Rosey Grier Giant Step Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California · EIN 95-3641483
- California
- Los Angeles
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $330KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 7Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $7.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT WILL:1 - MOTIVATE DISADVANTAGED YOUTH TO ACQUIRE THE LEARNING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO DEVELOP ACADEMICALLY AND BE ABLE TO COMPETE FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN DIFFERENT PROFESSIONS. 2 - ESTABLISH PROGRAMS THAT WILL ALSO HELP THESE YOUTH ACQUIRE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL TOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN AMATUER ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND ALSO APPLY THESE TOOLS TO ENHANCE THEIR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT.3 - STRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THESE YOUTH TO INTERACT WITH SENIOR CITIZENS AND LEARN LIFE LESSONS FROM THESE OLDER ADULTS. 4 - FOSTER AND PROMOTE SPIRITIUAL VALUES OF THE YOUTH SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION.5 - ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT EACH OF THE FOREGOING ACTIVITIES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Christian Academy | $180K | 2025 |
| Game Breakers Academy | $50K | 2025 |
| Seven Peaks Academy | $41K | 2025 |
| Kenneth Copeland Ministries | $25K | 2025 |
| San Antonio Patriots | $15K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (7 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.