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Private foundation · EIN 35-2016508

The Step Family Foundation

San Diego, CA

The Step Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $897K in grants and contributions paid across 5 grants, with $5.46M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to The Scripps Research Institute, Taking Control of Your Diabetes and Uc San Diego Foundation.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Scripps Research InstituteLa Jolla, CAGeneral Grant$349,482
Taking Control of Your DiabetesSan Diego, CAGeneral Grant$314,565
Uc San Diego FoundationLa Jolla, CAGeneral Grant$153,088
Power for Parkinson'sAustin, TXGeneral Grant$68,995
San Diego Automotive Museum IncSan Diego, CAGeneral Grant$10,486

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Step Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Step Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Step Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $896,616 in grants and contributions paid (5 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Step Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to The Scripps Research Institute (CA), $349K, Taking Control of Your Diabetes (CA), $315K, Uc San Diego Foundation (CA), $153K, Power for Parkinson's (TX), $69K and San Diego Automotive Museum Inc (CA), $10.5K.