The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation
The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $771K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $25K.
The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation gave $29K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,450
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,908
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $771,196
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (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 The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Colorado Foundation ($8K). Together the top 6 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | General Fund | $8,000 |
| B'nai Jacob Cem Assoc Co United HEB Pueblo, CO | General Fund | $8,000 |
| Early Connections Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Care Share Food Bank for Southern C Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Destinations Therapy Maybells Missi Black Forest, CO | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Gazette Charities Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $450 |
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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 | $771,196 | $28,111 | $34,905 | $29,450 | 6 | $29,450 | $24,929 | $35,920 |
| 2024 | $689,029 | $22,452 | $31,134 | $26,855 | 6 | $26,855 | $18,173 | $29,450 |
| 2023 | $590,701 | $9,999 | $30,713 | $25,949 | 5 | $25,949 | $5,254 | $26,855 |
| 2022 | $502,817 | $19,015 | $31,268 | $28,621 | 3 | $28,621 | $16,368 | $28,360 |
| 2021 | $658,118 | $-530 | $32,032 | $28,000 | 3 | $28,000 | $4,005 | $31,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation is led by Michael Strait, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Strait
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Denise Lynn Strait
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Deborah Ann Gonzales
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation
How much does The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation give each year?
The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation gave $29K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 6 grants.
What is The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,908, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation give grants?
The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% 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 (3 grants).
Does The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Colorado Foundation ($8,000), B'nai Jacob Cem Assoc Co United HEB ($8,000) and Early Connections ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation?
The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation reported $771K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation's EIN?
The Shirley and Marvin Strait Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3288541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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