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Strake Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1983. It holds total assets of $47.3M. Annual income is reported at $18.7M. Total assets have grown from $11.2M in 2011 to $47.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 13 officers and trustees. 296 grants to various churches, schools and other nonprofit causes. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Strake Foundation has made 1,006 grants totaling $10.6M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has grown from $2.3M in 2020 to $2.9M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $900 to $160K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 572 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Colorado, District of Columbia, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 30 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 284 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
234 grants to various churches, schools and other nonprofit causes
Expenses: $2.3M
296 grants to various churches, schools and other nonprofit causes. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,006 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CO, DC.
Strake Foundation has distributed a total of $10.6M across 1,006 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $900 to $160K.
The application deadline is NO DEADLINES. Maximum of 1 grant application / calendar year, emphasis is local to houston, 501c3 organizations. Primary giving categories are catholic institutions, youth education high school and above, womens health pro life, free markets and indivdual liberty, houston civic and community, houston homeless and low income.
Strake Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 30 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randall K Woodruff | EXEC DIR | $144K | $25K | $169K |
| George W Strake Jr | PAST PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $30K | $362 | $30K |
| Sharon Mcnearney | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Diana D Hoover | VICE PRESIDENT | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Linda Johnson | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Melanie S Meeks | DIRECTOR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Robert S Parsley | SECRETARY | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Kurt Hansen | DIRECTOR | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| John S Parsley | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Ken Baldwin | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Kathy Covey | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Stephen D Strake | DIRECTOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| George W Strake Iii | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $2K | $0 | $2K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$47.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$47.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
1,006
Total Giving
$10.6M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
572
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Of St Vincent De PaulCreating the Legacy Dinner | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Heritage FoundationGoing on Offense | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| St Pius X High SchoolPledge Payment | Houston, TX | $120K | 2023 |
| Strake Jesuit College PreparatoryPledge Payment | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaGrowing Sustainable Scouting in underserved communities | Houston, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Covenant House TexasBuilding for Life Campaign Phase III | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Catholic Univ StudentsPledge Payment | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Dominican Sisters Mary Immaculate ProvinceEducation, Formation, Healthcare | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Methodist Hospital FoundationAfibulation Research | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| San Jose ClinicHealthcare for the medically underserved of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Memorial Hermann FoundationMemorial Hermann Advancing Health | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Focus On The FamilyHope Restored Retreat Center in Wimberley Texas | Colorado Springs, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| St Thomas High SchoolEagles Everlasting Endowment | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Public Policy FoundationAdvancing and Defending Liberty in Texas and throughout the Nation | Austin, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| University Of St ThomasMardi Gras Ball - Scholarship | Houston, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Houston Chrisitan UniversityLiberty Laboratory at Houston Christian University | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| NavigatorsPink House Driveway | Colorado Springs, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Faith In PracticeOrthopedic Surgery Program in Guatemala | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Barbara Bush Literacy FoundtionA Celebration of Reading | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| The Health MuseumGeneral Operating Support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Springspirit13th Annual Breakfast for Champions | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Western AcademyScholarship Fund | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Pro-Vision IncGeneral Operations | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater HoustonGreat Futures Dinner 2023 | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Houston Tri Delta Philantropies IncThe SALE 2024 | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas High SchoolSupporting Southeast Dallas Students to and Through College | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Kid'S Meals IncBuilding Hope Capital Campaign | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Houston Aphasia Recovery CenterAphasia Recovery | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Baylor Scott & White HealthNeurological Spine Center | Temple, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| St Luke'S Community Health CtrA Community Center at Gethsemane | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Emerge FellowshipParsley Charity Golf Classic | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| CarepartnersGeneral Operations | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Amazing PlaceAnnual Dinner | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| St John Paul Xxii College PreparatoryTuition Assistance | Katy, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Battleship TexasGun Restoration Project | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Archdiocese Of Galveston-HoustonAnnual Gft | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Rotary Club Of Downtown HoustonFrontline Kid Sponsor for the 50th Rotary Lombardi Award | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Bridges To Life2023 Projects | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterMental Health Counseling and Outreach | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Tomagwa Healthcare MinistriesHealthy Families, Healthy Communities | Tomball, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Young LifeNext Gen Leaders | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Lone Star Flight MuseumMuseum Operations Gala Event Sponsorship | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Country Of Houston IncCaring for Children from Families in Crisis - Operating Support | Hockley, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| San Juan Diego High SchoolTuition Assistance | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Junior League Of HoustonCharity Ball 2022 - 2023 | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Heritage Museum Of Montgomery CountyRepairs to the Strake-Gray Oilfield House Roughneck Bunkhouse | Conroe, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| Hartwell Global Education FoundationOperating Funds | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Wonders & WorriesParental Illness | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Houston Coalition For LifeExpansion of the Blue Blossom Pregnancy Center | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |