The Saratoga Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Saratoga Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,334 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$62,334
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$119,182
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,133 the year before.
55% 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 | $78,433 | 22 | $238,097 |
| 2024 | $73,133 | 18 | $171,457 |
| 2025 | $62,334 | 21 | $119,182 |
How to apply
The Saratoga Charitable 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 The Saratoga Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $42,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,334 |
| Texas | 4 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,800 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | To support "Patient Navigators Program" | $15,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Jack and Pam Jolley Endowed Faculty Fellowship in Ophthalmology | $15,000 |
| National Book Foundation Inc | "Bridge to 75" | $5,000 |
| PCC Farmland Trust | Matching Fund | $5,000 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | To advance the work of the Culver Academies | $3,334 |
| Deschutes River Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| University of Washington | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation | Building Courageous Leaders | $2,000 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Boone & Crockett Club | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Everstrong Prevention | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Facing Homelessness | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Seattle Arts and Lectures Inc | To support the Writers in the Schools (WITS) Program | $1,000 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Rita Catholic Parish | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Artsfund | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of Cross Bar Srma Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pat Green Foundation | To support those affected by the destructive and deadly flooding which took place in the Texas Hill Country | $500 |
| Pat Green Foundation | Central Texas Flood Relief | $500 |
| Ocean Conservation International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- John J Jolley
- Pamela K Jolley
Questions people ask
Does The Saratoga Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Saratoga Charitable Foundation give?
$62,334 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Saratoga Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John J Jolley (Pres, Dir) and Pamela K Jolley (Dir, Sec).
What does The Saratoga Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.