The Strandberg Family Foundation is a private independent foundation located in Avon, Colorado. Established in 2015, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. The foundation maintains a lean operational structure with limited paid staffing.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+5.7% YoY
Grant Count
31
-16.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
+26.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking demonstrates support across multiple program areas including education, human services, philanthropy and grantmaking, and charitable causes. The foundation has shown particular commitment to organizations focused on youth development and opportunity access, as well as reproductive rights and affordable housing initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 40 grants in fiscal year 2024. Grant sizes typically range from $100 to $299,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Recent notable grants include:
Grant Range
s typically range from $100 to $299,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Recent notable grants include:
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with documented grantmaking activity in California, Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming. Grantees have been located in major urban centers as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (ending November 2024)
- Total Assets: $52,399,901
- Total Revenue: $3,882,511
- Total Expenses: $2,543,287
- Net Income: $1,339,224
- Total Liabilities: $911
The foundation ranks in the top 10% of U.S. foundations by asset size (#3,694 of 159,550 foundations).
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Diana S. Strandberg – Trustee
- Steven F. Strandberg – Trustee
- Jeffrey C. Kirwood – Administrative Manager
Contact: 970-688-4188
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA S STRANDBERG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| STEVEN F STRANDBERG | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JEFFREY C KIRWOOD | ADMINSTRATIVE MANAGER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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