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Strugar Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Marino, California · EIN 261513493

Strugar Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Marino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,300 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $37,650 and the largest $72,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$15,0001$662,872
2024$25,0003$691,104
2025$75,3002$700,103

How to apply

Strugar 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Strugar Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$75,300

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Pasadena, CA
To support the altadena small business relief fund$72,000
Tiny Seed Project
San Marino, CA
To provide support to no loose braids$3,300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Strugar Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Strugar Family Foundation give?

$75,300 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $37,650.

Who runs Strugar Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Pamela Strugar (Co-Director) and Douglas Strugar (Co-Director).

What does Strugar Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development and human services.

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