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Second Step Foundation is a private corporation based in EAGAN, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Travis Penrod. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $771K. Total assets have grown from $100K in 2014 to $1.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Montana, Iowa, North Dakota. According to available records, Second Step Foundation has made 128 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $260K and $640K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $640K distributed across 56 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $40K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, Iowa, North Dakota, which account for 39% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 28 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Second Step Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 128 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, IA, ND.
Second Step Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 128 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $40K.
Second Step Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Second Step Foundation is headquartered in EAGAN, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Rains | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brittany Domier | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Aaron M Johansen | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Debra Penrod | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Elizabeth Johansen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dana Domier | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Travis Penrod | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$292K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$290K
Contributions
$560K
Net Investment Income
$21K
Distribution Amount
$68K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
128
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project HopePROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Columbus, MT | $20K | 2022 |
| Feeding South DakotaPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Sioux Falls, SD | $20K | 2023 |
| Great Plains Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Bismarck, ND | $20K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of SiouxlandPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Sioux City, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Great Falls Community Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Great Falls, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Hope Center In WaukeshaPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Waukesha, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Nw IndianaPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Merriville, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Montana Food Bank NetworkPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Missoula, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Neighbors MnPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | South St Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| North Country Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | East Grand Forks, ND | $10K | 2023 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank - Cedar Valley Food PantryPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Waterloo, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Now Nutrition On WeekendsPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Marshfield, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| River Bend Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Davenport, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Council Of Community Services Community Soup KitchenPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Gillette, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of LincolnPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Lincoln, NE | $10K | 2023 |
| Western Upper Peninsula Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Houghton, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Rock River Valley PantryPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Rockford, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Billings Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Billings, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern WisconsinPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Food Bank For The HeartlandPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2023 |
| Friday Food Bag FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Cheyenne, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of IowaPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Des Moines, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Rocori Area Food ShelfPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Cold Spring, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Sacramento Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| The Hope MarketPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Gardner, KS | $10K | 2023 |
| Carbon Country FoodPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Joliet, MT | $20K | 2022 |
| Second Harvest HeartlandPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Brooklyn Park, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| River City Food BankPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Family Services Of BillingsPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Billings, MT | $10K | 2022 |
| Dickinson County Salvation Army Mobile Food PantryPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Kingsford, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Avon Food ShelfPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Avon, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The HeartlandPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2022 |
| Great Plains Food Bank - BismarckPROGRAM SUPPORT TO REDUCE HUNGER | Bismarck, ND | $10K | 2022 |