Stratus Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 26-6190250 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$427K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
58% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Hill School | Wilmington, DE | General | $100,600 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Wilmington, DE | General | $50,000 |
| Faithful Friends Animal Society | Wilmington, DE | General | $38,333 |
| Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Limen Recovery and Wellness | Wilmington, DE | General | $25,000 |
| Chop Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Newport Film Festival | Newport, RI | General | $20,000 |
| Green Oceans | Newport, RI | General | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough Equestrian | West Chester, PA | General | $16,000 |
| Winterthur Museum | Winterthur, DE | General | $15,000 |
| Hagley Museum and Library | Wilmington, DE | General | $12,000 |
| Perservation Society of Newport County | Newport, RI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Washington College | Chestertown, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Island Cemetery | Newport, RI | General | $10,000 |
| Srba Historic Foundation | Newport, RI | General | $10,000 |
| Unionville PTA | Reston, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | General | $5,000 |
| Cheshire Point to Point | Cheshire, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Willowdale Steeplechase | Kennett Square, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Redwood Library and Athenaeum | Newport, RI | General | $5,000 |
| 1103 Market Street Foundation | Wilmington, DE | General | $5,000 |
| Delaware College of Art & Design | Wilmington, DE | General | $2,500 |
| Del-Marva -Va Council | Rhodesdale, MD | General | $2,500 |
| The Holly Ball | Greenville, DE | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $427,433 | 24 |
| 2023 | $346,833 | 17 |
| 2022 | $1,838,746 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349105768
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6190250
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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