David a Straz Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyTampa, Florida · EIN 39-1776211 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.9M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$131.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
24% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | Arts education and appreciation | $1,700,000 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center | Tampa, FL | Performing arts programming | $1,190,642 |
| Zootampa at Lowry Park | Tampa, FL | Wildlife protection and preservation | $725,000 |
| Tampa Museum of Art | Tampa, FL | Art education and appreciation | $684,000 |
| Carthage College | Kenosha, WI | Christian education | $500,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Tampa, FL | Homeless programs | $400,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Academic programs | $250,000 |
| John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art | Sarasota, FL | Arts education and appreciation | $110,000 |
| University of Florida Levin College of Law | Gainesville, FL | Graduate programs | $50,000 |
| Hillsborough County Public Schools | Tampa, FL | Public school education | $25,000 |
| Tampa General Hospital | Tampa, FL | Academic health system | $25,000 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation | Orlando, FL | Academic programs | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Lakefront athletics facilities gift fund | $18,620 |
| Florida House on Capitol Hill | Washington, DC | Florida education and information center | $15,206 |
| Berkeley Preparatory School | Tampa, FL | Christian education | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Tampa | Tampa, FL | Ministry services | $15,000 |
| Immanuel Presbyterian Church | Milwaukee, WI | Ministry services | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Campus Ministry at Northwestern | Evanston, IL | Ministry services | $15,000 |
| Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church | Tampa, FL | Ministry services | $15,000 |
| University of Tampa | Tampa, FL | Academic programs | $15,000 |
| Daughters of the American Revolution | Thonotosassa, FL | School house preservation | $11,307 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | Wildlife conservation | $10,000 |
| Mary Lee's House | Tampa, FL | Youth services | $10,000 |
| Orlando Ballet | Orlando, FL | Performing arts experiences | $10,000 |
| American Film Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Film education | $7,000 |
| Junior League of Tampa | Tampa, FL | Volunteer action and leadership programs | $5,050 |
| Children's Home Network | Tampa, FL | Youth and family services | $5,000 |
| Florida Orchestra | St Petersburg, FL | Live symphony orchestra | $5,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Catholic education | $5,000 |
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | Academic programs | $5,000 |
| The Chiselers Inc | Tampa, FL | Preservation of henry B. plant hall | $2,500 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church | Tampa, FL | Ministry services | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Tampa, FL | Prevention and relief of human suffering | $1,500 |
| Innocence Project of Florida | Tallahassee, FL | Innocence projects | $1,500 |
| Henry B Plant Museum | Tampa, FL | Museum and national historic landmark | $1,050 |
| Salvation Army of Tampa | Tampa, FL | Ministry services | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | Community support | $526 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | Arts education and appreciation | $5,000,000 |
| Zootampa at Lowry Park | Tampa, FL | Wildlife protection and preservation | $3,500,000 |
| Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center | Tampa, FL | Performing arts programming | $3,000,000 |
| Tampa Museum of Art | Tampa, FL | Art education and appreciation | $1,800,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Academic programs | $1,500,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Tampa, FL | Homeless programs | $1,200,000 |
| Carthage College | Kenosha, WI | Christian education | $1,000,000 |
| University of Florida Levin College of Law | Gainesville, FL | Graduate programs | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Campus Ministry at Northwestern | Evanston, IL | Ministry services | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,886,901 | 46 |
| 2023 | $4,805,919 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349101736
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1776211
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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