Private foundation · EIN 39-1776211 · Tampa, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David a Straz Jr Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $5.9M total, median $15K. 76% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$5.9M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in FL
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$132M

Grants paid in 2024

37 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $5.9M; Part I reports $8.8M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Metropolitan OperaNew York, NYArts education and appreciation$1.7M
Tampa Bay Performing Arts CenterTampa, FLPerforming arts programming$1.2M
Zootampa at Lowry ParkTampa, FLWildlife protection and preservation$725K
Tampa Museum of ArtTampa, FLArt education and appreciation$684K
Carthage CollegeKenosha, WIChristian education$500K
Metropolitan MinistriesTampa, FLHomeless programs$400K
Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NCAcademic programs$250K
John & Mable Ringling Museum of ArtSarasota, FLArts education and appreciation$110K
University of Florida Levin College of LawGainesville, FLGraduate programs$50K
Hillsborough County Public SchoolsTampa, FLPublic school education$25K
Tampa General HospitalTampa, FLAcademic health system$25K
University of Central Florida FoundationOrlando, FLAcademic programs$20K
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILLakefront athletics facilities gift fund$19K
Florida House on Capitol HillWashington, DCFlorida education and information center$15K
Berkeley Preparatory SchoolTampa, FLChristian education$15K
FIRST Presbyterian Church of TampaTampa, FLMinistry services$15K
Immanuel Presbyterian ChurchMilwaukee, WIMinistry services$15K
Lutheran Campus Ministry at NorthwesternEvanston, ILMinistry services$15K
Palma Ceia Presbyterian ChurchTampa, FLMinistry services$15K
University of TampaTampa, FLAcademic programs$15K
Daughters of the American RevolutionThonotosassa, FLSchool house preservation$11K
Florida Wildlife Corridor FoundationSt Petersburg, FLWildlife conservation$10K
Mary Lee's HouseTampa, FLYouth services$10K
Orlando BalletOrlando, FLPerforming arts experiences$10K
American Film InstituteLos Angeles, CAFilm education$7,000
Junior League of TampaTampa, FLVolunteer action and leadership programs$5,050
Children's Home NetworkTampa, FLYouth and family services$5,000
Florida OrchestraSt Petersburg, FLLive symphony orchestra$5,000
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WICatholic education$5,000
University of South FloridaTampa, FLAcademic programs$5,000
The Chiselers IncTampa, FLPreservation of henry b. plant hall$2,500
St Andrew's Episcopal ChurchTampa, FLMinistry services$2,000
American Red CrossTampa, FLPrevention and relief of human suffering$1,500
Innocence Project of FloridaTallahassee, FLInnocence projects$1,500
Henry B Plant MuseumTampa, FLMuseum and national historic landmark$1,050
Salvation Army of TampaTampa, FLMinistry services$1,000
Community Foundation of SarasotaSarasota, FLCommunity support$526

By state: Florida 28 · New York 1 · Wisconsin 3 · North Carolina 1 · Illinois 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

David a Straz Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tampa, Florida, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does David a Straz Jr Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does David a Straz Jr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.9M across 37 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does David a Straz Jr Foundation give?

Florida (28 grants), New York (1 grants), Wisconsin (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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