Private foundation · EIN 91-1362111 · Seattle, Washington

The Stroum 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 46 grants paid, $261K total, median $2,050. 57% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
46
$261K
Median grant
$2,050
Stays in WA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Seattle Repertory TheatreSeattle, WAGeneral supp & act one campaign$30K
Cascade Public MediaSeattle, WACapital campaign$25K
Pancreatic Cancer ActionManhatten Beach, CATherapeutic accelerator award$25K
The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, ILObama presidential center$25K
The 5th Avenue TheatreSeattle, WAGeneral support$20K
Friends of Waterfront SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral support$15K
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterSeattle, WAAnnual support$10K
Jewish Family ServicesSeattle, WAGeneral support$10K
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WAEndowment for therapeutic play$10K
The Humane SocietyWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
USC Annenberg SchoolLos Angeles, CACenter on public diplomacy$10K
Brothers for LifeSeattle, WAGeneral support$5,000
Exhalt YouthNew York, NYGeneral support$5,000
Perelman Performing Arts CenterNew York, NYAngels of arkansas$5,000
Rosie's Theater KidsKatonah, NY2024 gala support$5,000
Stroum Jewish Community CenterMercer Island, WAGeneral support$5,000
Entertainment Community FundNew York, NYIn the spotlight$2,500
Franciscan Health FdnSeattle, WAPancreaticolbiliary cancer fund$2,500
Hillel UWSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Holocaust Center for HumanitySeattle, WAVoices of humanities$2,500
Kcts 9Seattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Lift Our VoicesSeattle, WAGeneral support$2,500
Friends of the Musee Des Art DecoraNew York, NYGeneral support$2,100
Council of Amer AmbassadorsWashington, DCGeneral support$2,000
Plymouth HousingSeattle, WASeattle dances 2024$2,000
AIPACSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,800
American Friends of Tel Aviv UniverNew York, NYStudent success center$1,800
Israel 21cSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$1,800
Seattle Art MuseumSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,500
AJC SeattleSeattle, WAMarshall society 2024$1,250
Kuow Public RadioSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,250
ADL Pacific NorthwestSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,000
All About Rabbits RescueForest Hills, NYGeneral support$1,000
Alliance for Gun ResponsibilitySeattle, WAGeneral support$1,000
B612 FoundationMill Valley, CAGeneral support$1,000
Giffords Law CenterWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000
Inspire WashingtonSeattle, WACultural access program$1,000
Mountain Seed FoundationCentreville, VAGeneral support$1,000
National Black TheatreNew York, NYCapital campaign$1,000
New York Theater WorkshopNew York, NYGeneral support$1,000
Oxbow Farm & Conservation CtrCarnation, WAGeneral support$1,000
Rwanda Girls InitiativeMedina, WAGeneral support$1,000
Seattle Humane SocietyBellevue, WAGeneral support$1,000
Stand With USPasadena, CAGeneral support$1,000
Town Hall SeattleSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,000
World Affairs CouncilWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000

By state: Washington 26 · California 5 · Illinois 1 · New York 9 · District of Columbia 4 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

The Stroum Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 The Stroum Family 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 The Stroum Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $261K across 46 grants, a median of $2,050.

Where does The Stroum Family Foundation give?

Washington (26 grants), California (5 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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