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Stranahan Foundation

Toledo, Ohio  ·  EIN 346514375  ·  Private foundation

Stranahan Foundation is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.6M in annual giving against $116.1M in assets. This page documents the 318 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Stranahan Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$116.1M
Total assets
318
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Stranahan Foundation funds

Stranahan Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, economic development, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, low-income communities, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenfamilieshispanic communitieslow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Stranahan Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Third Sector New England Inc
SUPPORT FOR THE EARLY EDUCATOR INVESTMENT COLLABORATIVE (EEIC).
Boston, MA$500K2023
Third Sector New England Inc
SUPPORT FOR THE EARLY EDUCATOR INVESTMENT COLLABORATIVE (EEIC).
Boston, MA$500K2022
Third Sector New England Dba Tsne Mission Works
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INNOVATION
Boston, MA$500K2020
Jumpstart for Young Children Inc
PROJECT START UP
Boston, MA$350K2020
Wildflower Foundation the
CONTINUING OPERATING SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$300K2020
University of Miami
EXPANSION
Miami, FL$300K2020
University of Washington Foundation
STARTUP
Seattle, WA$284K2020
Louisiana Department of Education
PROJECT START UP
Baton Rouge, LA$282K2020
Third Sector New England Inc
2024-2026 EARLY EDUCATOR INVESTMENT COLLABORATIVE
Boston, MA$250K2024
Reginald S Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children
SUPPORT FOR THE TRAUMA-INFORMED PRESCHOOL SUPPORT ECHO PILOT AND ITS RELATED EVALUATION.
Rockville, MD$250K2022
The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
EXPANSION
Charlottesville, VA$200K2020
New Profit Inc
SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT, IMPROVE, AND EVALUATE INITIATIVE LEVEL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ECSO INITIATIVE.
Boston, MA$175K2023
New Venture Fund
SUPPORT FOR TRUST FOR LEARNING'S EFFORTS TO EXPAND ITS SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES FOR IDEAL LEARNING HEAD START NETWORK MEMBERS.
Washington, DC$159K2023
Edvance
EVIDENCE-BASED REFLECTIVE PRACTICE VIDEO ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
Modesto, CA$150K2023
All Our Kin Inc
SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OFFERINGS.
New Haven, CT$150K2024

Stranahan Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.6M
2022$3.9M
2023$4.2M
2024$4.0M

How to apply for funding from Stranahan Foundation

Stranahan Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at stranahanfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Stranahan Foundation

Does Stranahan Foundation accept grant applications?
Stranahan Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Stranahan Foundation fund?
Stranahan Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Third Sector New England Inc, Third Sector New England Inc, Third Sector New England Dba Tsne Mission Works. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Stranahan Foundation give in grants?
Stranahan Foundation reported $5.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.7M over 318 grants.
Where is Stranahan Foundation located?
Stranahan Foundation is based in Toledo, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 346514375.
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About this profile. This page is built from Stranahan Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Stranahan Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.