Strompolos Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Strompolos Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $277,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $111,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$277,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$111,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $226,249 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $235,500 | 33 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $226,249 | 23 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $277,000 | 17 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Strompolos Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Strompolos Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 16 | $252,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Montessori | To support local organizations. | $111,000 |
| Denver Park Trust | To enhance and expand denver's park system in a thoughtful, equitable, and sustainable way. | $50,000 |
| KCRW Foundation Inc | To contribute to one-of-a-kind programming and community events that range from news to culture. To contribute to programming and community events ranging from news to music to culture. | $25,000 |
| Denver Foundation | To power youth and adult education programs. | $20,000 |
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation | To foster a vibrant and healthy community in routt and moffat counties in colorado. | $20,000 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts | To support local organizations. | $10,000 |
| Old Town Hot Springs | To contribute to the life, growth, sustenance, and future of the old town hot springs. | $10,000 |
| Weecycle | To provide critical infant and toddler necessities to families experiencing hardship. | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus | To continue to serve as a community gathering place offering hands-on environment where children learn through exploration and play. | $5,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | To 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 Fdn | To provide essential equipment, state of the art technology, specialized training, educational opportunities. | $2,500 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | To contribute to discovering cures to eradicate childhood diseases. | $2,500 |
| McA Denver | To 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 & Science | To power youth and adult education programs. | $1,000 |
| Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance | To enhance, expand, preserve, and promote recreation and parks and open spaces for the people of los angeles. | $1,000 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | To provide leadership and harness the region's commitment to protecting the ffuture of the high line canal. | $1,000 |
| St Catherine Greek Orthodox Church | To support communities locally, nationally and internationally through philanthropic activities. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- George Strompolos
Questions people ask
Does Strompolos Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Strompolos Family Foundation give?
$277,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Strompolos Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Strompolos (Trustee).
What does Strompolos Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and youth programs.