Van Strum Foundation
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 94-2870047 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$395K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| For All Seasons | Easton, MD | Program support | $50,000 |
| Critchlow Adkins Children Center | Easton, MD | Program support | $45,000 |
| Mid Atlantic Symphony Orchestra | Ocean City, MD | Program support | $32,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | St Michaels, MD | Program support | $30,000 |
| YMCA of the Chesapeake | Easton, MD | Program support | $25,000 |
| Channel Marker Inc | Easton, MD | Program support | $25,000 |
| On This Spot | New York, NY | Program support | $25,000 |
| Modern Warriors Live | Cleveland, OH | Program support | $25,000 |
| Allegro Academy | Easton, MD | Program support | $22,000 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | Easton, MD | Program support | $20,000 |
| Academy of the Arts Museum | Easton, MD | Endowment circle pledge | $20,000 |
| Chesapeake Music | Easton, MD | Program support | $18,000 |
| The Berry Center | New Castle, KY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Historical Society of Talbot County | Easton, MD | Program support | $10,000 |
| Mckenzie River Trust | Eugene, OR | Program support | $10,000 |
| Carpe Diem Arts | Silver Spring, MD | Program support | $10,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Sarasota, FL | Program support | $7,500 |
| Mid-Shore Community Foundation | Easton, MD | Program support | $5,000 |
| Talbot Hospice Foundation Inc | Easton, MD | Program support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $395,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $387,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $362,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2870047
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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