Stratus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stratus Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $427,433 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,600. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$427,433
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,600
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $346,833 the year before.
58% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.8 million | 18 | $14.9 million |
| 2023 | $346,833 | 17 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $427,433 | 24 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
Stratus 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.
What Stratus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 10 | $253,933 |
| Rhode Island | 6 | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $71,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $12,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Hill School | General | $100,600 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | General | $50,000 |
| Faithful Friends Animal Society | General | $38,333 |
| Longwood Gardens | General | $25,000 |
| Limen Recovery and Wellness | General | $25,000 |
| Chop Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Newport Film Festival | General | $20,000 |
| Green Oceans | General | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough Equestrian | General | $16,000 |
| Winterthur Museum | General | $15,000 |
| Hagley Museum and Library | General | $12,000 |
| Perservation Society of Newport County | General fund | $10,000 |
| Washington College | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Island Cemetery | General | $10,000 |
| Srba Historic Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Unionville PTA | General | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Delaware | General | $5,000 |
| Cheshire Point to Point | General | $5,000 |
| Willowdale Steeplechase | General | $5,000 |
| Redwood Library and Athenaeum | General | $5,000 |
| 1103 Market Street Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Delaware College of Art & Design | General | $2,500 |
| Del-Marva -Va Council | General | $2,500 |
| The Holly Ball | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Regis de Ramel
Questions people ask
Does Stratus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stratus Foundation give?
$427,433 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Stratus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Regis de Ramel (President).
What does Stratus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.