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Strive Fund is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. It holds total assets of $4.6M. Annual income is reported at $312K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri and Colorado. According to available records, Strive Fund has made 27 grants totaling $695K, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $235K in 2020 to $460K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $85K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Missouri and New York and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$85K
Based on 9 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.
Strive Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, NY, CO.
Strive Fund has distributed a total of $695K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $85K.
Strive Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Strive Fund is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael P Fischer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$303K
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
$5.3M
Net Worth
$4.6M
Grants Paid
$270K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$99K
Distribution Amount
$270K
Total: $99K
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$695K
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CocaGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | St Louis, MO | $85K | 2022 |
| Contemporary Art Museum St LouisGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | St Louis, MO | $35K | 2022 |
| Brace For Impact 46 IncGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $30K | 2022 |
| Shakespeare Festival St LouisGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2022 |
| The Wilson SchoolGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Saint Louis, MO | $25K | 2022 |
| John Burroughs School - Headmaster'S Discretionary FundGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | St Louis, MO | $15K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Manual High School IncGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Niche Employee FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Saint Louis, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| St Louis SymphonyGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Saint Louis, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Wilson School TheGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2020 |
| St Louis Zoo AssociationGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2020 |
| 30 For The Kids IncGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | St Louis, MO | $15K | 2020 |
| St Louis Public RadioGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2020 |
| MindleapsGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |