Her Next Steps
Accepts applications
Her Next Steps is a private foundation in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,636 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,899 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$30,636
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,899
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$208,304
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12,051 the year before.
100% 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 | $12,051 | 4 | $114,251 |
| 2024 | $30,636 | 10 | $208,304 |
How to apply
| Contact | Various Ngo Trusted Advisors 3 N Kingston Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (908) 329-7083, hernextsteps@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Application (word document) sent to ngo trusted advisors to provide to women interested in the micro-finance program. Application includes personal information, previous work experience, business plan, and cost needs breakdown. Sent back to organization for committee to review. |
| Deadlines | Applications can be submitted to the ngo trusted advisors throughout the year. No deadline. |
| Restrictions | All awards are paid to in-country ngo partners that distribute to women in various countries for various start-up projects limited to $2,000 maximum. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Her Next Steps funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Florida. It also paid $20,636 in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Puressa Humanitarian | India purchase of sewing machines | $10,000 |
| Sibahle National Disability Projects | Work for life program | $6,943 |
| Family Hope Foundation | Business loan program, computers, and trusted advisor costs | $3,239 |
| Hope for Korah | Donation to setup hiwot hairdress salon | $2,032 |
| Teach Beyond Ngo | Work for life program | $2,010 |
| Laure Nakweti | Rebuild business ruined by fire. | $1,788 |
| Glory Baptist Church | Scholarship | $1,719 |
| Seed of Hope | Work for life training | $1,200 |
| Hannah's House | Sewing project | $1,050 |
| Teach Beyond Ngo | Business loan program | $655 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Kautzmann
- Tamera Peters
- Susanne Ritter
- Deanne Wiebe
- Kristina Ptacek
- Laurie Wolters
- Margaret Love
- Patricia Stuart
Questions people ask
Does Her Next Steps accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications can be submitted to the ngo trusted advisors throughout the year. No deadline..
How much does Her Next Steps give?
$30,636 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,899.
Who runs Her Next Steps?
Its 2024 filing lists Tracy Kautzmann (Ceo, Co-Founder), Tamera Peters (Vice Ceo, Co-Founder), Susanne Ritter (Board Chair) and Deanne Wiebe (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Her Next Steps fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.