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12 funders with a record of paying for “footsteps”
Where the money went
Largest: $47,500 to FOOTSTEPS INC — to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions.
Largest: $273,725 to FOOTSTEPS (2023) — grants support scholarships for women with financial need
The San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $234,370 · through 2024Largest: $90,000 to FOOTSTEPS FOR AFRICA — advised - for general operating support.
Largest: $10,000 to FREDS FOOTSTEPS — operating funds/scholarship
Largest: $100,000 to Footsteps Inc — economic empowerment work of footsteps with a focus on career services
Largest: $75,000 to FOOTSTEPS — unrestricted use by donee
The Diane and Guilford Glazer FoundationBeverly Hills, CA
4 matching grants · $230,000 · through 2024Largest: $60,000 to FOOTSTEPS — thriving jewish identities & communities
Largest: $40,000 to MOISHE HOUSE — footsteps program
Largest: $250,000 to FOOTSTEPS INC — general operating
Largest: $15,000 to Footsteps Inc — general support for footsteps, inc.
Largest: $300,000 to FOOTSTEPS INC — to support the annual operating budget of this organization, which provides comprehensive case management and support services for individuals leaving the ultra-orthodox community.
The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift FundNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $40,000 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to FOOTSTEPS INC — educational programs & other student svc
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →