The Strear Family Foundation Inc
The Strear Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2025 filing shows grants to organizations supporting areas including community services, Jewish life and education, health care, food assistance, and services for families.
The Strear Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Strear Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,269,895
- +96.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +104.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,532
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,926,995
- +82.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Strear Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3200 E Cherry Creek South Dr 380, Denver, CO 80209-3245
Phone: (303) 399-4631
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Strear Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shalom Park ($103K). Together the top 10 received $601K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 67 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 8% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Massachusetts. The filing also lists Maryland at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Strear Family Foundation Inc gives
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 82% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 194% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $534K (2020) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shalom Park Aurora, CO | General Purpose | $102,500 |
| Warren Village Denver, CO | General Purpose | $65,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado Inc Denver, CO | General Purpose | $60,875 |
| Urban Peak Denver, CO | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Invest in Kids Denver, CO | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| We Dont Waste Denver, CO | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Denver, CO | General Purpose | $53,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Mountain States New York, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League National New York, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Denver Ubran Gardens Denver, CO | General Purpose | $50,000 |
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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 | $13,926,995 | $7,902,365 | $1,625,235 | $1,269,895 | 43 | $1,355,434 | $7,632,564 | $699,793 |
| 2024 | $7,629,909 | $1,145,373 | $997,569 | $645,900 | 21 | $706,075 | $859,146 | $804,412 |
| 2023 | $7,191,622 | $312,681 | $856,523 | $738,220 | 1 | $773,352 | $295,147 | $812,563 |
| 2022 | $7,883,197 | $609,894 | $941,172 | $699,145 | 1 | $869,897 | $223,156 | $805,623 |
| 2021 | $8,186,795 | $752,072 | $687,786 | $624,963 | 1 | — | $243,603 | $820,724 |
| 2020 | $8,100,507 | $727,089 | $787,188 | $534,401 | 1 | — | $314,670 | $698,306 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Strear Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $700K 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 2025 grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. Shalom Park describes its mission as creating a joyful community where honor and belonging flourish, and says it operates a skilled nursing facility for older adults. Warren Village says it serves low-income, single-parent families working toward personal and economic self-sufficiency. Jewish Family Service of Colorado describes its work as providing comprehensive support services to individuals and families in need throughout Colorado.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in early-childhood health and well-being (Invest in Kids), Jewish campus life (Hillel), Jewish education (Denver Jewish Day School), health care and research (National Jewish Health), and nutritious food and efforts to address the root causes of hunger (Metro Caring).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $1,269,895. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $102,500, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $102,500 to Shalom Park, $65,000 to Warren Village, $60,875 to Jewish Family Service of Colorado, $60,000 to Urban Peak, and $55,000 each to Invest in Kids and We Don’t Waste. Other notable grants included $53,000 to Jewish National Fund and $50,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League Mountain States, Anti-Defamation League National, Denver Urban Gardens, and Ekar Farm.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Strear as president, Linda Liman as secretary, Alexa Strear as treasurer, Ronald Strear as vice president, and Larry Strear, Judy Strear, Lesley Carmel, and Marci Roper as directors. Marci Roper is also listed as executive director.
The Strear Family Foundation Inc is led by Marci Roper, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marci Roper
Executive Director
Vice President - Secretary → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$40K (2024) → $54K (2025)
Michael Strear
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Strear
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Larry Strear
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lesley Carmel
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Liman
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexa Strear
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ronald Strear
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Irma Strear (2020) — Vice President - Secretary
- Former: Leonard Strear (2020) — President
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 $54K, to Marci Roper (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Strear Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Strear Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Strear Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $646K across 21 grants.
What is The Strear Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Strear Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,532, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Strear Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Strear Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (32 grants), Steamboat Springs, CO (4 grants), Aurora, CO (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Strear Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Strear Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Strear Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Strear Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Shalom Park ($102,500), Warren Village ($65,000) and Jewish Family Service of Colorado Inc ($60,875), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Strear Family Foundation Inc?
The Strear Family Foundation Inc reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $700K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Strear Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. Shalom Park describes its mission as creating a joyful community where honor and belonging flourish, and says it operates a skilled nursing facility for older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Strear Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Strear Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Strear Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1078190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Strear Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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