Strunk Foundation
Strunk Foundation is a private foundation based in Warren, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports $60,150 in grants to 21 organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
Strunk Foundation at a glance
In short: Strunk Foundation gave $60K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. 52% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,150
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,864
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $53,614
- -25.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (11 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Strunk Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13611 Hanford Court, Warren, MI 48088
Phone: (586) 772-1247
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Strunk Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Warren Symphony Society ($8K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 76 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The remaining shares went to Pennsylvania (5%), Florida (4%), New York (4%), and Illinois (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Strunk Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 21 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Symphony Society Warren, MI | General Operating Support | $8,000 |
| Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan St Clair Shores, MI | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Lydia's Gate MIO, MI | General Operating Support | $5,250 |
| Friends of Foster Kids Shelby TWP, MI | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Follow the Train - MIO214 Warren, MI | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Macomb Foster Closet Mt Clemens, MI | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Cavod New Holland, PA | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Big Oak Wolf Sanctuary Inc Green Cove Springs, FL | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Fop 124 Benevolent Fund Warren, NY | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Turning Point Inc Mt Clemens, MI | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $53,614 | $55,294 | $73,401 | $60,150 | 21 | $65,794 | $49,671 | $54,962 |
| 2024 | $71,721 | $80,136 | $65,732 | $53,850 | 19 | $59,326 | $74,706 | $52,326 |
| 2023 | $57,317 | $68,634 | $67,044 | $51,750 | 12 | $59,406 | $60,996 | $39,705 |
| 2022 | $55,727 | $30,521 | $44,244 | $20,048 | 15 | $26,402 | $16,407 | $48,287 |
| 2021 | $69,450 | $74,366 | $69,372 | $56,290 | 9 | — | $68,287 | $45,663 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Strunk Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as music, services for children and families involved in foster care, assistance for children facing health challenges, domestic and sexual violence services, wildlife sanctuary, and higher education.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Warren Symphony Society says it provides musical concerts to the greater Warren area; Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan says it provides hair replacement units and support services to Michigan children facing health challenges. Friends of Foster Kids describes supporting Macomb County foster children with holiday gifts and transitional assistance, while Macomb Foster Closet describes providing essentials, support services, and enrichment programs to children and families involved in foster care. Turning Point says it empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence through services and resources. Rochester Christian University says it prepares students for professional and personal success as they serve in God’s world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $60,150. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $8,000, with a median of $2,500. It gave $53,850 in 19 grants in 2024 and $51,750 in 12 grants in 2023.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $8,000 to Warren Symphony Society, $5,500 to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, $5,250 to Lydia’s Gate, $5,000 each to Friends of Foster Kids and Follow the Train - Mio214, and $4,000 to Macomb Foster Closet. The filing lists these grants as general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan E Palombo as president and treasurer, and Nancy A Strunk as secretary.
Strunk Foundation is led by Susan E. Palombo, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan E. Palombo
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$575 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Nancy A. Strunk
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$575 (2021) → $8K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Strunk (2021) — Director
- Former: Lynn C. Manion (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Nancy a Strunk (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Strunk Foundation
How much does Strunk Foundation give each year?
Strunk Foundation gave $60K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 19 grants.
What is Strunk Foundation's typical grant size?
Strunk Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,864, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Strunk Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Strunk Foundation give grants?
Strunk Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Warren, MI (2 grants), St Clair Shores, MI (2 grants), Mt Clemens, MI (2 grants) and Clinton TWP, MI (2 grants).
Does Strunk Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Strunk Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Strunk Foundation's largest grantees?
Strunk Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Warren Symphony Society ($8,000), Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan ($5,500) and Lydia's Gate ($5,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Strunk Foundation?
Strunk Foundation reported $54K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Strunk Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Strunk Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it 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 Strunk Foundation's EIN?
Strunk Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3245852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Strunk 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Strunk Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/strunk-foundation-morg_1e7edf181fe744b39b5c6c63480aac0c
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