Don and Joan Strube Family
Don and Joan Strube Family is a private foundation, based in Winter Garden, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $394K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $55K.
Don and Joan Strube Family at a glance
In short: Don and Joan Strube Family gave $75K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $75,000
- -54.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -55.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $18,750
- +3.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $393,710
- +25.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (73% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Don and Joan Strube Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Holy Family Catholic Church ($35K). Together the top 4 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Don and Joan Strube Family gives
- Giving grew 2400% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 405% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $164K (2025). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Church Orlando, FL | Donation | $35,000 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | Donation | $20,000 |
| Down Syndrome Foundation Winter Park, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation Orlando, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $393,710 | $155,102 | $75,600 | $75,000 | 4 | $75,000 | $55,102 | $18,514 |
| 2025 | $314,809 | $41,456 | $164,780 | $163,500 | 9 | $163,500 | $41,456 | $19,619 |
| 2024 | $438,786 | $234,488 | $20,830 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $34,488 | $17,192 |
| 2023 | $225,128 | $11,712 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $11,712 | $10,606 |
| 2022 | $216,417 | $340,430 | $135,655 | $135,000 | 6 | $135,000 | $430 | $7,754 |
| 2021 | $11,641 | $30,003 | $56,044 | $55,000 | 2 | — | $3 | $1,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don and Joan Strube Family reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Don and Joan Strube Family is led by Richard K. Strube, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Richard K. Strube
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joan E. Strube
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marlys Strube
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Donald K. Strube Jr. (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan K. Sandberg (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas W. Strube (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Timothy A. Strube (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Donald K. Strube Sr. (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Don and Joan Strube Family
How much does Don and Joan Strube Family give each year?
Don and Joan Strube Family gave $75K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $164K across 9 grants.
What is Don and Joan Strube Family's typical grant size?
Don and Joan Strube Family's median grant in 2026 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,750, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Don and Joan Strube Family give grants?
Don and Joan Strube Family gives mostly in Florida: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Don and Joan Strube Family give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Don and Joan Strube Family's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
How large is Don and Joan Strube Family?
Don and Joan Strube Family reported $394K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Don and Joan Strube Family's EIN?
Don and Joan Strube Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0682823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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