The Strandberg Family Foundation
The Strandberg Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Avon, Colorado, and files Form 990-PF. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including youth programs, education, reproductive rights, food assistance, parks, and amateur sports.
The Strandberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Strandberg Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $78K), top state California. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,585,871
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $78,360
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $39,160
- Total assets
- $54,590,525
- +4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (8 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (44% 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 Strandberg Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications must be submitted in writing and describe the organization, its goals for the future, the funds requested, and how the funds will be used. The filing says awards support qualifying charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey C Kirwood Co Aspen Grove
Mailing address: PO Box 9389, Avon, CO 81620
Phone: (970) 688-4188
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Strandberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation ($498K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 183 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (44%), Colorado (19%), Wyoming (13%), New York (9%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Strandberg Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 33 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $97K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $51K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2021) to $2.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Programs | $498,043 |
| Grand Teton National Park Found Moose, WY | We are a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to fund projects that enhance grand teton national park's cultural, historic, and natural resources and to help others learn about and protect all that is special in the park. | $279,130 |
| Summer Search San Francisco, CA | Empowering students from low-income communities on a successful life path. | $247,122 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | The center for reproductive rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. | $129,113 |
| Uc Berkeley Opportunity Lab Oakland, CA | General Programs | $128,489 |
| The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | The university of chicago is an unparalleled research institution, known throughout the world for its bold pursuit of knowledge, its extraordinary dedication to both graduate and undergraduate education, and its legacy of revolutionary discovery. | $127,398 |
| US Ski and Snowboard Foundation Park City, UT | Operates for the benefit and support of amateur skiing and snowboarding, including coaching and training athletes in these sports. | $125,615 |
| Boys and Girls Club of SF (BGCSF) San Francisco, CA | To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. | $124,471 |
| The Mindful Life Project Richmond, CA | Mindful life project works diligently to support the mental and emotional wellness of students, teachers, staff, leaders, and families through mindfulness programming. The goal is to create a foundation of well-being at the individual level that leads to a connected school culture and climate where everyone feel safe, welcomed, valued, and believed in. | $104,963 |
| 826 Valencia Inc San Francisco, CA | 826 valencia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students ages six to eighteen with their creative and expository writing skills and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success. | $104,790 |
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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 | $54,590,525 | $3,324,334 | $2,929,215 | $2,585,871 | 33 | $2,612,871 | $3,033,245 | $2,553,781 |
| 2024 | $52,399,901 | $3,882,511 | $2,543,287 | $2,326,046 | 31 | $2,339,546 | $3,645,353 | $2,443,341 |
| 2023 | $46,207,439 | $2,009,847 | $2,416,543 | $2,200,900 | 37 | $2,213,775 | $1,798,543 | $2,234,063 |
| 2022 | $45,354,998 | $2,476,314 | $2,743,901 | $2,460,770 | 40 | $2,523,020 | $1,949,410 | $2,301,140 |
| 2021 | $50,584,594 | $1,778,411 | $1,901,394 | $1,805,799 | 42 | — | $1,696,388 | $2,506,895 |
| 2020 | $41,515,951 | $3,995,010 | $2,044,484 | $1,903,820 | 36 | — | $1,959,100 | $1,758,386 |
| 2019 | $39,669,357 | $2,342,214 | $2,168,018 | $1,963,341 | 41 | — | $2,083,858 | $1,878,359 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Strandberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filings state that it supports charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Summer Search describes its work as mentoring low-income high school students, providing summer experiences and college advising, and building a lasting support network. 826 Valencia says it supports students ages 6 to 18 with writing skills and helps teachers engage students in writing. The Center for Reproductive Rights describes its work as using law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $2,585,871. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $498,043, with a median of $39,160. The largest grants included $498,043 to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation for general programs; $279,130 to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation; and $247,122 to Summer Search. Other large grants included $129,113 to the Center for Reproductive Rights, $128,489 to UC Berkeley Opportunity Lab, and $127,398 to the University of Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diana S Strandberg and Steven F Strandberg as trustees, and Jeffrey C Kirwood as administrative manager.
The Strandberg Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diana S. Strandberg
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven F. Strandberg
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jeffrey C. Kirwood
Adminstrative Manager
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Strandberg Family Foundation
How much does The Strandberg Family Foundation give each year?
The Strandberg Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 31 grants.
What is The Strandberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Strandberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $39,160, and its average grant was $78,360, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Strandberg Family Foundation that year got $97K on average.
Where does The Strandberg Family Foundation give grants?
The Strandberg Family Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (19%) and Wyoming (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (8 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Saint Paul, MN (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Strandberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Strandberg Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Strandberg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Strandberg Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation ($498,043), Grand Teton National Park Found ($279,130) and Summer Search ($247,122), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Strandberg Family Foundation?
The Strandberg Family Foundation reported $54.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Strandberg Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filings state that it supports charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Strandberg Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Strandberg Family Foundation's EIN?
The Strandberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2625117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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