Straz Family Foundation
The Straz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 37 grants totaling $5,886,901 to organizations including performing arts and art institutions, a wildlife organization, educational institutions, and a homeless-services provider.
Straz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Straz Family Foundation gave $5.9M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $159K), mostly in Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,886,901
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $159,105
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $131,664,428
- +4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (10 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (57% 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 Straz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4401 W Kennedy Blvd 150, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 313-1023
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Straz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan Opera ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 132 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida organizations received 57% of grant dollars, New York organizations 29%, Wisconsin organizations 9%, North Carolina organizations 4%, and Illinois organizations 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Straz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 37 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $91K; repeat grants $184K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $2.2M (2022) to $9.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Arts Education and Appreciation | $1,700,000 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Tampa, FL | Performing Arts Programming | $1,190,642 |
| Zootampa at Lowry Park Tampa, FL | Wildlife Protection and Preservation | $725,000 |
| Tampa Museum of Art Tampa, FL | Art Education and Appreciation | $684,000 |
| Carthage College Kenosha, WI | Christian Education | $500,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | Homeless Programs | $400,000 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | Academic Programs | $250,000 |
| John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Sarasota, FL | Arts Education and Appreciation | $110,000 |
| University of Florida Levin College of Law Gainesville, FL | Graduate Programs | $50,000 |
| Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa, FL | Public School Education | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,664,428 | $4,200,158 | $10,714,708 | $5,886,901 | 37 | $7,076,740 | $2,227,390 | $6,533,914 |
| 2023 | $126,035,824 | $6,490,894 | $18,975,092 | $4,805,919 | 36 | $6,097,568 | $3,591,202 | $5,892,806 |
| 2022 | $124,634,717 | $6,971,491 | $3,947,122 | $2,217,550 | 26 | $3,244,700 | $1,097,705 | $5,819,345 |
| 2021 | $131,621,183 | $77,599,258 | $3,572,321 | $9,840,150 | 21 | $10,945,605 | $5,753,544 | $5,927,547 |
| 2020 | $66,500,740 | $3,809,790 | $3,869,752 | $4,836,250 | 12 | — | $996,580 | $2,960,941 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Straz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts as a major Tampa performing arts center founded in 1987 that serves as a presenter, producer, educator, and community partner. The filing says the center provides access to more than 700,000 people annually and creates a regional economic impact of over $100 million each year.
The grants listed for 2024 show support for a range of organizations. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center describes its mission as inspiring, educating, and connecting the community through shared performing arts experiences. Tampa Museum of Art says it collects, preserves, studies, and exhibits art to educate, engage, and inspire. Metropolitan Ministries describes its work as caring for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through services intended to alleviate suffering, promote dignity, and foster self-sufficiency. Other 2024 recipients include educational institutions, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, and arts organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $5,886,901. Individual grants ranged from $526 to $1,700,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest reported grants were $1,700,000 to Metropolitan Opera for arts education and appreciation; $1,190,642 to Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center for performing arts programming; $725,000 to ZooTampa at Lowry Park for wildlife protection and preservation; and $684,000 to Tampa Museum of Art for art education and appreciation. Other notable awards included $500,000 to Carthage College, $400,000 to Metropolitan Ministries, and $250,000 to Wake Forest University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine Lowry Straz as trustee and chair, Keebler Straz as trustee and president, and Seacoast Bank as corporate trustee.
Straz Family Foundation is led by Keebler Straz, Trustee & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keebler Straz
Trustee & President
Trustee → Trustee & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Catherine Lowry Straz
Trustee & Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $135K (2024)
Seacoast Bank
Corporate Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $650K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marty Hancock (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Jarrod Holbrook (2020–2022) — Executive Director
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 $650K, to Seacoast Bank (Corporate Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Straz Family Foundation
How much does Straz Family Foundation give each year?
Straz Family Foundation gave $5.9M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.8M across 36 grants.
What is Straz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Straz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $159,105, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Straz Family Foundation that year got $91K on average.
Where does Straz Family Foundation give grants?
Straz Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Wisconsin (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (19 grants), Sarasota, FL (2 grants), Evanston, IL (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Straz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Straz Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Services" (6 grants) and "Academic Programs" (4 grants).
Who are Straz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Straz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Metropolitan Opera ($1,700,000), Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center ($1,190,642) and Zootampa at Lowry Park ($725,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Straz Family Foundation?
Straz Family Foundation reported $131.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Straz Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts as a major Tampa performing arts center founded in 1987 that serves as a presenter, producer, educator, and community partner. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Straz Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Straz Family Foundation's EIN?
Straz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1776211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Straz Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Straz Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/straz-family-foundation-morg_667b8b0443a143f5831bb41d495c46e2
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