George a Strba Charitable Trust
George a Strba Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Poughkeepsie, New York. It reported 16 grants totaling $211,000 in 2024, all to recipients in New York.
George a Strba Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: George a Strba Charitable Trust gave $211K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,000
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,188
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $2,448,577
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George a Strba Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Requests should explain the purpose of the funding. The foundation says it tries to avoid a rigid application procedure and aims to be responsible and flexible. It supports organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: David Ferenz
Mailing address: 240 Garden St Suite 205, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 454-0500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George a Strba Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dutchess Outreach Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George a Strba Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2020) to $211K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dutchess Outreach Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | General Operations | $25,000 |
| The Art Effect Poughkeepsie, NY | General Operations | $18,000 |
| Bardavon Poughkeepsie, NY | General Operations | $17,500 |
| Dutchess Community College Foundation Poughkeepsie, NY | General Operations | $17,500 |
| Dutchess County SPCA Hyde Park, NY | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Friends of the PPLD Poughkeepsie, NY | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Center Poughkeepsie, NY | General Operations | $13,500 |
| Family Services Inc (Trac) Poughkeepsie, NY | General Operations | $13,500 |
| Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Poughkeepsie, NY | General Operations | $12,500 |
| Mid Hudson Discovery Museum Poughkeepsie, NY | General Operations | $12,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,448,577 | $289,026 | $247,369 | $211,000 | 16 | $215,393 | $252,567 | $160,854 |
| 2023 | $2,407,318 | $64,282 | $243,825 | $206,000 | 17 | $210,171 | $42,638 | $156,967 |
| 2022 | $2,588,417 | $266,690 | $238,716 | $200,000 | 17 | $205,248 | $233,222 | $163,691 |
| 2021 | $2,564,273 | $217,089 | $207,421 | $174,000 | 18 | $175,914 | $183,966 | $179,614 |
| 2020 | $2,553,358 | $122,849 | $178,724 | $145,500 | 17 | — | $90,059 | $156,941 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George a Strba Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $161K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes hunger relief and community revitalization, arts education, college scholarships, animal welfare, child abuse prevention, and addiction recovery. For example, Dutchess Outreach describes its work as providing hunger and relief services and supporting access to fresh, healthy food; The Art Effect describes itself as a community-based arts education center; and Marc Foundation describes its purpose as aiding and promoting addiction recovery. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $211,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $25,000, with a median of $13,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 to Dutchess Outreach Inc; $18,000 to The Art Effect; $17,500 each to Bardavon and Dutchess Community College Foundation; and $15,000 each to Dutchess County SPCA and Friends of the PPLD. The listed grants were for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Ferenz as trustee.
George a Strba Charitable Trust is led by David Ferenz, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Ferenz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to David Ferenz (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George a Strba Charitable Trust
How much does George a Strba Charitable Trust give each year?
George a Strba Charitable Trust gave $211K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $206K across 17 grants.
What is George a Strba Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
George a Strba Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $13,188, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George a Strba Charitable Trust that year got $11K on average.
Where does George a Strba Charitable Trust give grants?
George a Strba Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Poughkeepsie, NY (13 grants).
Does George a Strba Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George a Strba Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George a Strba Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
George a Strba Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Dutchess Outreach Inc ($25,000), The Art Effect ($18,000) and Bardavon ($17,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George a Strba Charitable Trust?
George a Strba Charitable Trust reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George a Strba Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes hunger relief and community revitalization, arts education, college scholarships, animal welfare, child abuse prevention, and addiction recovery. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George a Strba Charitable Trust?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George a Strba Charitable Trust's EIN?
George a Strba Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6139129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George a Strba Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). George a Strba Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-a-strba-charitable-trust-morg_87220c06701e4032a080d02c317ed701
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