Striker Foundation
Striker Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $10,482, supporting organizations in Colorado and other states.
Striker Foundation at a glance
In short: Striker Foundation gave $10K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $455.739), mostly in Colorado. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,482
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +76.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $456
- -41.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $336,785
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (55% 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 Striker Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 145 Monroe Street, Denver, CO 80206-5503
Phone: (303) 377-7776
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Striker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Sinai ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 22% to Florida, 11% to Washington, DC, 7% to New York, and 2% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Striker Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $246; repeat grants $591. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $384 repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $10K (2023) to $11K (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Sinai Denver, CO | Support | $2,004 |
| Chabad House Naples, FL | Support | $1,500 |
| Denver Jewish Day School Denver, CO | Support | $1,225 |
| Feeding America Waashington, DC | Support | $765 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Support | $750 |
| Food Bank Of The Rodkies Denver, CO | Support | $500 |
| Global Downs Syndrome Denver, CO | Support | $500 |
| Temple Emanuel Denver, CO | Support | $410 |
| Jewish Family Service Denver, CO | Support | $400 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Naples, FL | Support | $368 |
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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 | $336,785 | $19,592 | $11,579 | $10,482 | 23 | $10,582 | $18,874 | $16,585 |
| 2023 | $327,820 | $21,083 | $13,072 | $10,100 | 13 | $10,200 | $20,042 | $10,822 |
| 2022 | $343,610 | $162,414 | $12,846 | $11,436 | 18 | $11,536 | $79,260 | $9,997 |
| 2021 | $237,044 | $15,060 | $12,210 | $11,145 | 28 | $11,045 | $14,515 | $11,428 |
| 2020 | $234,160 | $13,322 | $12,376 | $11,018 | 15 | — | $12,331 | $11,049 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Striker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes Jewish education and community services, food assistance, domestic-violence services, children’s health, early literacy, and higher education. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Denver Jewish Day School describes its mission as ensuring a Jewish future through academic excellence and Jewish learning. SafeHouse Denver says it assists adults, children, and youth in reclaiming a life free from domestic violence. Reach Out and Read Colorado says it promotes school readiness and social-emotional skills by partnering with healthcare providers and providing books to young children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $10,482. Grants ranged from $10 to $2,004, with a median of $200. Among the larger grants were $2,004 to Temple Sinai in Denver, $1,500 to Chabad House in Naples, and $1,225 to Denver Jewish Day School. Other grants included $765 to Feeding America and $750 to Jewish National Fund.
Additional 2024 recipients included Jewish Federation of Greater Naples ($368), SafeHouse Denver ($200), University of Denver ($200), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($200), and Reach Out and Read Colorado ($100). The filing lists the purpose of the grants as “support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allan Striker as president and treasurer and Helena Striker as secretary.
Striker Foundation is led by Allan Striker, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan Striker
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helena Striker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Striker Foundation
How much does Striker Foundation give each year?
Striker Foundation gave $10K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 13 grants.
What is Striker Foundation's typical grant size?
Striker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $456, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Striker Foundation that year got $246 on average.
Where does Striker Foundation give grants?
Striker Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (11 grants), Naples, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Striker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Striker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (23 grants).
Who are Striker Foundation's largest grantees?
Striker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Temple Sinai ($2,004), Chabad House ($1,500) and Denver Jewish Day School ($1,225), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Striker Foundation?
Striker Foundation reported $337K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Striker Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes Jewish education and community services, food assistance, domestic-violence services, children’s health, early literacy, and higher education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Striker Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Striker Foundation's EIN?
Striker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1393008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Striker 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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