The Strebl Foundation
The Strebl Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mill Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $118K.
The Strebl Foundation at a glance
In short: The Strebl Foundation gave $118K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $59K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $118,000
- -1.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -86.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $59,000
- +640.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $59,000
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Strebl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Women Helping All People ($90K). Together the top 2 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 68 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Strebl Foundation gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2023) to $351K (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women Helping All People Marin City, CA | General Purpose | $90,000 |
| Center for Judicial Excellence Greenbrae, CA | General Purpose | $28,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $73,954 | $129,697 | $118,000 | 2 | $118,000 | $612 |
| 2022 | $55,743 | $155,682 | $125,706 | $119,600 | 15 | $119,600 | $2,918 |
| 2021 | $25,767 | $101,851 | $127,457 | $121,500 | 12 | $121,500 | $1,901 |
| 2020 | $51,373 | $333,326 | $356,601 | $351,000 | 20 | — | $7,533 |
| 2019 | $74,648 | $344,451 | $310,652 | $304,800 | 19 | — | $3,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Strebl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $612 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Strebl Foundation is led by Mary Lee Strebl, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mary Lee Strebl
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kamran Ghiasi
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephan Strebl
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Strebl Foundation
How much does The Strebl Foundation give each year?
The Strebl Foundation gave $118K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $120K across 15 grants.
Where does The Strebl Foundation operate?
The Strebl Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New York.
How much is The Strebl Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Strebl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $612 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Strebl Foundation's EIN?
The Strebl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5917991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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