Paul J Straley and Marjorie Istraley Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDauphin, Pennsylvania · EIN 26-0332110 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6,000
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$258K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Carson Council Inc | Bethesda, MD | Educate to safeguard theenvironment | $2,000 |
| Joshua Group | Harrisburg, PA | Providing hope and supportfor at-risk Harrisburg youth, througheducational & vocational opportunities | $2,000 |
| Dauphin County CASA Inc | Harrisburg, PA | Recruit, train, educate, &supervise volunteers to helpabused & neglected youth | $1,500 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | Feed people, strengthen communities,and end hunger forMarylanders | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $12,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349103752
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0332110
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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