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David A Straz Jr Foundation is a private trust based in TAMPA, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. It holds total assets of $131.7M. Annual income is reported at $25.7M. Total assets have grown from $52.1M in 2011 to $131.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida and Wisconsin. According to available records, David A Straz Jr Foundation has made 101 grants totaling $15.2M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $4.8M in 2020 to $5.9M in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2M, with an average award of $150K. The foundation has supported 56 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, New York, Illinois, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$40K
Average Grant
$469K
Largest Grant
$8.1M
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
David A Straz Jr Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 101 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, NY, IL.
David A Straz Jr Foundation has distributed a total of $15.2M across 101 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $150K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $2M.
David A Straz Jr Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
David A Straz Jr Foundation is headquartered in TAMPA, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEACOAST BANK | CORPORATE TRUSTEE | $650K | $0 | $650K |
| KEEBLER STRAZ | TRUSTEE / PRESIDENT | $180K | $6K | $186K |
| CATHERINE LOWRY STRAZ | TRUSTEE / CHAIR | $135K | $19K | $154K |
Total Giving
$8.8M
Total Assets
$131.7M
Fair Market Value
$131.7M
Net Worth
$116.5M
Grants Paid
$5.9M
Contributions
$10K
Net Investment Income
$2.2M
Distribution Amount
$6.5M
Total: $104.8M
Total Grants
101
Total Giving
$15.2M
Average Grant
$150K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
56
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian ChurchANNUAL DONATION AND FAITH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Tampa, FL | $1M | 2022 |
| METROPOLITAN OPERAARTS EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION | NEW YORK, NY | $1.7M | 2024 |
| TAMPA BAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTERPERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING | TAMPA, FL | $1.2M | 2024 |
| ZOOTAMPA AT LOWRY PARKWILDLIFE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION | TAMPA, FL | $725K | 2024 |
| TAMPA MUSEUM OF ARTART EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION | TAMPA, FL | $684K | 2024 |
| CARTHAGE COLLEGECHRISTIAN EDUCATION | KENOSHA, WI | $500K | 2024 |
| METROPOLITAN MINISTRIESHOMELESS PROGRAMS | TAMPA, FL | $400K | 2024 |
| WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITYACADEMIC PROGRAMS | WINSTONSALEM, NC | $250K | 2024 |
| JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ARTARTS EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION | SARASOTA, FL | $110K | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAWGRADUATE PROGRAMS | GAINESVILLE, FL | $50K | 2024 |
| TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITALACADEMIC HEALTH SYSTEM | TAMPA, FL | $25K | 2024 |
| HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSPUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION | TAMPA, FL | $25K | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATIONACADEMIC PROGRAMS | ORLANDO, FL | $20K | 2024 |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYLAKEFRONT ATHLETICS FACILITIES GIFT FUND | EVANSTON, IL | $19K | 2024 |
| FLORIDA HOUSE ON CAPITOL HILLFLORIDA EDUCATION AND INFORMATION CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $15K | 2024 |
| IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHMINISTRY SERVICES | MILWAUKEE, WI | $15K | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TAMPAACADEMIC PROGRAMS | TAMPA, FL | $15K | 2024 |
| BERKELEY PREPARATORY SCHOOLCHRISTIAN EDUCATION | TAMPA, FL | $15K | 2024 |
| LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY AT NORTHWESTERNMINISTRY SERVICES | EVANSTON, IL | $15K | 2024 |
| PALMA CEIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHMINISTRY SERVICES | TAMPA, FL | $15K | 2024 |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF TAMPAMINISTRY SERVICES | TAMPA, FL | $15K | 2024 |
| DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONSCHOOL HOUSE PRESERVATION | THONOTOSASSA, FL | $11K | 2024 |
| ORLANDO BALLETPERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES | ORLANDO, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| MARY LEE'S HOUSEYOUTH SERVICES | TAMPA, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR FOUNDATIONWILDLIFE CONSERVATION | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTEFILM EDUCATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $7K | 2024 |
| JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TAMPAVOLUNTEER ACTION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS | TAMPA, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| MARQUETTE UNIVERSITYCATHOLIC EDUCATION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5K | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDAACADEMIC PROGRAMS | TAMPA, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| FLORIDA ORCHESTRALIVE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| CHILDREN'S HOME NETWORKYOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES | TAMPA, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| THE CHISELERS INCPRESERVATION OF HENRY B. PLANT HALL | TAMPA, FL | $3K | 2024 |
| ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCHMINISTRY SERVICES | TAMPA, FL | $2K | 2024 |
| INNOCENCE PROJECT OF FLORIDAINNOCENCE PROJECTS | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $2K | 2024 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSSPREVENTION AND RELIEF OF HUMAN SUFFERING | TAMPA, FL | $2K | 2024 |
| HENRY B PLANT MUSEUMMUSEUM AND NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK | TAMPA, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| SALVATION ARMY OF TAMPAMINISTRY SERVICES | TAMPA, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTACOMMUNITY SUPPORT | SARASOTA, FL | $526 | 2024 |
| Metropolitain OperaANNUAL DONATION | New York, NY | $350K | 2022 |
| TbpacEVENT SPONSORSHIP | Tampa, FL | $161K | 2022 |
| Lowry Park ZooANNUAL DONATION | Tampa, FL | $65K | 2022 |
| Lightning Foundation IncFLORIDA STRONG EVENT SPONSORSHIP | Tampa, FL | $50K | 2022 |
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