How to apply
Applicaton is available upon request Contact: Peter a Wilson, C/O Goulston Storrs 1 Post Offic, Boston, Ma, 6174809594 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Only to 501(c)(3) organizations
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Mercy IncPoway, CA | General support | $100K |
| Christian Camps & Conferences IncAlton, NH | General & unrestricted | $72K |
| Zionsville Presbyterian ChurchZionsville, IN | For catching the wind | $50K |
| Gordon CollegeWenham, MA | For the dan tyman endowed | $50K |
| The Salvation ArmyIndianapolis, IN | General support | $35K |
| Wheeler MissionIndianapolis, IN | For the | $35K |
| Gleason Initiative FoundationNew Orleans, LA | General support | $30K |
| Friends of Kids With CancerSt Louis, MO | General & unrestricted | $30K |
| Glen House Food PantryGlen Ellyn, IL | General support | $25K |
| Dupage FoundationDowners Grove, IL | Wheaton public library | $25K |
| Dupage Pads IncWheaton, IL | General support | $22K |
| Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL | For the class of 1971 | $20K |
| The ALS AssociationArlington, VA | In memory of ava memmen | $20K |
| Beagle Freedom ProjectValley Village, CA | General support | $12K |
| Indiana Univeristy FoundatonIndianapolis, IN | In memory of aulikki olsen | $10K |
| Sagamore InstituteIndianapolis, IN | For the tenderness tour | $10K |
| Shepherd Community CenterIndianapolis, IN | General support | $10K |
| Bible ProjectPortland, OR | General support | $10K |
| Central Indiana Youth for ChristIndianapolis, IN | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Outreach IncIndianapolis, IN | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Altar Fly FishingLombard, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| The NavigatorsColorado Springs, CO | The ministry partners john | $5,000 |
| Fountains of Hope InternationalCarmel, IN | General support | $4,000 |
By state: Indiana 9 · California 2 · Illinois 5 · New Hampshire 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Louisiana 1
About this foundation
The Stratford Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of P Wilson Goulston & Storrs, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Stratford Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applicaton is available upon request Deadlines: NONE.
How much does The Stratford Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $590K across 23 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does The Stratford Foundation give?
Indiana (9 grants), California (2 grants), Illinois (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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