Strugar Family Foundation
Strugar Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Marino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $515K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $17K.
Strugar Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Strugar Family Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,300
- +201.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,650
- +351.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,650
- Total assets
- $514,862
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Strugar Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Foundation ($72K). Together the top 2 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Strugar Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 106% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 221% of 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $75K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Foundation Pasadena, CA | To Support the Altadena Small Business Relief Fund | $72,000 |
| Tiny Seed Project San Marino, CA | To Provide Support to No Loose Braids | $3,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $514,862 | $28,788 | $87,573 | $75,300 | 2 | $75,300 | $16,515 | $34,028 |
| 2024 | $573,647 | $35,416 | $43,579 | $25,000 | 3 | $26,915 | $21,127 | $34,095 |
| 2023 | $581,810 | $-28,011 | $27,903 | $15,000 | 1 | $18,783 | $11,858 | $31,416 |
| 2022 | $649,224 | $26,796 | $48,186 | $36,500 | 4 | $39,925 | $16,309 | $33,315 |
| 2021 | $659,114 | $102,971 | $44,906 | $31,000 | 6 | $34,200 | $92,265 | $36,161 |
| 2020 | $601,049 | $57,434 | $34,070 | $21,850 | 6 | — | $48,274 | $32,367 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Strugar Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Strugar Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas Strugar
Co-Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Strugar
Co-Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Strugar Family Foundation
How much does Strugar Family Foundation give each year?
Strugar Family Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 3 grants.
How large is Strugar Family Foundation?
Strugar Family Foundation reported $515K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Strugar Family Foundation operate?
Strugar Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York, Oregon, Virginia.
What is Strugar Family Foundation's EIN?
Strugar Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1513493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Strugar Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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