The Stratford Foundation
Accepts applications
The Stratford Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $590,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$590,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.4 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $495,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $480,000 | 14 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $495,000 | 19 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $590,000 | 23 | $15.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter A Wilson C/O Goulston Storrs 1 Post Offic, Boston, MA 02109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 480-9594 |
| What to submit | Applicaton is available upon request |
| Restrictions | Only to 501(c)(3) organizations |
What The Stratford Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9 | $164,000 |
| California | 2 | $112,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $97,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $72,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $30,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Mercy Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Christian Camps & Conferences Inc | General & unrestricted | $72,000 |
| Zionsville Presbyterian Church | For catching the wind | $50,000 |
| Gordon College | For the dan tyman endowed | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $35,000 |
| Wheeler Mission | For the | $35,000 |
| Gleason Initiative Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Friends of Kids With Cancer | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Glen House Food Pantry | General support | $25,000 |
| Dupage Foundation | Wheaton public library | $25,000 |
| Dupage Pads Inc | General support | $22,000 |
| Wheaton College | For the class of 1971 | $20,000 |
| The ALS Association | In memory of ava memmen | $20,000 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | General support | $12,000 |
| Indiana Univeristy Foundaton | In memory of aulikki olsen | $10,000 |
| Sagamore Institute | For the tenderness tour | $10,000 |
| Shepherd Community Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Bible Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Central Indiana Youth for Christ | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Outreach Inc | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Altar Fly Fishing | General support | $5,000 |
| The Navigators | The ministry partners john | $5,000 |
| Fountains of Hope International | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter A Wilson
- Edward C Memmen
- Jennifer Memmen
- Mark M Christopher
- Ava-Lisa Masterson
Questions people ask
Does The Stratford Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Stratford Foundation give?
$590,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Stratford Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter A Wilson (Trustee), Edward C Memmen (Trustee), Jennifer Memmen (Trustee) and Mark M Christopher (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Stratford Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.