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Positive Step Foundation Inc

Animal Welfare Howell, MI EIN 845171167 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About Positive Step Foundation Inc

Positive Step Foundation Inc is a animal welfare organization based in HOWELL, United States. Annual revenue: $1. EIN: 845171167.

Headquarters
Howell, MI
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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Positive Step Foundation Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Howell, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 845171167. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $1 in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Positive Step Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 60 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Positive Step Foundation Inc is located in Howell, MI, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Positive Step Foundation Inc has $1 in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Positive Step Foundation Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $1 in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Positive Step Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Positive Step Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Positive Step Foundation Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Positive Step Foundation Inc is a animal welfare organization based in HOWELL, United States. Annual revenue: $1. EIN: 845171167. Positive Step Foundation Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Positive Step Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $1 is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Positive Step Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Positive Step Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 845171167, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
Under $10K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PA
Patrice Schreiber
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Patrice S••••••••
President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
FY2024
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$0.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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Positive Step Foundation Inc This page 60 $1 -
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Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Positive Step Foundation Inc

What is Positive Step Foundation Inc?
Positive Step Foundation Inc is a animal welfare private non-operating foundation based in Howell, United States. Positive Step Foundation Inc is a animal welfare organization based in HOWELL, United States. Annual revenue: $1. EIN: 845171167.
Who leads Positive Step Foundation Inc?
Patrice Schreiber serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Positive Step Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Howell, United States.
What is Positive Step Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K.
Is Positive Step Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Positive Step Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Positive Step Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 845171167.