The Stroganov Foundation Ltd
The Stroganov Foundation Ltd is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $133K.
The Stroganov Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: The Stroganov Foundation Ltd gave $133K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,996
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $66,498
- Median grant
- $66,498
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Stroganov Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Russian History Foundation ($133K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Stroganov Foundation Ltd gives
- Giving grew 1673% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $133K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Russian History Foundation Jordanville, NY | To promote cultural exchange between russia and the U.S. | $125,000 |
| Russian History Foundation Jordanville, NY | To promote cultural exchange between russia and the U.S. | $7,996 |
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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 | — | $7,241 | $229,239 | $132,996 | 2 | $161,060 | — | $7,016 |
| 2024 | $221,998 | $8,270 | $8,229 | — | — | $4,632 | $4,862 | $8,017 |
| 2023 | $221,957 | $-11,730 | $18,584 | $9,657 | 1 | $13,562 | $1,008 | $8,516 |
| 2022 | $252,271 | $12,654 | $9,788 | $7,500 | 1 | $8,226 | $11,092 | $9,657 |
| 2021 | $249,405 | $7,486 | $8,747 | — | — | — | $3,644 | $9,594 |
| 2020 | $250,666 | $7,117 | $6,205 | — | — | — | $3,316 | $9,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stroganov Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stroganov Foundation Ltd is led by Pierre Fv Merle, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pierre Fv Merle
President & Director
Treasurer & Secretary → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard W. Christian
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Lowerre (2020–2022) — President & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Stroganov Foundation Ltd
How much does The Stroganov Foundation Ltd give each year?
The Stroganov Foundation Ltd gave $133K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Stroganov Foundation Ltd?
The Stroganov Foundation Ltd is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY.
Where does The Stroganov Foundation Ltd operate?
The Stroganov Foundation Ltd has awarded grants in New York.
How much is The Stroganov Foundation Ltd required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Stroganov Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Stroganov Foundation Ltd's EIN?
The Stroganov Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3665046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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