The Straetz Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 65-0754972
Foundation Overview
Based in Sturbridge, MA, The Straetz Foundation has awarded 113 grants totaling $849,036 to organizations in Florida, New Hampshire and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $18,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 17 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 36% in Massachusetts and funding distributed across 9 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Sturbridge (41%), Boston (24%), Whitman (15%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 6% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Straetz Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Sawyer College | $10,000 | New London, NH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The University Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Colgate University | $3,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Taft School | $3,000 | Watertown, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Bryant University | $5,000 | Smithfield, RI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Community Preparatory School | $15,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Providence Performing Arts Center | $8,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | $15,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sturbridge Federated Church | $10,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Als One | $5,000 | Whitman, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Fund Inc | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Umass Memorial Health Harrington | $2,000 | Southbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wgbh | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hacer Ministry Corp | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Colby Sawyer College | $8,000 | New London, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The University Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $3,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Taft School | $3,000 | Watertown, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bryant University | $5,000 | Smithfield, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Community Preparatory School | $18,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Joshua Hyde Public Library | $5,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Providence Performing Arts Center | $9,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| South County Hospital Fdn | $5,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | $15,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sturbridge Federated Church | $9,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Als One | $5,000 | Whitman, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Fund Inc | $11,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Umass Memorial Health Harrington | $2,000 | Southbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wgbh | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Colby Sawyer College | $8,000 | New London, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The University Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $3,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Taft School | $3,000 | Watertown, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bryant University | $5,000 | Smithfield, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Community Preparatory School | $18,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Joshua Hyde Public Library | $5,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Providence Performing Arts Center | $9,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| South County Hospital Fdn | $5,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | $15,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sturbridge Federated Church | $9,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Als One | $5,000 | Whitman, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Fund Inc | $11,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Umass Memorial Health Harrington | $2,000 | Southbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wgbh | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $5,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Colby Sawyer College | $8,000 | New London, NH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The University Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $3,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Taft School | $3,000 | Watertown, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bryant University | $5,000 | Smithfield, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Community Preparatory School | $18,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Joshua Hyde Public Library | $5,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Providence Performing Arts Center | $9,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| South County Hospital Fdn | $5,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | $15,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sturbridge Federated Church | $9,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Als One | $5,000 | Whitman, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Fund Inc | $11,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Umass Memorial Health Harrington | $2,000 | Southbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wgbh | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $8,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Colby Sawyer College | $8,000 | New London, NH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The University Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Colgate University | $3,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Taft School | $3,000 | Watertown, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Bryant University | $5,000 | Smithfield, RI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Community Preparatory School | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Joshua Hyde Public Library | $5,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Providence Performing Arts Center | $6,036 | Providence, RI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Palm Beach County | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| South County Hospital Fdn | $5,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | $10,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Sturbridge Federated Church | $8,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Als One | $5,000 | Whitman, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Harrington Memorial Hospital | $12,000 | Southbridge, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Eagle Hill School | $3,000 | Hadwick, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hole In The Wall Gang Fund Inc | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $8,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | Devoted To Building And Sustaining Financial Support To Meet The Needs Of Jupiter Medical Center And Its Affiliates And Uphold Its Mission - To Serve The Community By Providing The Highest Quality Patient-centered Healthcare In A Cost-effective And Compassionate Manner. | 2020 |
| Colby Sawyer College | $8,000 | New London, NH, US | Offer Educational Programs Based In The Liberal Arts And Sciences And Designed To Prepare Students For Their Professions And Lives Of Ongoing Learning. The College Strives For Excellence In The Its Engaged Teaching And Learning Community To Foster Students' Academic, Intellectual, And Personal Growth. | 2020 |
| The University Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Is An Unparalleled Research Institution, Known Throughout The World For Its Bold Pursuit Of Knowledge, Its Extraordinary Dedication To Both Graduate And Undergraduate Education, And Its Legacy Of Revolutionary Discovery. Chicago's Pioneering Spirit, Incomparable Scholarship, And Interdisciplinary Approach To Problem-solving Set The Global Standard For Intellectual Inquiry And Advancement. | 2020 |
| Colgate University | $3,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | To Provide A Demanding, Expansive Educational Experience To A Select Group Of Diverse, Talented, Intellectually Sophisticated Students Who Are Capable Of Challenging Themselves, Their Peers And Their Teachers In A Setting That Brings Together Living And Learning The Educational Mission Of Colgate University Is To Develop Wise, Thoughtful, Critical Thinkers And Perceptive Leaders By Encouraging Young Men And Women To Fulfill. | 2020 |
| The Taft School | $3,000 | Watertown, CT, US | Preparatory School Which Prepares High School Aged Students For The Challenges Of Not Only College But Of Life. | 2020 |
| Bryant University | $5,000 | Smithfield, RI, US | To Deliver Exceptional Education For Success In An Age Of Unlimited Global Opportunity. The Entire Bryant Community Will Be Bold In Re-imagining The Future Strategic Vision 2020. | 2020 |
| Community Preparatory School | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Commitment Is To Minority And Low-income Students From Providence. The School's Goal Is To Help Its Students Succeed In College-preparatory High-school Programs And To Become Community Leaders. Moreover, The School Is Committed To Developing And Sharing Its Vision, Programs And Resources With The Local Neighborhood And With The Broader Educational Community. | 2020 |
| Joshua Hyde Public Library | $5,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | General Welfare | 2020 |
| Lighthouse Center For The Arts | $5,000 | Tequesta, FL, US | Provides A Bridge To The Visual And Performing Arts For The Community Through Unique Collections, Engaging Exhibitions And Cultural Programs, A Dynamic School Of Art And Diverse Outreach Activities. | 2020 |
| Providence Performing Arts Center | $8,000 | Providence, RI, US | To Preserve The Historic Integrity And Beauty Of The Building; To Serve The Entertainment Needs Of The State's Various Populations By Presenting The Widest Possible Variety Of High Performing Arts And Cultural Events; To Maintain Fiscal Responsibility. | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Palm Beach County | $5,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | To Provide A Great Healthcare Experience To Patients And Families By: - Caring For Everyone Who Needs And Wants Our Services - Establishing Trust - Influencing Healthcare Providers By Sharing Our Best Practices - Operating With A Margin Which Allows Us To Be Competitive And Innovative - Being A Great Place To Work That Fosters A Passion For Learning, Service Excellence And Embracing Change. | 2020 |
| South County Hospital Fdn | $10,000 | Wakefield, RI, US | Provides Comprehensive Medical Services To Southern Rhode Island Without Regard To Race, Color, Creed Or Ability To Pay. | 2020 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | $10,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | A Museum And Learning Resource Of New England Life, Invites Each Visitor To Find Meaning, Pleasure, Relevance, And Inspiration Through The Exploration Of History. | 2020 |
| Sturbridge Federated Church | $7,000 | Sturbridge, MA, US | We Joyfully Celebrate Christs Presence And Gods Grace In Our Lives. We Respect One Another In Love, Actively Seeking And Embracing Those Who Wish To Grow With Us In Faith, Hope And Love. With Gods Guidance, We Minister To The Spiritual And Physical Needs Of The Community. Through Service We Flourish. | 2020 |
| Als One | $10,000 | Whitman, MA, US | To Identify A Breakthrough Treatment And Ultimate Cure For Als While Improving The Care Now For Those Battling It. | 2020 |
| Harrington Memorial Hospital | $12,000 | Southbridge, MA, US | To Deliver Optimal Health Care To The Residents And Communities Of South Central Massachusetts And Northeastern Connecticut. Providing Personalized, Compassionate Care And Advanced Technology. Our Vision Is To Continue A Long Tradition Of Caring And Expand Our Comprehensive Inpatient And Outpatient Services Along With Community Outreach Programs. | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Advance Cures, And Means Of Prevention, For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research And Treatment. | 2020 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Provide Expert, Compassionate Care To Children And Adults With Cancer While Advancing The Understanding, Diagnosis, Treatment, Cure And Prevention Of Cancer And Related Diseases. Also, Provide Training For New Generations Of Physicians And Scientists, Designs Programs That Promote Public Health Particularly Among High-risk And Underserved Populations And Disseminates Innovative Patient Therapies And Scientific Discoveries In Boston, Across The United States And Throughout The World. | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Prevent And Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies. | 2020 |
| Eagle Hill School | $3,000 | Hadwick, MA, US | Educate Students With Learning Disabilities, Including Attention Deficit Disorder, In Grades Eight Through Twelve. | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 65-0754972 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | CO KATHRYN S ASHTON 69 CRICKET DR Sturbridge, MA 01566-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Straetz Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Kathryn S Ashton |
|---|---|
| Director | Robert P Straetz Jr |
| Founder | Elizabeth Straetz Dod 4102020 |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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