Stream & Wetlands Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stream & Wetlands Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,025 in 4 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1,025
- Number of grants4
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $232,338 the year before.
0% 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 | $207,491 | 6 | $53.0 million |
| 2024 | $232,338 | 6 | $36.4 million |
| 2025 | $1,025 | 4 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Stream & Wetlands 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Stream & Wetlands Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4 | $217,675 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County Foundation | Foundation scholarships | $216,650 |
| Pelotonia | Donation | $518 |
| Fairfield County Foster Care | Donation | $400 |
| Lancaster High School | Donation | $107 |
Officers and trustees
- Vince Messerly
- Scott Doran
- Randy Strauss
- Bob Monchein
- Bailey Stanbery
- Fred Tobin
- John Pavlis
- Barbara Bennett
- Paul Toth
- Laura Comek
- Regina Hanshaw
Questions people ask
Does Stream & Wetlands Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stream & Wetlands Foundation give?
$1,025 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants.
Who runs Stream & Wetlands Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vince Messerly (President), Scott Doran (Secretary), Randy Strauss (Treasurer) and Bob Monchein (Chairman) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Stream & Wetlands Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.