Strada Collaborative Inc
To empower all learners - and those who serve them - Strada Collaborative, inc. Provides critical resources, educational support, and career experiences leading to equitable education and employment pathways.
Strada Collaborative Inc at a glance
In short: Strada Collaborative Inc gave $49.2M across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $6.2M), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $49,206,886
- +152536.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- Average grant
- $6,150,861
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Strada Collaborative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Strada Education Foundation Inc ($49.1M). Together the top 8 received $49.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $49.2M (2023). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $49.2M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strada Education Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Operating Grant | $49,126,886 |
| California State University Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | Operating Grant | $20,000 |
| San Diego Mesa College Foundation Inc San Diego, CA | Operating Grant | $10,000 |
| San Diego City College Foundation Inc San Diego, CA | Operating Grant | $10,000 |
| Miramar College Foundation Inc San Diego, CA | Operating Grant | $10,000 |
| Crafton Hills College Foundation Yucaipa, CA | Operating Grant | $10,000 |
| California State University San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | Operating Grant | $10,000 |
| California State University Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Operating Grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $74,422,160 | $127,845,259 | $49,206,886 | 8 |
| 2022 | $58,003,532 | $76,931,166 | $79,334,560 | $32,238 | Total only |
| 2021 | $87,757,237 | $36,146,755 | $17,521,070 | $21,462 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Strada Collaborative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Strada Collaborative Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $49.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Strada Collaborative Inc is led by Earl Buford, President - Cael on every filing since 2021; 10 of 17 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Earl Buford
President - Cael
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$63K (2021) → $419K (2023)
Jaime Nunez
President - Eaw
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $379K (2023)
Michael Marriner
President - Rtn
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$65K (2021) → $415K (2023)
Ruth White
President - Itk
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$59K (2021) → $432K (2023)
Thomas Dawson
President & Chairman
President → President & Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
39 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian McAllister
COO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$53K (2021) → $248K (2023)
Kai Drekmeier
Chief Development Officer
Chief Develop Officer → Chief Development Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$53K (2021) → $317K (2023)
Stephen Ast
Assistant Vice President & Partner Successor
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$51K (2021) → $284K (2023)
Davina Biddle
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
$193K (2023)
Meaghan Joyce
Vice President of Solutions
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$230K (2023)
Riikka Marr
Senior Vice President Finance
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$230K (2023)
Daryl Graham
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Lutz
Board Member & Vice Chair
Chairman → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Austin
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Watkins
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ragsdale
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Powell Dir
Int. Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Ariella Tenuta (2021–2022) — CFO
- Former: Christina Clark (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Elena Wealty (2022) — Controller
- Former: Larry Lutz Chairman (2022) — Vice Chair · Filing note: Thru 4822
- Former: Erin Roth (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Donato (2021) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Michael Embry (2021) — Senior Vice President & Partner Successor
- Former: William Hansen (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $432K, to Ruth White (President - ITK). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Strada Collaborative Inc
How much does Strada Collaborative Inc give each year?
Strada Collaborative Inc gave $49.2M across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it reported $32K in grants paid.
What is Strada Collaborative Inc's typical grant size?
Strada Collaborative Inc's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $6,150,861, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Strada Collaborative Inc give grants?
Strada Collaborative Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does Strada Collaborative Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Strada Collaborative Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Who are Strada Collaborative Inc's largest grantees?
Strada Collaborative Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Strada Education Foundation Inc ($49,126,886), California State University Channel Islands ($20,000) and San Diego Mesa College Foundation Inc ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Strada Collaborative Inc?
Strada Collaborative Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Indianapolis, IN.
What is Strada Collaborative Inc's EIN?
Strada Collaborative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1250084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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