The Wally and Jo Strobel Foundation
Accepts applications
The Wally and Jo Strobel Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$46,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$382,620
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $50,000 the year before.
67% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,500 | 3 | $413,242 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 7 | $391,520 |
| 2025 | $46,500 | 12 | $382,620 |
How to apply
| Contact | Terri Drenth 614 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (734) 436-8933 |
| What to submit | Request in writing. Description of charitable purpose |
What The Wally and Jo Strobel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Family Assistance Assc | Hunger & homeless | $10,500 |
| Turning Point | Hunger and homeless | $10,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Provide food during natural disaster | $5,000 |
| NPR | Education | $3,000 |
| The PBS Foundation | Education | $3,000 |
| Detroit PBS | Education | $2,500 |
| East Tennessee PBS | Education | $2,500 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | Education | $2,500 |
| Wedu PBS | Education | $2,500 |
| Moffit Cancer Center | Cancer treatment | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Environmental | $2,000 |
| Warka Water | Foreign and international | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Terri Drenth
- Susan Waters
- John Strobel
- Sarah King
- Kathryn Romley
- Alexandra la Flamme
- Robert Waters
- Harrison Strobel
Questions people ask
Does The Wally and Jo Strobel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Wally and Jo Strobel Foundation give?
$46,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Wally and Jo Strobel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terri Drenth (Manager), Susan Waters (President), John Strobel (Trustee) and Sarah King (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Wally and Jo Strobel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, housing and homelessness and arts and culture.