The Strear Family Foundation Inc
The Strear Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado, established in 1987 and designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization since June 1989. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a primary focus on Jewish causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.6M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$646K
-12.5% YoY
Grant Count
21
+2000.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-95.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving primarily supports Jewish causes. Secondary funding interests include education, philanthropy and voluntarism, human services, nursing home services, and reproductive health initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants primarily to organizations in Colorado, New York, and Virginia.
Average Grant
Amount:** Data available in detailed financial filings
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Colorado, New York, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $7,629,909 (as of fiscal year ending September 2024)
Total Giving: $645,900 (fiscal year 2024)
Revenue: $1.15 million (2024)
Expenses: $998,000 (2024)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,629,909 | $7,191,622 | $7,883,197 |
| Revenue | $1,145,373 | $312,681 | $609,894 |
| Expenses | $997,569 | $856,523 | $941,172 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $706,075 | $773,352 | $869,897 |
| Net Investment Income | $859,146 | $295,147 | $223,156 |
| Distributable Amount | $804,412 | $812,563 | $805,623 |
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
25 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
Michael Strear - President
Linda Liman - Secretary
The foundation is connected to the Strear family legacy. Leonard Strear (1924-2021) was a devoted family man, respected business leader, and philanthropist who passed away in Denver.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL STREAR | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| LINDA LIMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ALEXA STREAR | TREASURER | — | — |
| RONALD STREAR | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LARRY STREAR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JUDY STREAR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LESLEY CARMEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARCI ROPER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $40,456 |
Contact Information
Address: 3200 E Cherry Creek South Dr, Suite 380, Denver, CO 80209-3245
Telephone: 303-399-4631
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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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