Stroh Family Foundation
Stroh Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota, with a filing type of Form 990-PF. Its most recent filing on record is for 2020, and nothing has been filed since. The foundation may have stopped operating or grantmaking.
Stroh Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Stroh Family Foundation gave $94K across 44 grants in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $94,250
- Grants made (2020)
- 44
- Average grant
- $2,142
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $298,763
- Primary geography
- Arizona (61% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stroh Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Benedict Stroh
Mailing address: 7770 Lochmere Terrace, Edina, MN 55439
Phone: (612) 237-3635
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stroh Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Golf Fore Africa ($50K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 35% to recipients in Minnesota. Missouri, California, and Colorado each received 1% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 44 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Fore Africa Scottsdale, AZ | General Fund | $50,250 |
| Dorthy Day St. Paul, MN | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Listening House St. Paul, MN | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor St. Paul, MN | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Marriage Material Stillwater, MN | General Fund | $2,000 |
| St Dominic Mission Rio Verde, AZ | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Peacemaker Minnesota Roseville, MN | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Andre House of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Ascension Catholic School Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $298,763 | $59,247 | $96,252 | $94,250 | 44 | $9,072 | $13,281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stroh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, included supporting children and families in extreme poverty in Africa, providing care for needy older adults, meeting emergency needs of people in poverty, helping schools prevent bullying and harassment, disrupting poverty for single mothers and their children, housing homeless pregnant women, and supporting people with serious mental illnesses.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $94,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,250, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grant was $50,250 to Golf Fore Africa in Scottsdale, Arizona, for general fund. Other notable grants included $2,000 each to Dorthy Day, Listening House, and Little Sisters of the Poor in St. Paul; Marriage Material in Stillwater; St Dominic Mission in Rio Verde, Arizona; Peacemaker Minnesota in Roseville; and Sharing and Caring Hands in Minneapolis. Each was listed for general fund.
The 2020 filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed written materials stating the organization’s purpose and intended use of funds, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. These are instructions reported on the 2020 filing and should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Benedict Stroh as CEO and Kathleen Stroh as secretary and treasurer.
Stroh Family Foundation is led by Benedict Stroh, CEO on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Benedict Stroh
CEO
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Stroh
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Stroh Family Foundation
How much does Stroh Family Foundation give each year?
Stroh Family Foundation gave $94K across 44 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Stroh Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Stroh Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,142, across 44 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stroh Family Foundation give grants?
Stroh Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (10 grants), St. Paul, MN (8 grants), Phoenix, AZ (4 grants) and Rio Verde, AZ (3 grants).
Does Stroh Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stroh Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stroh Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Stroh Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Golf Fore Africa ($50,250), Dorthy Day ($2,000) and Jeremiah Program ($2,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Stroh Family Foundation?
Stroh Family Foundation reported $299K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $59K.
What does Stroh Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stroh Family Foundation?
Stroh Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Stroh Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Stroh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Stroh Family Foundation's EIN?
Stroh Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1499846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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