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Single Step Foundation is a private trust based in WALTHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Foster Dykema Cabot & Co. It holds total assets of $758K. Annual income is reported at $238K. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Single Step Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $218K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $51K in 2021 to $122K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $90K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, New York, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Single Step Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, NY.
Single Step Foundation has distributed a total of $218K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $90K.
Single Step Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Single Step Foundation is headquartered in WALTHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh K Foster Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elena I Foster | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$758K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$758K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$218K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plummer Youth PromiseTO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | Salem, MA | $90K | 2023 |
| Boston'S Children HospitalTO PROVIDE WORLDWIDE LEADERSHIP IN PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Beverly HospitalTO DELIVER QUALITY HEALTHCARE | Beverly, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Brooks SchoolFOR EDUCATION | North Andover, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Shore Country Day SchoolFOR EDUCATION | Beverly, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| SquashbustersTO CHALLENGE AND NURTURE URBAN YOUTH | Lawrence, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Raw Art WorksTO EMPOWER THE YOUTH IN THE ARTS | Lynn, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts BostonTO HOUSE AND PRESERVE PREEMINENT COLLECTIONS | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cabot Performing Arts CenterTO ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY | Beverly, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Trustees Of Reservations Annual AppealTO PRESERVE SCENIC, HISTORIC, AND ECOLOGICAL VALUE IN MASSACHUSETTS | Beverly, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Direct Relief FundTO PROVIDE MEDICAL RELIEF | Santa Barbara, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Cancer Center Of Santa BarbaraTO ENSURE SUPERIOR CANCER CARE FOR ALL SANTA BARBARA RESIDENTS | Santa Barbara, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| North Country Animal LeagueTO PROMOTE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HUMANS AND ANIMALS | Morrisville, VT | $1K | 2022 |
| Beverly BootstrapsTO PROVIDE CRITICAL RESOURCES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS | Beverly, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Essex County GreenbeltTO CONSERVE FARMLAND, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND SCENIC LANDSCAPES OF ESSEX COUNTY | Essex, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Acord Food PantryTO PREVENT HUNGER | South Hamilton, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Harlem Children'S ZoneTO BREAK THE CYCLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| African Wildlife FoundationTO ENSURE WILDLIFE AND WILD LANDS THRIVE IN MODERN AFRICA | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Boston Children'S HospitalGENERAL PURPOSES-UNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| The Trustees Of ReservationsGENERAL PURPOSE-UNRESTRICTED | Beverly, MA | $1K | 2021 |