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The Robert J Stransky Foundation

Preselected recipients only Punta Gorda, Florida · EIN 222849600

The Robert J Stransky Foundation is a private foundation in Punta Gorda, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $329,065 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $132,136. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $333,104 the year before.

75% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$333,10412$6.9 million
2024$329,06512$7.3 million

How to apply

The Robert J Stransky 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Robert J Stransky Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky1$132,136
Massachusetts3$122,000
New York4$50,929
Arizona2$12,000
Indiana1$10,000
Illinois1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Kaden's Cause
Georgetown, KY
Current operations$132,136
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
Current operations$105,000
Canisius High School
Buffalo, NY
Current operations$38,929
Working for Worcester
Worcester, MA
Current operations$15,000
Az Musicfest
Scottsdale, AZ
Current operations$10,000
Vera Bradley Fdn for Breast Cancer
Roanoke, IN
Current operations$10,000
The Bison Fund
Buffalo, NY
Current operations$5,000
Willow
Rochester, NY
Current operations$5,000
Centro Culturale Italiano Di Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Current operations$2,000
Desert Foothills Land Trust
Carefree, AZ
Current operations$2,000
Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival
Becket, MA
Current operations$2,000
School of Hope Foundation
Chicago, IL
Current operations$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Robert J Stransky Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Robert J Stransky Foundation give?

$329,065 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs The Robert J Stransky Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael C Trimboli (Trustee) and Rosemary Burgio (Trustee).

What does The Robert J Stransky Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.

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