Steps Foundation fka The Powers Private Foundation
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Colorado · EIN 20-8801554 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$83K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$934K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,550.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
83% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program | Rockport, TX | After school enrichment program | $22,700 |
| Rfisd Rockport Fulton Education Foundation | Rockport, TX | Bobby jackson endowment fund | $12,000 |
| Rockport Songwriter Association | Rockport, TX | Promoting the art of songwriting | $10,000 |
| Rockport Center for the Arts | Rockport, TX | Support arts in community | $7,550 |
| The Grow Haus | Denver, CO | Food program/youth education | $7,500 |
| Humane Society of Rockportfulton | Fulton, TX | Animal welfare services | $5,700 |
| Camp Aranzazu | Rockport, TX | Special needs/chronic illnesses | $5,000 |
| Women's Shelter of South Texas dba The Purple Door | Corpus Christi, TX | Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault | $4,000 |
| Rockport-Fulton Good Samaritans Inc | Rockport, TX | Provide essential goods and services for those in need | $3,500 |
| Blue Santa - Rockport Pd | Rockport, TX | Providing toys, clothing and groceries to economically disadvantaged local youth | $2,500 |
| The June Project | Fulton, TX | Animal welfare services (organization to prevent cruelty to animals) | $2,500 |
| Colorado Environmental Film Festival | Golden, CO | Educational organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,450 | 12 |
| 2023 | $150,730 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513079349101511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8801554
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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