Steps Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Youth Development and Education
- Income
- $14,400
- Spending
- $19,799
- Reserves
- 0.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 79%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $2,290 spent. The Retain Your Brain program served 56 students by providing 57 peer support groups that promoted emotional well-being, healthy coping strategies, and peer connection in a safe and supportive environment. The program also facilitated two 6-week Self-Care Series that equipped students and their families with practical tools to strengthen resilience, reduce stress, and support overall wellness. In addition, four Color of You workshops incorporated creative art activities to encourage self-expression, emotional awareness, and positive mental health. Together, these services helped reduce the stigma surrounding mental health while fostering resilience, supportive relationships, and social-emotional growth among participants.
- $4,360 spent. The Survival Program provided 70 life skills workshops to 56 students, equipping them with essential skills in communication, financial literacy, health and wellness, home living, leadership, and career readiness. Through individualized support, 12 students received one-on-one mentorship to help them overcome personal and academic challenges. Despite facing significant barriers, 28 participating students successfully graduated from high school, demonstrating the program's impact in fostering resilience, increasing educational success, and preparing youth for independent and productive futures.
- $664 spent. The Together We Can program strengthened family engagement and community connections by serving more than 100 families through 10 in-person and virtual community events. These events provided opportunities for families to build stronger relationships, access community resources, and participate in meaningful shared experiences. The program also produced 36 Talk Tuesday episodes, bringing together community partners, students, and families to engage in conversations on topics selected by youth, promoting education, community awareness, and family engagement. Additionally, through partnerships with local organizations, the program participated in more than 10 community outreach events, connecting with over 6,000 community members by sharing information about available services, resources, and opportunities that support youth and families.
- $3,290 spent. The Career Quest program provided two summer camps totaling 40 hours of workforce readiness training for two students with disabilities. Through hands-on learning, career exploration, and self-advocacy activities, participants developed essential employment skills, increased workplace confidence, and gained the knowledge needed to prepare for successful entry into the workforce.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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