Strain-Japan PTO Inc
Strain-Japan PTO Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Sullivan, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19K in total assets.
Strain-Japan PTO Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $18,889
- +90.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $20,080
- +44.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $11,119
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Strain-Japan PTO Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Strain-Japan PTO Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strain-Japan School District Sullivan, MO | Field Trips Equipment Supplies | $12,527 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,889 | $20,080 | $11,119 | — | — | — | $710 |
| 2024 | $9,928 | $13,878 | $16,477 | — | — | $16,477 | $720 |
| 2023 | $12,527 | — | $12,655 | $12,527 | 1 | $12,655 | $379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Strain-Japan PTO Inc reported a distributable amount of $710 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Strain-Japan PTO Inc's only listed officer is Caren Vogt, Secretary Tr since 2024 (on filings since 2021) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caren Vogt
Secretary Tr
Secretary → Secretary Treasurer, 2023
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary Tr, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jessica A. Carpenter (2021) — President
- Former: Kari Schatz (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Strain-Japan PTO Inc
How large is Strain-Japan PTO Inc?
Strain-Japan PTO Inc reported $19K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What is Strain-Japan PTO Inc?
Strain-Japan PTO Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Sullivan, MO. It holds $19K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Strain-Japan PTO Inc operate?
Strain-Japan PTO Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
How much is Strain-Japan PTO Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Strain-Japan PTO Inc reported a distributable amount of $710 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Strain-Japan PTO Inc's EIN?
Strain-Japan PTO Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2488134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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