Private foundation · EIN 30-6027197 · Wyckoff, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Richard a and Loretta M Stratton Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $323K total, median $5,000. 67% of grants stayed in New Jersey. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$323K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NJ
67%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.9M

How to apply

Written, specifying purpose. Contact: Loretta Stratton, 332 West Shore Drive, Wyckoff, Nj Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 14 of 15 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Family Reach FoundationParsippany, NJAssistance to families fighting cancer$150K
OasisPittsburgh, PACommunity assistance$100K
Women's Rights Information CenterEnglewood, NJWomen's rights$21K
Chappaqua Summer Scholarship PrograChappaqua, NYSummer programs for underserved children$16K
Center for Food ActionEnglewood, NJFood assistance$5,000
The Parkside SchoolNew York, NYEducational assistance$5,000
Volunteer Center of Bergen CountyHackensack, NJCommunity assistance$5,000
Children's Aid and Family ServicesParamus, NJHuman services and child welfare programs, adoption and foster care$5,000
Center for Hope and SafetySalem, ORAssistance to victims of domestic and sexual abuse$5,000
Bergen Volunteer Medical InitiativeHackensack, NJFree healthcare for low income individuals$5,000
Community Meals IncRidgewood, NJFood assistance$2,500
Holy Name Medical Center FoundationTeaneck, NJMedical, health and well being$1,000
Women United in PhilanthropyCharlottesville, VACommunity assistanceby women$1,000
Wyckoff Volunteer Amulance CorpWyckoff, NJAssistance to ambulance services$200

By state: New Jersey 10 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 2 · Oregon 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

The Richard a and Loretta M Stratton Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wyckoff, New Jersey, administered in care of Debra T Hirsch, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Richard a and Loretta M Stratton Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Richard a and Loretta M Stratton Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $323K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Richard a and Loretta M Stratton Charitable Foundation give?

New Jersey (10 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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