light | $10,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Kane's Krusade | $69,734 | East Longmeadow, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Stanford Healthcare | $240,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Compassionate Scholar Fund | 2022 |
| Marin Humane | $35,000 | Novato, CA, US | Pen Pals Program, Plant-based Catering | 2022 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | $20,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Follow Your Dream Foundation | $20,000 | Corte Madera, CA, US | Pasang: In The Shadow Of Everest, Documentary | 2022 |
| Vegan Outreach | $201,357 | Sacramento, CA, US | Vegan Food Aid | 2022 |
| Americans In Ukraine Foundation | $500 | Powhatan, VA, US | Helping Animals In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Big Little Life Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Norwood, MA, US | Helping Animals In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Food For Life Global | $15,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Vegan Food For Ukrainian Refugees | 2022 |
| Maya's Hope | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Helping Ukrainian Orphanages, Special Needs | 2022 |
| Razom | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Helping Ukrainian Refugees | 2022 |
| United Help Ukraine | $10,000 | Gaithersburg, MD, US | Helping Ukrainian Refugees | 2022 |
| Center For Animal Protection And Education | $90,000 | Grass Valley, CA, US | Wildfire Animal Assistance Fund | 2022 |
| Better Food Foundation | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Vegans Of La | 2022 |
| Giving Hope Project | $1,000 | Sammamish, WA, US | Helping Homeless | 2022 |
| Save Lafayette Trees | $1,000 | Lafayette, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Animal Place | $7,500 | Grass Valley, CA, US | Matching Gift For Ranch/evacuation Truck | 2022 |
| The Farmlink Project | $181,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Rescued Produce & Vegan Food For Native Americans | 2022 |
| Peace Of Mind Dog Rescue | $7,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Helping Low-income Seniors Keep Pets | 2022 |
| The Mitzvah Fund | $1,018 | East Montpelier, VT, US | Helping Low-income Seniors Keep Pets | 2022 |
| Pawpads | $70,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Temple Beth-el Great Neck | $10,000 | Great Neck, NY, US | Vegan Food For The Interfaith Pantry | 2022 |
| Pro-veg International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Greater Good's Master Class | 2022 |
| Rancho Compasion | $10,000 | Nicasio, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade | $20,000 | Woodside, CA, US | Matching Grant For General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Colorado Horse Rescue | $5,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Helping Horses Affected By Co Marshall Fire | 2022 |
| Jewish Colorado | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Helping Those Affected By Co Marshall Fire | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Boulder Valley | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Helping Animals Affected By Co Marshall Fire | 2022 |
| Fleet Of Angels | $30,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Kansas Wildfire, Helping Horses In Ukraine | 2022 |
| American Wild Horse Campaign | $117,410 | Davis, CA, US | Virginia Range Pzp Darting/purchase Of Fish Springs Conservation Land | 2022 |
| Bhutan Foundation | $20,600 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Wildhorses In Need | $10,000 | Golconda, NV, US | Chilly Pepper | 2022 |
| Fixnation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Into The Light | $10,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Kane's Krusade | $69,734 | East Longmeadow, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Stanford Healthcare | $240,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Compassionate Scholar Fund | 2022 |
| Marin Humane | $35,000 | Novato, CA, US | Pen Pals Program, Plant-based Catering | 2022 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | $20,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Follow Your Dream Foundation | $20,000 | Corte Madera, CA, US | Pasang: In The Shadow Of Everest, Documentary | 2022 |
| Vegan Outreach | $201,357 | Sacramento, CA, US | Vegan Food Aid | 2022 |
| Americans In Ukraine Foundation | $500 | Powhatan, VA, US | Helping Animals In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Big Little Life Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Norwood, MA, US | Helping Animals In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Food For Life Global | $15,000 | Wilmington, DE, US | Vegan Food For Ukrainian Refugees | 2022 |
| Maya's Hope | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Helping Ukrainian Orphanages, Special Needs | 2022 |
| Razom | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Helping Ukrainian Refugees | 2022 |
| United Help Ukraine | $10,000 | Gaithersburg, MD, US | Helping Ukrainian Refugees | 2022 |
| Center For Animal Protection And Education | $90,000 | Grass Valley, CA, US | Wildfire Animal Assistance Fund | 2022 |
| Better Food Foundation | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Vegans Of La | 2022 |
| Giving Hope Project | $1,000 | Sammamish, WA, US | Helping Homeless | 2022 |
| Save Lafayette Trees | $1,000 | Lafayette, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Animal Place | $7,500 | Grass Valley, CA, US | Matching Gift For Ranch/evacuation Truck | 2022 |
| The Farmlink Project | $181,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Rescued Produce & Vegan Food For Native Americans | 2022 |
| Peace Of Mind Dog Rescue | $7,500 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Helping Low-income Seniors Keep Pets | 2022 |
| The Mitzvah Fund | $1,018 | East Montpelier, VT, US | Helping Low-income Seniors Keep Pets | 2022 |
| Pawpads | $70,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Temple Beth-el Great Neck | $10,000 | Great Neck, NY, US | Vegan Food For The Interfaith Pantry | 2022 |
| Pro-veg International | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | For The Greater Good's Master Class | 2022 |
| Rancho Compasion | $10,000 | Nicasio, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| American Wild Horse Campaign | $73,100 | Davis, CA, US | Wild Horse Pzp Darting Program, Stay Wild Event Sponsorship, General Support | 2021 |
| Bhutan Foundation | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support For Bhutan Animal Rescue & Care | 2021 |
| Center For Animals Protection & Education | $10,000 | Grass Valley, CA, US | Wildfire Animal Assistance Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | End The Gap Scholarship | 2021 |
| Delaware Valley Raptor Center | $2,500 | Milford, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Education For All Children | $2,500 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Fixnation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Fleet Of Angels | $7,500 | Lakewood, CO, US | Ca Wildfire Fund - Dixie Fire | 2021 |
| Follow Your Dream Foundation | $25,000 | Corte Madera, CA, US | Pasang: In The Shadow Of Everest (sherpani) Documentary | 2021 |
| Into The Light Horse Rescue & Sanctuary | $20,000 | Woodside, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Kane's Krusade | $69,270 | East Longmeadow, MA, US | General Support, Matching Grant | 2021 |
| Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade | $10,000 | Woodside, CA, US | Matching Grant For Gifts From Art Fair | 2021 |
| Latino Community Foundation | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Ca Wildfire Fund - Dixie Fire | 2021 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs | $80,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Salt River Wild Horse Management Group | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $240,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Compassionate Scholar Fund | 2021 |
| Temple Beth-el Great Neck | $10,000 | Great Neck, NY, US | Interfaith Pantry Vegan Foods | 2021 |
| The Trust For Public Land | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Trips For Kids - Marin | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Upper Valley Land Trust | $2,500 | Hanover, NH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Vegan Outreach | $1,756,042 | Davis, CA, US | Vegan Food Aid | 2021 |
| Wildhorses In Need | $12,000 | Golconda, NV, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Winter Sun Horse Park | $10,000 | Bellevue, ID, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Women Donors Network | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wood River Trails Coalition | $5,000 | Hailey, ID, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Prairie Reserve | $2,500 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign | $60,000 | Davis, CA, US | Virginia Range Wild Horse Darting Program, The Stay Wild Event | 2020 |
| Birchbark Foundation | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Financial Assistance Vulnerable Families For Vet, Food, Etc. | 2020 |
| Community Action Board Of Santa Cruz County | $5,000 | Watsonville, CA, US | Help With The Fire Emergency Needs Of The Davenport Resource Board | 2020 |
| Delaware Raptor Center | $2,500 | Milford, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Earthjustice | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Regional/arctic Work | 2020 |
| Education For All Foundation | $2,500 | Portsmouth, NH, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Fleet Of Angels | $20,000 | Lakewood, CO, US | Helping With Hay During Covid-19, Help With Animals In Need Due Ca Fires | 2020 |
| Furry Friends Food Relief Program | $5,000 | Oakley, CA, US | Financial Assistance Families In Need | 2020 |
| Gizmo-cda | $7,500 | Coeur Dalene, ID, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Global Giving | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Wildlife Affected By Australian Wildfires | 2020 |
| Into The Light Horse Rescue & Sanctuary | $15,000 | Woodside, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Jasper Ridge Farm | $1,500 | Woodside, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Kane's Krusade | $15,000 | East Longmeadow, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade | $10,000 | Woodside, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Latino Community Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Norcal Wildlife Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Madre | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Hurricane Iota Relief Efforts | 2020 |
| Marin Humane Society | $20,000 | Novato, CA, US | Pet Safety Net Program | 2020 |
| Morningside Center For Teaching Social Responsibility | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Sponsorship Of Conference For Black Lives Matter | 2020 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs | $97,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $7,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Restoration Work On Redwoods | 2020 |
| Pets In Need | $32,500 | Redwood City, CA, US | Pet Care Assistance Program, Search Ad Pilot Program | 2020 |
| Puente De La Costa Sur | $2,500 | Pescadero, CA, US | Fire Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Salt River Wild Horse Management Group | $7,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Emergency Hay | 2020 |
| Stanford University | $240,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Establish The Lilo Leeds Compassionate Scholar Fund | 2020 |
| Temple Beth-el Great Neck | $10,000 | Great Neck, NY, US | Matching Grant For The Interfaith Pantry | 2020 |
| Trust For Public Land | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Support For Tpls Work In Ma | 2020 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | The Phd Scholarship For Leeds School Of Business Student | 2020 |
| Vegan Outreach | $1,407,398 | Davis, CA, US | Vegan Food Aid Project | 2020 |
| Wildcare | $6,527 | San Rafael, CA, US | Back-up Emergency Generator, Plant-based Food For Virtual Event | 2020 |
| Women's Donor Network | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wood River Bicycle Coalition | $7,500 | Hailey, ID, US | Trail Work For Ada Compliance | 2020 |
| American Wildhorse Campaign | $100,000 | Davis, CA, US | Round-ups, Outreach & Rescue Effort | 2018 |
| Seacology | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Chilika Lake Project | 2018 |
| Temple Beth El Great Neck | $10,000 | Great Neck, NY, US | Plant-based Foods For Food Bank | 2018 |
| Into The Light Horse Rescue & Sanctuary | $10,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $20,000 | Kanab, UT, US | Animal Healing & Recovery | 2018 |
| Fixnation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Wildcare | $24,500 | San Rafael, CA, US | Green Grant For 2018 Gala Vegan Catering | 2018 |
| Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs Inc | $152,500 | Lakeville, MN, US | Adept Program, Classroom & General Support | 2018 |
| Women Donors Network | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Development Of Issues Of Progressive Philanthropy | 2018 |
| Pets In Need | $50,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Save Our Kittens Program | 2018 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Environmental Education & Youth Leadership | 2018 |
| Center For Animal Protection & Education | $2,500 | Grass Valley, CA, US | Animal Rescues From Camp Fires | 2018 |
| St Setons Orphaned Animals | $15,000 | Fredericksburg, VA, US | Orphaned Love Program Subsiding Vet Care For Low Income Families | 2018 |
| Bhutan Foundation | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Rescue & Care And The Maya Foundation | 2018 |
| Rocket Dog Rescue | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| North Valley Animal Disaster Group | $10,000 | Chico, CA, US | Rescue Animals Affected By Camp Fires | 2018 |
| San Francisco Samoyed Rescue | $8,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Rescue Samoyed With Humane Society Of North Iowa | 2018 |
| Fleet Of Angels | $1,500 | Lakewood, CO, US | Support For Horses Affected By Camp Fires | 2018 |
| Redrover | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Trips For Kids | $10,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Trail Rides, Earn A Bke And Mobile Bike Programs | 2018 |
| North Valley Community Foundation | $1,000 | Chico, CA, US | Support For Camp Fire Victims | 2018 |
| Vegan Outreach | $40,800 | Davis, CA, US | India & Mexico Oureach & Vegan Program | 2018 |
| Marin Humane Society | $10,000 | Novato, CA, US | Penpals Program | 2018 |
| International Friends Of Elton John Aids Fdtn Uk | $8,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | Argento Ball In Honor Of Billie Jean & Ilana | 2018 |
| Wildhorses In Need | $100,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Chilly Pepper For Horse Rescue Vet Care; Purchase Hay For A Little Piece Of Heaven - A Wild Horse | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of North Iowa | $13,000 | Mason City, IA, US | Support For Samoyed Rescue; Trainer For Res | 2018 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | $15,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Recruiting & Training Dogs | 2016 |
| Agitarte | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Hurricane Relief Matching Grant | 2016 |
| Trips For Kids | $10,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Mountain Bike Rides Earn A Bike Job Training And Mobile Bike Workshops | 2016 |
| Into The Light Horse Rescue & Sanctuary | $8,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $75,000 | Kanab, UT, US | Horse Haven Build Art & Horse Rehabilitation And Care | 2016 |
| Vegan Outreach | $96,294 | Davis, CA, US | 1-5 And 99 Outreach & Partnership With Congressional Veg Staff Assoc | 2016 |
| Fixnation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Spay/neuter Homeless/feral Cats | 2016 |
| Wildcare | $10,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Terwilliger Nature Education Program | 2016 |
| Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs Inc | $114,600 | Lakeville, MN, US | Adept Program, Classroom & General Support | 2016 |
| A Foundation Building Strength | $50,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Funding Research For Nemaline Myopathy | 2016 |
| Dreamcatcher Wild Horse And Burro Sanctuary | $50,000 | Ravendale, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Least Resistance Training Concepts Inc | $6,060 | Stagecoach, NV, US | Chilly Pepper Miracle Mustang And General Support | 2016 |
| Schott Foundation For Public Education | $12,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| The Nonhuman Rights Project | $10,000 | Coral Springs, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Elephant Crisis Fund | 2016 |
| Girl Ventures | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Wild Horses In Need | $24,150 | Ojai, CA, US | Wild Horse Rescue | 2016 |
| Women Donors Network | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Development Of Issues Of Progressive Philanthropy | 2016 |
| American Wild Horse Campaign | $100,060 | Davis, CA, US | Wild Horse Rescue | 2016 |
| Pets In Need | $750 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Wildlife Associates | $10,000 | Half Moon Bay, CA, US | Youth At-risk | 2016 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Environmental Education And Youth Leadership | 2016 |
| Vieques Humane Society And Animal Rescue | $5,000 | Vieques, PR, US | Hurricane Animal Rescue Efforts | 2016 |
| Austin Pets Alive | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Hurricane Animal Rescue Efforts | 2016 |
| Sunrise Horse Rescue | $1,500 | St Helena, CA, US | Hay Tarp & General Operating Support For Fire Relief | 2016 |
| St Huberts Animal Welfare Center | $5,000 | Madison, NJ, US | Hurricane Rescue Efforts | 2016 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | $61 | Seattle, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | $15,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Recruiting & Training Dogs | 2015 |
| Peninsula Humane Society & Spca | $17,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Rabbit Adoption Warren In Memory Of Smudge Bunny Leeds; Top Dog Sponsorship | 2015 |
| Trips For Kids Marin | $10,000 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Mountain Bike Rides Earn A Bike Job Training And Mobile Bike Workshops | 2015 |
| Women's Sports Foundation | $55,000 | East Meadow, NY, US | 2016 Annual Salute | 2015 |
| Into The Light Horse Rescue & Sanctuary | $4,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Support & Vet Bills | 2015 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $15,000 | Kanab, UT, US | Horse Rescue | 2015 |
| Vegan Outreach | $37,500 | Davis, CA, US | Diversity Staff Position And Inner-city Vegan Festival | 2015 |
| Fixnation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Spay/neuter Homeless/feral Cats In La | 2015 |
| Wildcare | $10,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Nature Education, Wildlife Rehabilitation And Community Outreach | 2015 |
| Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs Inc | $169,016 | Savage, MN, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Berkeley East Bay Humane Society | $25,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Low Income Spay & Neuter | 2015 |
| Humane Society International | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Least Resistance Training Concepts Inc | $7,500 | Stagecoach, NV, US | Chilly Pepper Miracle Mustang For General Support & Vet Care | 2015 |
| Square Peg Foundation | $50,000 | Half Moon Bay, CA, US | Matching Grant For Movement Method Training Program | 2015 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | $100,000 | Vienna, VA, US | Building Out Tchindzoulou Island | 2015 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Elephant Crisis Fund | 2015 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Protection Of Seals Campaign | 2015 |
| Marin Humane Society | $10,000 | Novato, CA, US | Penpals Program | 2015 |
| Women Donors Network | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Development Of Issues Of Progressive Philanthropy | 2015 |
| American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign | $25,000 | Davis, CA, US | Wild Horse Rescue | 2015 |
| Kanes Krusade Inc | $2,500 | East Longmeadow, MA, US | Matching Grant | 2015 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Giant Steps Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 52-2069841 |
| Website | http://www.giantsteps.org |
| Address | CO HOOD STRONG 275 BATTERY 900 San Francisco, CA 94111-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Giant Steps Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | Jennifer Leeds |
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| Vice President | Daphne Muehle |
Forms 990-PF
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- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- 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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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
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