Positive Step Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Positive Step Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Howell, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $130,830 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $17,772. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$130,830
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$17,772
- Assets$373,909
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $100,565 the year before.
74% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,565 | 30 | $506,859 |
| 2024 | $130,830 | 46 | $373,909 |
How to apply
Positive Step Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Positive Step Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 42 | $124,830 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lacasa Center | Support and advocate for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Provide prevention, education, and awareness to make communities safer. | $17,772 |
| Bark Nation | To end canine cruelty and save lives | $14,642 |
| Howell Nature Center | To teach people to be faithful caretakers of one another and the world around us | $13,090 |
| No Swine Left Behind | To rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt mini pigs and promote the education of mini pigs. | $8,817 |
| Grand Rapids Pitbull Alliance | To end breed discrimination through advocacy, education, enrichment, and outreach in our community | $6,955 |
| The Arc of Livingston | Provides advocacy, information, referrals, and support to people with developmental disabilities, and their families. | $6,200 |
| District 5 Animal Alliance | To rescue dogs at risk of euthanasia, primarily from detroit's municipal shelters, and place them into loving foster and adoptive homes | $5,609 |
| Capital Area Humane Society | To promote the humane treatment of companion animals through protection, placement, education, and example | $5,000 |
| Tail Waggers 1990 | To help people help animals by providing affordable preventative veterinary care and pet food pantry assistance to dog and cat owners of any income level. | $5,000 |
| Community Catalysts | To build people's power to create a health system rooted in race equity and health justice, ensuring health is a right for all. | $5,000 |
| Dog Aide | To educate dog owners on dog behavior, health, and wellness | $3,933 |
| The Karens | To provide community outreach to improve the lives of dogs in need in detroit. | $3,737 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | To sustainably and respectfully serve pets and the people who love them with compassionate, comprehensive, and exemplary care. | $3,626 |
| Torch 180 | To provide inclusive opportunities for vocational training, soft skills, and work experience for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages to help them gain sustainable employment and personal growth. | $3,500 |
| Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge | To provide lifelong sanctuary care to vulnerable animals and to educate the public to inspire compassionate living. | $3,500 |
| Animal Resource Funding Foundation | To provide funding and supplies to rescues and shelters, specifically to help with medical cases that exceed their funding and to support spay/neuter programs to reduce pet overpopulation. | $3,000 |
| Howell Parks & Rec Foundation | To enrich the lives of our community by providing quality recreational activities, programs, and facilities that promote health, wellness, and excitement in the residents of howell and surrounding areas. | $2,470 |
| Operation Solo | To provide temporary financial assistance to dog owners as well as build relationships in an effort to improve the quality of care for outside dogs in muskegon county. | $2,443 |
| Michigan Pitbull Education Project | Dog rescue | $1,482 |
| New Hope Pet Rescue | To provide a way to place unwanted, adoptable animals into loving homes while raising community awareness about responsible pet care and the issue of pet overpopulation. | $1,281 |
| Williamston Theater | To produce professional, intimate theatre that entertains, fosters empathy, and builds a sense of belonging for its audiences. | $1,000 |
| Calvin Johnson Jr Foundation Inc | To change the mindset of at-risk youth from struggle to survival, and from poor self-esteem to empowerment. | $1,000 |
| Miri S Legacy Inc - Senior Pets | To rescue, care for, and find loving, permanent homes for senior dogs. | $1,000 |
| Saving Destiny | To give animals in need, especially those with special needs, behavioral issues, or those who are nursing or pregnant, a second chance to thrive through rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming. | $1,000 |
| Eva Burrell Animal Shelter | To provide a safe haven for animals by offering them care, shelter, and rehoming services, while also educating the community, leading by example, and being diligent in their fundraising efforts. | $750 |
| Paws Awes & Claws | To rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need, with a focus on those from the metro detroit area. | $750 |
| Rea Family Animal Shelter (Ogemaw Hs) | To find "forever homes" for its guests, ensuring they are safe, well-fed, and free from injury, disease, fear, and distress. | $750 |
| Veteran Service Dogs Organization | To provide highly-trained service dogs to veterans with disabilities, aiming to restore independence, dignity, and a sense of purpose. | $550 |
| Skegemog Raptor Center | To rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned raptors to return them to the wild, to educate the public about conservation and ecology, and to participate in research to improve raptor care and awareness. | $511 |
| Giving Barn Community Outreach | To connect families in need with essential resources to live with dignity, bridge service gaps through home delivery, and foster a community of acceptance and love. | $508 |
| Second Chances Animal Resources | To provide assistance to animal welfare organizations | $500 |
| Poet Animal Rescue | To rescue dogs and puppies from high-kill shelters and other situations, provide them with necessary medical care, and find them permanent, loving homes by matching them with suitable families through their foster-based network. | $500 |
| Amber Renick House | To provide housing and educational resources for those impacted by substance abuse disorder | $500 |
| Livingston Arts Council | To engage, educate, and entertain all ages through arts and cultural activities, while also utilizing and preserving the howell opera house as a space for creative expression. | $500 |
| Clarkston Family Discovery Farm | To educate and inspire the next generation about healthy food, the value of nature, and sustainability, all within a positive community gathering space. | $500 |
| Peace Love & Paws | To provide compassionate care to homeless and neglected animals and find them their forever homes. | $500 |
| KIDS-4-K9S Inc | To empower young people to become strong advocates for ethical treatment of animals. | $500 |
| Furry Friends Rescue Inc | To rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned, abused, or homeless dogs and cats through a foster-based network. | $500 |
| All Species Kinship | Providing direct-outreach aid to chained or 24/7 outside dogs, injured/orphaned wildlife response, and farmed animal rescue | $325 |
| Gleaners | To helping solve hunger in southeast michigan | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrice Schreiber
- Brian Moore
- Cynthia Eeg
Questions people ask
Does Positive Step Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Positive Step Foundation Inc give?
$130,830 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Positive Step Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrice Schreiber (President/Secretary), Brian Moore (Vice President/Treasurer) and Cynthia Eeg (Director).
What does Positive Step Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and human services.