Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation
Louisville, CO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-8801554
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Louisville, CO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-8801554
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Steps Foundation, formerly known as The Powers Private Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Texas, Colorado, and California. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Steps Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EARTHSAVER FUND
$100K
10%
BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
$72K
7%
THE ODYSSEY AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
$50K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation?
No. Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation give?
Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Colorado, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $83 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include EARTHSAVER FUND, BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION, and THE ODYSSEY AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation?
Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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