Steps Ahead Charitable Family Foundation
Historical FunderCanton, Ohio · EIN 81-4754425 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $250,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | John C Bartley |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 80258, Canton OH 44708 |
| Phone | 3304172652 |
| Form and materials | Written Requests |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Except under unusual circumstances, grants are awarded exclusively for charitable religious or religious education purposes to organizations qualified under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and to public charities under 501(A)(1), (2), or (3). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Policy Roundtable | Strongsville, OH | General Support | $1,650,000 |
| First Liberty | Plano, TX | General Support | $500,000 |
| Maxwell Leadership Foundation | Duluth, GA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Choose Life Radio Network | Canton, OH | General Support | $107,000 |
| Compass North Church | Akron, OH | General Support | $100,000 |
| Highlands College | Birmingham, AL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Harvest Christian Fellowship | Riverside, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| TOPUCU Foundation | Avon Lake, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| United in Purpose | Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| General Council - Assemblies of God | Springfield, MO | General Support | $12,000 |
| Charity Water | Franklin, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,879,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $1,735,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $980,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612229349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4754425
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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