Strike Oil Foundation
Strike Oil Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $551.
Strike Oil Foundation at a glance
In short: Strike Oil Foundation gave $551 across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $551), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $551
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $551
- Median grant
- $551
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Strike Oil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Glaad ($551).
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
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Strike Oil Foundation gives
- In 2023 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 $551.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glaad Los Angeles, CA | General support for glaad which is the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization. | $551 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,225 | $1,776 | $551 | 1 | $1,776 | $26 |
| 2022 | $551 | $1,520 | $1,520 | — | — | $1,520 | $27 |
| 2021 | $551 | $895 | $895 | — | — | $895 | $27 |
| 2020 | $551 | $1,019 | $1,029 | — | — | — | $28 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Strike Oil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Strike Oil Foundation is led by Natalia Getty, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Natalia Getty
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ariadne Getty
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leigh Vales
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Strike Oil Foundation
How much does Strike Oil Foundation give each year?
Strike Oil Foundation gave $551 across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Strike Oil Foundation operate?
Strike Oil Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is Strike Oil Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Strike Oil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Strike Oil Foundation's EIN?
Strike Oil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4546351. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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