Straz Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 39-1776211
Foundation Overview
Based in Tampa, FL, Straz Family Foundation has awarded 184 grants totaling $32,021,870 to organizations in Florida, Wisconsin and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $8,081,200, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 37 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
71% of all grants are concentrated in Florida, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Tampa (80%), St Petersburg (6%), Gainesville (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 22% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Straz Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Film Institute | $7,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Film Education | 2024 |
| American Red Cross | $1,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Prevention And Relief Of Human Suffering | 2024 |
| Berkeley Preparatory School | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Christian Education | 2024 |
| Carthage College | $500,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | Christian Education | 2024 |
| Children's Home Network | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Youth And Family Services | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Sarasota | $526 | Sarasota, FL, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Daughters Of The American Revolution | $11,307 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | School House Preservation | 2024 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Tampa | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Ministry Services | 2024 |
| Florida House On Capitol Hill | $15,206 | Washington, DC, US | Florida Education And Information Center | 2024 |
| Florida Orchestra | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Live Symphony Orchestra | 2024 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation | $10,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2024 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | $1,050 | Tampa, FL, US | Museum And National Historic Landmark | 2024 |
| Hillsborough County Public Schools | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Public School Education | 2024 |
| Immanuel Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Ministry Services | 2024 |
| Innocence Project Of Florida | $1,500 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Innocence Projects | 2024 |
| John & Mable Ringling Museum Of Art | $110,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Arts Education And Appreciation | 2024 |
| Junior League Of Tampa | $5,050 | Tampa, FL, US | Volunteer Action And Leadership Programs | 2024 |
| Lutheran Campus Ministry At Northwestern | $15,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Ministry Services | 2024 |
| Marquette University | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Catholic Education | 2024 |
| Mary Lee's House | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Youth Services | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $400,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Homeless Programs | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $1,700,000 | New York, NY, US | Arts Education And Appreciation | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $18,620 | Evanston, IL, US | Lakefront Athletics Facilities Gift Fund | 2024 |
| Orlando Ballet | $10,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Performing Arts Experiences | 2024 |
| Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Ministry Services | 2024 |
| Salvation Army Of Tampa | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Ministry Services | 2024 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church | $2,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Ministry Services | 2024 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center | $1,190,642 | Tampa, FL, US | Performing Arts Programming | 2024 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Academic Health System | 2024 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $684,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Art Education And Appreciation | 2024 |
| The Chiselers Inc | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Preservation Of Henry B. Plant Hall | 2024 |
| University Of Central Florida Foundation | $20,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Academic Programs | 2024 |
| University Of Florida Levin College Of Law | $50,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Graduate Programs | 2024 |
| University Of South Florida | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Academic Programs | 2024 |
| University Of Tampa | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Academic Programs | 2024 |
| Wake Forest University | $250,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Academic Programs | 2024 |
| Zootampa At Lowry Park | $725,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Wildlife Protection And Preservation | 2024 |
| American Red Cross Angels | $1,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Prevention And Relief Of Human Suffering | 2023 |
| Arise Alliance Institute | $36,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Mental Wellness | 2023 |
| Berkeley Preparatory School | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Christian Education | 2023 |
| Carthage College | $5,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | Christian Education | 2023 |
| Children's Home Network | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Youth And Family Services | 2023 |
| Dar Desoto Chapter | $10,100 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | School House Preservation | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Ministry Services | 2023 |
| Florida House On Capitol Hill | $145,500 | Washington, DC, US | Florida Education And Information Center | 2023 |
| Florida Orchestra | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Live Symphony Orchestra | 2023 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor | $25,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2023 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | $1,050 | Tampa, FL, US | Museum And National Historic Landmark | 2023 |
| Hillsborough Education Foundation | $21,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Professional Day Training | 2023 |
| Immanuel Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Ministry Services | 2023 |
| Innocence Project Of Florida | $1,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Innocence Projects | 2023 |
| Junior League Of Tampa | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Volunteer Action And Leadership Programs | 2023 |
| Lowry Park Zoo | $1,025,040 | Tampa, FL, US | Wildlife Protection And Preservation | 2023 |
| Lutheran Campus Ministry At Northwestern | $15,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Ministry Services | 2023 |
| Marquette University | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Catholic Education | 2023 |
| Mary Lee's House | $5,050 | Tampa, FL, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $452,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Homeless Programs | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $406,000 | New York, NY, US | Opera House | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $309,600 | Evanston, IL, US | Lakefront Athletics Facilities Gift Fund | 2023 |
| Orlando Ballet | $10,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Performing Arts Experiences | 2023 |
| Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Ministry Services | 2023 |
| Proverbs 31 Ministry Inc | $529 | Matthews, NC, US | Ministry Services | 2023 |
| Ringling Museum Of Art | $17,550 | Sarasota, FL, US | Art Education And Appreciation | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Of Tampa | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Ministry Services | 2023 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center | $1,145,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Performing Arts Programming | 2023 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Academic Health System | 2023 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $758,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Art Education And Appreciation | 2023 |
| Tampa Pride | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Parade Event Sponsorship | 2023 |
| The Chiselers Inc | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Preservation Of Henry B. Plant Hall | 2023 |
| University Of Florida Levin College Of Law | $50,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Graduate Tax Program | 2023 |
| University Of Tampa | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Academic Programs | 2023 |
| Usf Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Frontiers Of Knowledge Program | 2023 |
| Wake Forest University | $252,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Academic Programs | 2023 |
| Ascension Wisconsinst Mary's | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Donation To Hospital | 2022 |
| Berkeley Prepatory School | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Carthage College | $5,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,015,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation And Faith Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Florida Orchestra | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | $50 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Immanuel Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Lightning Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Florida Strong Event Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Lowry Park Zoo | $65,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Luthern Campus Ministry At Northwestern | $15,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Marquette University | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Metropolitain Ministries | $26,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Metropolitain Opera | $350,000 | New York, NY, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $300,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Lakefront Athletics Facilities Gift Fund / Seating - Athletics / Wildcat Excellence Fund | 2022 |
| Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Of Tampa | $3,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Tampa St. Jude Walk/run | 2022 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Tampa Pride | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Parade Event Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Tbpac | $161,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Event Sponsorship | 2022 |
| The Chislers Inc | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Florida Levin College Of Law | $50,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Tampa | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Usf Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Frontiers Of Knowledge Program | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $50,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Ascension Wisconsinst Mary's | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Donation To Hospital | 2022 |
| Berkeley Prepatory School | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Carthage College | $5,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,015,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation And Faith Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Florida Orchestra | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | $50 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Immanuel Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Lightning Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Florida Strong Event Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Lowry Park Zoo | $65,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Luthern Campus Ministry At Northwestern | $15,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Marquette University | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Metropolitain Ministries | $26,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Metropolitain Opera | $350,000 | New York, NY, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $300,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Lakefront Athletics Facilities Gift Fund / Seating - Athletics / Wildcat Excellence Fund | 2022 |
| Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Of Tampa | $3,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Tampa St. Jude Walk/run | 2022 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Tampa Pride | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Parade Event Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Tbpac | $161,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Event Sponsorship | 2022 |
| The Chislers Inc | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Florida Levin College Of Law | $50,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Tampa | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Usf Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Frontiers Of Knowledge Program | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $50,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Ascension Wisconsinst Mary's | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Donation To Hospital | 2022 |
| Berkeley Prepatory School | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Carthage College | $5,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,015,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation And Faith Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Florida Orchestra | $5,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | $50 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Immanuel Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Lightning Foundation Inc | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Florida Strong Event Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Lowry Park Zoo | $65,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Luthern Campus Ministry At Northwestern | $15,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Marquette University | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Metropolitain Ministries | $26,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Metropolitain Opera | $350,000 | New York, NY, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $300,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Lakefront Athletics Facilities Gift Fund / Seating - Athletics / Wildcat Excellence Fund | 2022 |
| Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Of Tampa | $3,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Tampa St. Jude Walk/run | 2022 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Tampa Pride | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Parade Event Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Tbpac | $161,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Event Sponsorship | 2022 |
| The Chislers Inc | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Florida Levin College Of Law | $50,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| University Of Tampa | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Usf Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Frontiers Of Knowledge Program | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $50,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Annual Donation | 2022 |
| Berkeley Preparatory School | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Carthage College | $50,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Chilselers Inc | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Columbia St Mary's Foundation | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Cuban Club Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of Tampa | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | $50 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Immanuel Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Deland, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Marquette University | $50,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $26,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $706,900 | New York, NY, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Northwestern University | $300,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church | $15,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Foundation | $8,081,200 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $40,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Tampa Pride Inc | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| University Of Florida Levin College Of Law | $50,000 | Gainesville, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| University Of Tampa | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Wake Forest University | $250,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Programs | 2021 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Foundation | $2,035,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Lowry Park Zoological Society Of Tampa Inc | $925,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $800,000 | New York, NY, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Northwestern University | $300,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Wake Forest University | $250,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Berkeley Preparatory School | $200,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Columbia St Mary's Foundation Inc | $150,000 | Glendale, WI, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation | $150,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | $25,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2020 |
| John Hopkins All Children's Foundation | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Children's Miracle Network | $200 | Gainesville, FL, US | Programs | 2020 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | $50 | Tampa, FL, US | Programs | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 39-1776211 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4401 W KENNEDY BLVD STE 150 Tampa, FL 33609-2000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Straz Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee / Chair | Catherine Lowry Straz |
|---|---|
| Trustee / President | Keebler Straz |
| Corporate Trustee | Seacoast Bank |
Forms 990-PF
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