The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom
The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom is a private foundation, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $226K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom at a glance
In short: The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,250
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,625
- -68.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,625
- Total assets
- $225,993
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colorado Ballet ($25K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom gives
- Giving grew 1736% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 169% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $40K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Ballet Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $225,993 | $13,915 | $31,113 | $25,250 | 2 | $25,250 | $8,052 | $14,985 |
| 2023 | $243,191 | $8,869 | $45,032 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $3,827 | — |
| 2022 | $279,354 | $37,193 | $31,076 | $25,438 | 6 | $25,438 | $31,555 | $16,154 |
| 2021 | $273,237 | $43,671 | $1,375 | $1,375 | 2 | $1,375 | $43,671 | $16,083 |
| 2020 | $230,941 | $31,040 | $29,948 | $24,915 | 7 | — | $26,007 | $14,798 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom is led by Bernee Dl Strom, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernee Dl Strom
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark G. Strom
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom
How much does The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom give each year?
The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom?
The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom reported $226K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom operate?
The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York.
What is The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom's EIN?
The Mark G and Bernee DL Strom's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4686663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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