StriveTogether is a national network organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio that brings together local communities to improve outcomes for young people. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2011, building on the work of StrivePartnership which launched in 2006 in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. StriveTogether supports 70 cradle-to-career partnerships across 28 states and Washington, DC, impacting approximately 14 million children, including over 5 million youth experiencing poverty.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.9M
-21.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.1M
+64.4% YoY
Grant Count
25
-59.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$606K
+301.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: We partner with communities to ensure every child has every chance to succeed, regardless of race, ethnicity, poverty or circumstance.
Vision: The success of every child from cradle to career.
StriveTogether's work focuses on helping young people meet seven key life milestones to reach their goals and thrive. The organization's primary program areas include:
Cradle to Career Grantmaking: Provides financial resources to build civic infrastructure, expand access to capital for local investments, and accelerate progress toward equitable outcomes for youth and families.
Training Hub: Builds competencies for leaders in place-based partnerships. In 2023, the Training Hub served over 2,000 leaders across the country in topics including collaborative improvement, backbone excellence, and data and analytics. Over 80% of attendees reported increased skills.
Cradle to Career Network: Supports community partnerships working toward better and more equitable outcomes through data-driven systems transformation using StriveTogether's Theory of Action™ framework.
Grantmaking
StriveTogether makes grants to support systems transformation and community partnerships. Based on recent activity:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,200 to $1,550,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
StriveTogether funds primarily in:
- California
- Texas
- Kentucky
- 28 states and Washington, DC (through the Cradle to Career Network)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $13,940,747
- Total Revenues: $24,639,354
- Total Expenses: $25,270,357
- Number of Employees: 54
Organization Details:
- EIN: 81-3380647
- IRS Ruling Year: 2016
- Headquarters: 125 East Ninth Street, Second Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,920,758 | $13,940,747 | $14,912,469 |
| Revenue | $30,313,803 | $24,639,354 | $24,548,359 |
| Expenses | $33,416,723 | $25,270,357 | $25,982,410 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $867,552 | $499,019 | $120,910 |
| 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
225 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from StriveTogether Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jennifer Blatz: CEO
- Andy Freeze: Senior Director of Development and Grants
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andi Phillips | Board Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Connie Ballmer | Director | 1 | — |
| Danae Davis | Director - Exit 12/31/24 | 1 | — |
| David Williams | Director | 1 | — |
| James Bell | Director - Exit 12/31/24 | 1 | — |
| Lisa Hamilton | Director - Exit 12/31/24 | 1 | — |
| Michael McAfee | Director | 1 | — |
| Tony Pipa | Board Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Russell Booker | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Robert Blaine | Board Secretary | 1 | — |
| Richard Raya | Director | 1 | — |
| Sue Lehmann | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Fry | Director - Exit 12/31/24 | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Blatz | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $375,230 |
| Colin Groth | Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $256,979 |
| Vanessa Carlo-Miranda | COO - Exit 05/31/24 | 40 | $223,847 |
| Paris Woods | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $218,348 |
| Ashwina Kirpani | VP, Insights and Analytics | 40 | $251,694 |
| Gina Trieste - Exit 121324 | Vice President, People Experience | 40 | $223,413 |
| Josh Davis | VP, Policy and Partnerships | 40 | $218,057 |
| Bridget Jancarz | Vice President, Network Impact | 40 | $207,728 |
| Helen Black | Vice President, Training | 40 | $158,080 |
| Jeri Duncan | Sr. Director ,Finance and Admin | 40 | $152,372 |
| Brandon Crowley | Sr. Director, Technology and Systems | 40 | $147,735 |
| Andrew Freeze | Sr. Director ,Development and Grants | 40 | $135,951 |
| Monroe Nichols | Director, State Infrastructure | 40 | $136,111 |
| Cara-Aimee Long Corra | Dir., Operations, Policy and P'ships | 40 | $122,348 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Launched a new national initiative awarding $7.5 million to connect Generation Z with in-demand career pathways
New National Initiative Awards $7.5 Million to Connect Gen Z with In-DemandInvested $21.6 million to increase economic mobility for youth in six communities
StriveTogether Invests $21.6 Million to Increase Economic Mobility for YouthIn 2023, supported 68 cradle-to-career partnerships serving over 13 million youth across 28 states and Washington, DC
A Cradle-to-Career Milestone: Wisconsin''s $380 Million Win in Early ...Wisconsin partnership achieved a $380 million win in early childhood funding
A Cradle-to-Career Milestone: Wisconsin''s $380 Million Win in Early ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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