Private foundation · EIN 83-2800287 · Santa Monica, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Strompolos Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $277K total, median $5,000. 6% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$277K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Denver MontessoriDenver, COTo support local organizations.$111K
Denver Park TrustDenver, COTo enhance and expand denver's park system in a thoughtful, equitable, and sustainable way.$50K
Kcrw Foundation IncSanta Monica, CATo contribute to one-of-a-kind programming and community events that range from news to culture. to contribute to programming and community…$25K
Denver FoundationDenver, COTo power youth and adult education programs.$20K
Yampa Valley Community FoundationSteamboat Springs, COTo foster a vibrant and healthy community in routt and moffat counties in colorado.$20K
Denver Center for the Performing ArtsDenver, COTo support local organizations.$10K
Old Town Hot SpringsSteamboat Springs, COTo contribute to the life, growth, sustenance, and future of the old town hot springs.$10K
WeecycleDenver, COTo provide critical infant and toddler necessities to families experiencing hardship.$10K
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico CampusDenver, COTo continue to serve as a community gathering place offering hands-on environment where children learn through exploration and play.$5,000
Denver Art MuseumDenver, COTo continue to serve as a community gathering place offering hands-on environment where children learn through exploration and play.$5,000
Cherry Hills Village Police FdnCherry Hill Village, COTo provide essential equipment, state of the art technology, specialized training, educational opportunities.$2,500
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, COTo contribute to discovering cures to eradicate childhood diseases.$2,500
McA DenverDenver, COTo continue to serve as a community gathering place offering hands-on environment where children learn through exploration and play.$2,500
Denver Museum of Nature & ScienceDenver, COTo power youth and adult education programs.$1,000
Denver Zoo Conservation AllianceDenver, COTo enhance, expand, preserve, and promote recreation and parks and open spaces for the people of los angeles.$1,000
High Line Canal ConservancyCentennial, COTo provide leadership and harness the region's commitment to protecting the ffuture of the high line canal.$1,000
St Catherine Greek Orthodox ChurchGreenwood Village, COTo support communities locally, nationally and internationally through philanthropic activities.$500

By state: Colorado 16 · California 1

About this foundation

Strompolos Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Monica, California, administered in care of Barbara Karrol, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Strompolos Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Strompolos Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $277K across 17 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Strompolos Family Foundation give?

Colorado (16 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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