Private foundation · Ann Arbor, MI

The Wally and Jo Strobel Foundation

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Typical grant size
$500 $1K $2K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
32
Repeat grantees
15
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactTERRI DRENTH · 7344368933
MaterialsREQUEST IN WRITING. DESCRIPTION OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE
RestrictionsNONE

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Terri Drenth
MANAGER
Susan Waters
PRESIDENT
John Strobel
TRUSTEE
Sarah King
TRUSTEE
Kathryn Romley
TRUSTEE
Alexandra LA Flamme
TRUSTEE
Robert Waters
TRUSTEE
Harrison Strobel
TRUSTEE
Christopher Waters
TRUSTEE
Alexandra Laflamme
SECRETARY/TR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
14.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'16
'17
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
144
Total grants awarded
$236K
Total amount
$2K
Average grant
$13K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$50K
7 grants
2023
$17K
3 grants
2022
$14K
5 grants
2021
$21K
7 grants
2020
$18K
14 grants
2019
$17K
15 grants
2017
$16K
14 grants
2016
$18K
13 grants
2015
$15K
13 grants
2014
$31K
27 grants
2013
$21K
26 grants

Top recipients

8 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$22K
3 grants · DC · ✓ Exact match
$22K
7 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$21K
5 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$17K
3 grants · VA · ✓ Exact match
$14K
1 grant · DC · ≈ likely match
$13K
Planned Parent Hood - Mi
5 grants · MI
$10K
Planned Parent Hood - Fl
4 grants · FL
$9K
Food Bank of Manatee County
5 grants · FL
$7K
Safehouse
4 grants · MI
$6K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

World Central Kitchen
PROVIDE FOOD DURING NATURAL DISASTER
DC · TY 2024
$13K
American Red Cross
HURRICANE RELIEF
DC · TY 2024
$13K
Emergency Family Assistance Assc
HUNGER & HOMELESS
CO · TY 2024
$5K
Moffit Cancer Center
CANCER TREATMENT
FL · TY 2024
$5K
The Pbs Foundation
EDUCATION
VA · TY 2024
$5K
The Headstrong Project
MENTAL HEALTH FOR VETERANS
NY · TY 2024
$5K
Ocean Cleanup
ENVIRONMENTAL
NY · TY 2024
$5K
The Pbs Foundation
EDUCATION
VA · TY 2023
$6K
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR
CO · TY 2023
$6K
World Central Kitchen
PROVIDE FOOD DURING NATURAL DISASTER
DC · TY 2023
$6K
The Pbs Foundation
EDUCATION
VA · TY 2022
$4K
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR
CO · TY 2022
$4K
World Central Kitchen
PROVIDE FOOD DURING NATURAL DISASTER
DC · TY 2022
$4K
Donors Choose
EDUCATION
NY · TY 2022
$2K
The Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Fd
ENVIRONMENTAL
CA · TY 2022
$1K
Food Gatherers
ASSISTANCE TO POOR
MI · TY 2021
$5K
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR
CO · TY 2021
$5K
Safehouse
SAFETY FOR THREATENED WOMEN
MI · TY 2021
$3K
Dollywood Foundation
HEALTH
TN · TY 2021
$3K
The Ocean Cleanup North Pacific Fd
ENVIRONMENTAL
CA · TY 2021
$2K
Sierra Club
ENVIRONMENTAL
CA · TY 2021
$2K
Cs Mott Children's Hospital
HEALTH
MI · TY 2021
$1K
Donorschooseorg
ASSISTANCE FOR THE POOR
NY · TY 2020
$4K
Food Gatherers
ASSISTANCE TO POOR
MI · TY 2020
$3K
Community Food Share
COVID FOOD RELIEF
CO · TY 2020
$2K
Turning Points
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
FL · TY 2020
$2K
Second Harvest of East Tennessee
ASSISTANCE TO POOR
TN · TY 2020
$1K
North Pacific Foundation
OCEAN CLEANUP
CA · TY 2020
$1K
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR
CO · TY 2020
$1K
Teen Action and Support Center
ASSISTANCE TO YOUNG TEENS
AR · TY 2020
$1K
Safehouse
SAFETY FOR THREATENED WOMEN
MI · TY 2020
$1K
Seattle Foundation
CITY FOUNDATION
WA · TY 2020
$1K
Saline Area Social Service Inc
FOOD FOR THE POOR
MI · TY 2020
$800
Jubilee Women's Center
THROUGH GUIDE STAR
WA · TY 2020
$524
Sojourner House
ASSISTANCE ABUSE SURVIVORS
RI · TY 2020
$500
University of Michigan
FAMILY HOPE FUND
MI · TY 2020
$500
Donorschooseorg
ASSISTANCE FOR THE POOR
NY · TY 2019
$3K
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR
CO · TY 2019
$2K
Saline Area Social Service Inc
FOOD FOR THE POOR
MI · TY 2019
$2K
Save the Bay
CLEAN WATER
RI · TY 2019
$2K
Safehouse
SAFETY FOR THREATENED WOMEN
MI · TY 2019
$1K
Avalon House
HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO POOR
MI · TY 2019
$1K
Food Gatherers
ASSISTANCE TO POOR
MI · TY 2019
$1K
Teen Action and Support Center
ASSISTANCE TO YOUNG TEENS
AR · TY 2019
$1K
Baby Quest Foundation
ASSISTANCE TO FERTAILTY GRANTS
CA · TY 2019
$1K
Sojourner House
ASSISTANCE ABUSE SURVIVORS
RI · TY 2019
$500
University of Michigan
FAMILY HOPE FUND
MI · TY 2019
$500
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
ASSISTANCE TO POOR
MI · TY 2019
$500
Marys Place
ASSISTANCE TO POOR
WA · TY 2019
$500
Community Coalition on Homeless
ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR
FL · TY 2019
$500

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.