Strive Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $223K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$223K
-17.6% YoY
Grant Count
10
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-1.1% YoY
About Strive Fund
Based on IRS filings
Strive Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $223K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Contemporary Art Museum St Louis ($35,000), The Wilson School ($35,000), Whitfield School ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM ST LOUIS SAINT LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $35,000 |
| GRINNELL COLLEGE GRINNELL, IA | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $25,000 |
| JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL - HEADMASTER'S DISCRETIONARY FUND ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $7,500 |
| SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ST LOUIS ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $25,000 |
| THE BIG MUDDY DANCE COMPANY SAINT LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $25,000 |
| THE WILSON SCHOOL SAINT LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $35,000 |
| WHITFIELD SCHOOL SAINT LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $30,000 |
| ST LOUIS ART MUSEUM SAINT LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $15,000 |
| COCA SAINT LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $15,000 |
| 4THEVILLE SAINT LOUIS, MO | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL P FISCHER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strive Fund?
Strive Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ST LOUIS, MO. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Strive Fund operate?
Strive Fund has awarded grants in Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, New York.
What size grants does Strive Fund award?
In 2024, Strive Fund awarded 10 grants totaling $223K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Strive Fund's EIN?
Strive Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2082281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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