The Myron Stratton Home
The Myron Stratton Home is a private foundation based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It operates residential services for older people with limited incomes and makes grants to organizations serving poor elderly people, poor children and their families, and people who are sick or infirm and unable to earn a living.
The Myron Stratton Home at a glance
In short: The Myron Stratton Home gave $975K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Colorado. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $974,500
- +34.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,338
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $344,662,505
- +15.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (15 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (99% 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 The Myron Stratton Home
- How to Apply
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The Home’s website directs prospective applicants to review its Self-Assessment Tool and then access its online grant application portal. The IRS filing states that there are no prescribed forms and that applicants must demonstrate need. The website says applications are reviewed by the Myron Stratton Foundation Board of Trustees; proposed projects should enhance or expand existing programs or address community needs, with collaborative projects that avoid service duplication given high priority.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists application periods opening April 1 and October 1, with deadlines of June 1 and December 1, respectively. As of September 28, 2026, the April–June cycle has passed; the next listed cycle opens October 1, 2026, with a December 1 deadline. The 2025 IRS filing separately lists grant deadlines of May 1 and November 1.
- Deadline
- The website lists application periods opening April 1 and October 1, with deadlines of June 1 and December 1,…
- Contact
Application contact: The Myron Stratton Home
Mailing address: 555 Gold Pass Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: (719) 579-0930
Website: https://www.myronstratton.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Myron Stratton Home
Who The Myron Stratton Home funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community of Caring Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $580K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 168 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that nearly all grant dollars went to Colorado recipients, with 1% going to Idaho recipients. The Home’s website describes its Grants Program as serving the greater an individual recipient Its 2025 grantee list includes organizations in Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, and Woodland Park.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Myron Stratton Home open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 37 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $23K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $643K (2022) to $975K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $975K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community of Caring Foundation Cripple Creek, CO | Proactive/Trustee Grant | $100,000 |
| Diakonia Colorado Springs, CO | Proactive/Trustee Grant | $100,000 |
| Family Life Services Colorado Springs, CO | Proactive Grant | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Teller County Woodland Park, CO | Proactive/Trustee Grant | $100,000 |
| Peak Education Colorado Springs, CO | Staff Support | $50,000 |
| Silver Key Seinor Services Colorado Springs, CO | Helping Hands Elder Services Program | $30,000 |
| Careers in Construction Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | General/Program/Operations Needs | $25,000 |
| CASA of the PP Region Colorado Springs, CO | Dependency and Neglect Program Services | $25,000 |
| Cheyenne Village Colorado Springs, CO | General/Program/Operations Needs for Adults W I/DD | $25,000 |
| Dream Centers of Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | Mary's Home-Single Mother Families Exiting Homelessness | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists 37 grants, the 2024 filing 30, and the 2023 filing 32.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $344,662,505 | $50,730,778 | $13,115,851 | $974,500 | 37 | $18,938,815 | $51,195,259 |
| 2024 | $298,275,321 | $36,230,135 | $8,803,234 | $722,500 | 30 | $14,799,873 | $39,996,121 |
| 2023 | $260,860,217 | $26,982,482 | $8,112,893 | $737,000 | 32 | $8,214,088 | $24,670,712 |
| 2022 | $226,638,367 | $19,177,026 | $7,737,298 | $642,500 | 32 | $8,810,070 | $16,763,212 |
| 2021 | $251,408,537 | $14,272,121 | $7,128,020 | $668,000 | 37 | $7,136,776 | $12,286,791 |
| 2020 | $223,403,229 | $15,611,464 | $6,592,029 | $713,000 | 30 | — | $13,802,482 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Home’s mission, as stated on its website, is to provide housing, programs, services, and grants to improve the quality of life of people who are less fortunate, in keeping with Stratton’s bequest to support people unable to earn a livelihood because of old age, youth, sickness, or other infirmity.
Its grants program supports organizations serving poor elderly people, poor children and their families, and people who are sick or infirm and unable to earn a living. The Home says proposed projects should enhance or expand existing programs, or introduce programs that meet community needs; collaborative projects that avoid duplicating services are a high priority. Its website reports that the 2025 grant program supported agencies serving low-income seniors, families, and children.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of services. Diakonia describes its work as equipping marginalized young adults—including people transitioning from foster care or incarceration—with career navigation, construction skills training, and job placement. Peak Education says it supports youth pursuing education and training after high school. Home Front Military Network describes connecting service members, veterans, and their families to community resources and emergency financial assistance. Dream Centers of Colorado Springs says it serves vulnerable women and children, while Ascending to Health Respite Care describes providing recuperative shelter, healthcare, and case management.
Grantmaking
The 2025 IRS filing lists 37 grants totaling $974,500. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $20,000. The filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 1% to recipients in Idaho. Separately, the Home’s website reports that its Grants Program awarded $967,000 to 34 agencies in 2025.
The largest grants listed on the 2025 filing were $100,000 each to Community of Caring Foundation, Diakonia, Family Life Services, and Habitat for Humanity Teller County. Other listed awards included $50,000 to Peak Education; $30,000 to Silver Key Senior Services; and $25,000 each to Careers in Construction Colorado, CASA of the an individual recipient, Cheyenne Village, Dream Centers of Colorado Springs, Hillside Connection, and Home Front Military Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel O’Rear as executive director; Michael Jorgensen as trustee; C. David McDermott as president; Thomas J. Naughton as vice president; Meredith Vaughan as secretary; and Stephen D. Woodford as treasurer.
The Myron Stratton Home is led by C. David McDermott, President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. David McDermott
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Daniel O'Rear
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$174K (2020) → $267K (2025)
Michael Jorgensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Meredith Vaughan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Stephen D. Woodford
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Thomas J. Naughton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $267K, to Daniel O'Rear (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Myron Stratton Home
How much does The Myron Stratton Home give each year?
The Myron Stratton Home gave $975K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $723K across 30 grants.
What is The Myron Stratton Home's typical grant size?
The Myron Stratton Home's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,338, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Myron Stratton Home that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Myron Stratton Home give grants?
The Myron Stratton Home gives mostly in Colorado: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (31 grants) and Fountain, CO (2 grants).
Does The Myron Stratton Home give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of The Myron Stratton Home's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Proactive/Executive Director Grant" (4 grants) and "Proactive/Trustee Grant" (3 grants).
Who are The Myron Stratton Home's largest grantees?
The Myron Stratton Home's largest 2025 grantees include Community of Caring Foundation ($100,000), Diakonia ($100,000) and Family Life Services ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Myron Stratton Home?
The Myron Stratton Home reported $344.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50.7M.
What does The Myron Stratton Home fund?
The Home’s mission, as stated on its website, is to provide housing, programs, services, and grants to improve the quality of life of people who are less fortunate, in keeping with Stratton’s bequest to support people unable to earn a livelihood because of old age, youth, sickness, or other infirmity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Myron Stratton Home?
The Home’s website directs prospective applicants to review its Self-Assessment Tool and then access its online grant application portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Myron Stratton Home's EIN?
The Myron Stratton Home's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0404260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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