J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn
Accepts applications
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn is a private foundation in Zanesville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.9 million in 118 grants; the typical grant was $10,039 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.9 million
- Number of grants118
- Typical grant$10,039
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$125 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
48% 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 | $4.6 million | 98 | $102 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 114 | $114 million |
| 2025 | $5.9 million | 118 | $125 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan S Holdren 925 Military Road, Zanesville, OH 43702 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (740) 453-2220 |
| What to submit | No specific form required |
| Restrictions | Primarily muskingum county, Ohio area |
What J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 108 | $5.8 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $40,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $495 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum County Library System | Library renovation; water cooling station | $1.0 million |
| City of Zanesville Community Development | Secrest auditorium project | $1.0 million |
| Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center | Education; food truck | $500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio | Community support | $420,000 |
| Muskingum Valley Park District | Community support | $338,372 |
| Genesis Healthcare Foundation | Hospice; sponsor | $306,250 |
| Muskingum Behavior Health | General fund | $196,545 |
| Zanesville City Schools | Education; athletics | $193,769 |
| Grace United Methodist Church | Organ | $167,880 |
| Village of Roseville | Roseville volunteer fire department; free swim; general fund | $115,224 |
| Muskingum County Community Foundation | Van wye scholarship | $100,000 |
| Muskingum County Community Foundation | Muskingum county arts council | $99,353 |
| Harrison Township Muskingum County | Pool | $72,471 |
| Village of South Zanesville | General fund | $68,422 |
| Eastside Community Ministries | Chair-ity sponsor; summer programs; harvest for hope | $64,514 |
| Market St Baptist Church | Religious | $60,000 |
| Foxfire Schools | Gym flooring | $56,754 |
| Nelson T Gant Foundation | General fund | $42,000 |
| Teton Youth & Family Services | Community support | $40,000 |
| Chandlersville Youth League | Recreation | $40,000 |
| Transitions Inc | Community support | $39,393 |
| Muskingum County Community Foundation | Staffing support | $38,782 |
| Mid-Ohio Mobility Solutions | Community support - transportation | $35,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 | Building repairs | $33,630 |
| East Muskingum Local Schools | Incentive programs; captain's club | $32,327 |
| West Muskingum Youth League Baseball | Recreation | $30,715 |
| East Muskingum Band Boosters | Education | $30,205 |
| Zanesville Concert Association | Community support | $30,000 |
| Carr Center | Community support | $25,526 |
| American National Red Cross - East Central Ohio | Community support | $25,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | Muskingum county summer camps | $25,000 |
| Muskingum County Juvenile Court | Muskingum county family dependency and junior hope court | $23,000 |
| Trulight Ministries | General fund | $22,172 |
| College Choice Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| Paws of Muskingum County | Spay and neuter services for domestic and feral cats | $20,000 |
| Pencil Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Central Florida Zoological Society Inc | Education and preservation | $20,000 |
| Service Over Self | General fund | $20,000 |
| The Greenway Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Village of Philo | General fund | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Straker Holdren
- Jane Straker
- Anne Plosser
- Sam Henderson
- Laura Brewer
- Jordan Chandler
- William Plosser
- William E Straker
- John Straker Jr
- Cleary Gray Plosser
Questions people ask
Does J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn give?
$5.9 million in tax year 2025, across 118 grants, with a typical grant of $10,039.
Who runs J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Straker Holdren (President & Treasurer), Jane Straker (Director), Anne Plosser (Director) and Sam Henderson (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.