The Straetz Foundation
Historical FunderCharlton, Massachusetts · EIN 65-0754972 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $11,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE STRAETZ FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | KATHY ASHTON 13 DORIC CIRCLE, CHARLTON MA 01507 |
| Phone | 5084342827 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Preparatory School | Providence, RI | General support | $17,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Old Sturbridge Village | Sturbridge, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General support | $14,000 |
| Sturbridge Federated Church | Sturbridge, MA | General support | $11,000 |
| Colby Sawyer College | New London, NH | General support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | New Haven, CT | General support | $7,000 |
| Bryant University | Smithfield, RI | General support | $5,000 |
| Als One | Whitman, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Umass Memorial Health Harrington | Southbridge, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| The Taft School | Watertown, CT | General support | $3,000 |
| Bay Path Education Foundation | Charlton, MA | General support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $143,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $131,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $134,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349100224
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0754972
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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