A Little Step Up Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 99-4969159 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$21K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$974
Total assets$471K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Regional Advocacy Project | San Francisco, CA | Love and Justice in the Streets | $10,000 |
| C Green | Oakland, CA | Hardship Assistance Grant | $4,000 |
| Fobbs | San Leandro, CA | Hardship Assistance Grant | $3,000 |
| S Kotevska | Oakland, CA | Hardship Assistance Grant | $1,600 |
| T Hall | Oakland, CA | Hardship Assistance Grant | $974 |
| A Swinger | Wilmington, DE | Hardship Assistance Grant | $420 |
| T L Calligan | Oakland, CA | Hardship Assistance Grant | $400 |
| G Stewart | Oakland, CA | Hardship Assistance Grant | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,594 | 8 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102141
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-4969159
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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