Private foundation · EIN 35-2016508 · San Diego, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Step Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $897K total, median $153K. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$897K
Median grant
$153K
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Scripps Research InstituteLA Jolla, CAGeneral grant$349K
Taking Control of Your DiabetesSan Diego, CAGeneral grant$315K
UC San Diego FoundationLA Jolla, CAGeneral grant$153K
Power for Parkinson'sAustin, TXGeneral grant$69K
San Diego Automotive Museum IncSan Diego, CAGeneral grant$10K

By state: California 4 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Step Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, administered in care of Eugene L Step, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Step Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Step Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $897K across 5 grants, a median of $153K.

Where does Step Family Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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