Private foundation · EIN 36-7386744 · The Villages, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Frances E Streit 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $87K total, median $1,750. 28% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$87K
Median grant
$1,750
Stays in FL
28%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hushabye NurseryPhoenix, AZGeneral support$5,500
Christian Care CenterLeesburg, FLGeneral support$5,000
Dominican Mission SecretariateNew York, NYGeneral support$5,000
Kids Beating CancerWinter Park, FLGeneral support$5,000
Plowshare FarmDeerfield, NHGeneral support$5,000
Spark VenturesChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
St Bernard's AcademyEureka, CAGeneral support$5,000
Cristo Rey St Martin CollegeChicago, ILGeneral support$3,500
Chicago VoyagersSchaumburg, ILGeneral support$3,000
Hands of Mercy EverywhereBelleview, FLGeneral support$3,000
Let It Be USBarrington, ILGeneral support$3,000
Medhen Orphan Relief EffortChicago, ILGeneral support$3,000
Sisters of Christian CharityWilmette, ILGeneral support$3,000
Villages Honor FlightLady Lake, FLGeneral support$3,000
Bridge CommunitiesGlen Ellyn, ILGeneral support$2,500
Family Service Center of Wilmette Glenview Northbrook KenilworthWilmette, ILGeneral support$2,500
St Theresa Catholic ChurchBelleview, FLGeneral support$2,500
The National Shrine of St Frances Xavier CabriniChicago, ILGeneral support$2,500
Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support CenterCedar Rapids, IAGeneral support$2,000
The Senior ConnectionHailey, IDGeneral support$2,000
Maryville AcademyDes Plaines, ILGeneral support$1,500
Imerman AngelsChicago, ILGeneral support$1,200
Marion Therapeutic Riding AssociationOocala, FLGeneral support$1,100
Big Brothers Big SistersTampa Bay, FLGeneral support$1,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral support$1,000
Isaac Newton Christian AcademyCedar Rapids, IAGeneral support$1,000
Live Oaks Community ChurchOxford, FLGeneral support$1,000
Margarets VillageChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000
New Song Community ChurchLady Lake, FLGeneral support$1,000
Weston a Price FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000
Wild GiftHailey, IDGeneral support$1,000
Wild Horse Rescue CenterWebster, FLGeneral support$1,000
Word on Fire Catholic MinistriesWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000
Arts of LifeChicago, ILGeneral support$500
Canine CompanionsSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$500
Covenant HouseNew York, NYGeneral support$500
Life Path HospiceTampa, FLGeneral support$500
Bethesda AcademySavannah, GAGeneral support$100
Little Sisters of the Poor of Chicago IncChicago, ILGeneral support$100
The National Wwii MuseumNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$100

By state: Illinois 14 · Florida 11 · California 2 · New York 2 · Arizona 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Frances E Streit Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in The Villages, Florida, administered in care of Peggy Wagener Trustee, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Frances E Streit Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Frances E Streit Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $87K across 40 grants, a median of $1,750.

Where does Frances E Streit Foundation give?

Illinois (14 grants), Florida (11 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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