The Straetz Foundation
Accepts applications
The Straetz Foundation is a private foundation in Charlton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $143,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $17,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$143,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $131,000 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $134,000 | 17 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $131,000 | 17 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $143,000 | 17 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Straetz Foundation Kathy Ashton 13 Doric Circle, Charlton, MA 01507 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 434-2827 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What The Straetz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $54,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $22,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $14,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Preparatory School | General support | $17,000 |
| The University of Chicago | General support | $15,000 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | General support | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $14,000 |
| Sturbridge Federated Church | General support | $11,000 |
| Colby Sawyer College | General support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $10,000 |
| WGBH | General support | $10,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| Bryant University | General support | $5,000 |
| ALS One | General support | $5,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health Harrington | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General support | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | General support | $3,000 |
| The Taft School | General support | $3,000 |
| Bay Path Education Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn S Ashton
- Robert P Straetz Jr
- Elizabeth Straetz Dod 4102020
Questions people ask
Does The Straetz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Straetz Foundation give?
$143,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Straetz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathryn S Ashton (Director), Robert P Straetz Jr (Director) and Elizabeth Straetz Dod 4102020 (Founder).
What does The Straetz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.