John E Stross Family Foundation
John E Stross Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in St Petersburg, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K.
John E Stross Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John E Stross Family Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,500
- -78.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,500
- -57.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $7,033
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John E Stross Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Redefining Refuge ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John E Stross Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $18K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redefining Refuge Tampa, FL | Advocacy Against Domestic Violence | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,033 | $7,000 | $5,762 | $3,500 | 1 | $3,500 |
| 2024 | $6,095 | $13,500 | $19,352 | $16,500 | 2 | $16,500 |
| 2023 | $11,647 | — | $5,797 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 |
| 2022 | $17,444 | $21,500 | $16,267 | $8,500 | 2 | $8,500 |
| 2021 | $12,211 | — | $15,361 | $10,025 | 3 | $10,025 |
| 2020 | $27,572 | $200 | $19,222 | $17,750 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John E Stross Family Foundation is led by Jason E Stross, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason E Stross
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jenna Cibran
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 John E Stross Family Foundation
How much does John E Stross Family Foundation give each year?
John E Stross Family Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 2 grants.
How large is John E Stross Family Foundation?
John E Stross Family Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
Where does John E Stross Family Foundation operate?
John E Stross Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida.
What is John E Stross Family Foundation's EIN?
John E Stross Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1084785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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