What is S.T.E.P?
Students Teaching & Empowering Philanthropy
S.T.E.P. (Students Teaching & Empowering Philanthropy) is a program in Marshalltown run by youth for the purpose of nurturing philanthropy in youth, developing leaders and allowing youth to identify new community opportunities or expand on existing ones.
This year-long program, sponsored by the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation and Community Foundation of Marshall County, empowers and challenges high school students to address, identify and seek solutions to community needs. The program culminates with the students awarding $10,000 from the Youth Philanthropy Funds of the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation & Community Foundation of Marshall County to non-profit agencies in Marshall County.
What We Do:
S.T.E.P. is a board of high school students from Marshalltown High School.
The Members meet twice a month and participate in every aspect of the grant making process, from writing the application to creating the selection criteria.
Members actively engage in leadership training, on-site visits to non-profit agencies, marketing, and team building activities.
Members plan and implement philanthropy and volunteer activities in the community.
Ready to apply for the S.T.E.P Grant? Click here to download an application!
Interested in learning more about the S.T.E.P program? Contact us!
709 South Center Street, Ste. 125 Marshalltown, IA 50158
Phone: 641-752-8340
phi·lan·thro·py
/fəˈlanTHrəpē/
the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.