Streng Charitable Foundation Inc
Streng Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $469K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $25K.
Streng Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Streng Charitable Foundation Inc gave $55K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $28K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $55,000
- +10.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $27,500
- -45.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $469,463
- -2.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Iowa (91% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Streng Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Wartburg Theological Seminary ($50K). Together the top 2 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Streng Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 120% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 172% of 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
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $55K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque, IA | Faculty support | $50,000 |
| Bach Society Houston Houston, TX | Program support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $469,463 | $134,604 | $55,000 | $55,000 | 2 | $55,000 | $25,091 | $31,934 |
| 2022 | $479,496 | $170,813 | $51,293 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $73,153 | $27,370 |
| 2021 | $431,839 | $209,587 | $51,016 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $85,420 | $28,853 |
| 2020 | $325,237 | $98,166 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $47,379 | $19,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Streng Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Streng Charitable Foundation Inc is led by William Paul Streng, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
William Paul Streng
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith M Blissard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristine S. Roe
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John E Streng
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sarah B Streng (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Streng Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Streng Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Streng Charitable Foundation Inc gave $55K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Streng Charitable Foundation Inc?
Streng Charitable Foundation Inc reported $469K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Streng Charitable Foundation Inc operate?
Streng Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Iowa, Texas.
What is Streng Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Streng Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0515234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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