Stone Steps Foundation
Invitation OnlyCardiff, California · EIN 85-2108142 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$306K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acumen Fund Inc | New York, NY | General support | $200,000 |
| Global Communities | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $20,000 |
| Global Witness Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Street Business School | Niwot, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| Sustainable Buyers Guide Inc | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Al Otro Lado | San Ysidro, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Sanergy Inc | Brookline, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Sarara Institute | Denever, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Third Avenue Charitable Organization (Taco) | San Diego, CA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $305,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349101983
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2108142
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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