Entelco Foundation
Entelco Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, it reported 39 grants totaling $129,250 to charitable organizations. Its grant recipients include organizations working in education, food assistance, housing and human services, arts and culture, and land conservation.
Entelco Foundation at a glance
In short: Entelco Foundation gave $129K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Massachusetts. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,250
- -55.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,314
- -43.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,058,373
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Entelco Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 Union St Ste 3315, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 748-3670
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Entelco Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Smith College ($50K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 234 grants of 241 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts received 39% of grant dollars, Washington 16%, and Illinois, Ohio, and Rhode Island 11% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Entelco Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 39 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $350 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 59% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2020) to $495K (2021). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smith College Northampton, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Providence Children's Film Fest Providence, RI | General Support | $14,250 |
| The Needmor Fund Perrysburg, OH | General Support | $13,000 |
| Yampa Valley Community Fnd Steamboat Springs, CO | General Support | $10,500 |
| Expanded Mental Health Service Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Francis W Parker School Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Friends of Hawthorne Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General Support | $4,250 |
| Lutheran Community Services NW Tacoma, WA | General Support | $1,750 |
| Anera Washington, DC | General Support | $1,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,058,373 | $360,003 | $195,509 | $129,250 | 39 | $131,719 | $294,309 | $223,615 |
| 2023 | $3,893,082 | $103,400 | $358,402 | $288,400 | 49 | $290,469 | $34,500 | $219,109 |
| 2022 | $4,144,444 | $36,845 | $323,367 | $234,500 | 53 | $236,204 | — | $237,751 |
| 2021 | $4,424,468 | $589,946 | $581,802 | $494,500 | 67 | $497,417 | $505,561 | $261,036 |
| 2020 | $4,413,070 | $196,586 | $201,018 | $126,500 | 33 | — | $122,068 | $237,888 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Entelco Foundation reported a distributable amount of $224K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Francis W. Parker School says it educates students to act with empathy and responsibility; the Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger; and Bayside Housing & Services says it strengthens its community through housing, advocacy, and human services. Jefferson Land Trust describes its work as preserving open space, working lands, and habitat in Jefferson County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $129,250. Grants ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $50,000 to Smith College, $14,250 to Providence Children’s Film Fest, $13,000 to The Needmor Fund, and $10,500 to Yampa Valley Community Foundation. Each was listed for general support.
Other reported 2024 grants included $5,000 to Francis W. Parker School and The Friends of Hawthorne; $4,250 to Greater Chicago Food Depository; and $1,000 each to Bayside Housing & Services and Dove House Advocacy Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abbot B Stranahan, Daniel A Stranahan, Frances WS Parry, and Stephen S Stranahan as directors.
Entelco Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abbot B. Stranahan
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel A. Stranahan
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances Ws Parry
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen S. Stranahan
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann Stranahan (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Entelco Foundation
How much does Entelco Foundation give each year?
Entelco Foundation gave $129K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $288K across 49 grants.
What is Entelco Foundation's typical grant size?
Entelco Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,314, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Entelco Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Entelco Foundation give grants?
Entelco Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (16%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pt Townsend, WA (12 grants), Traverse City, MI (4 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Port Hadlock, WA (3 grants).
Does Entelco Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Entelco Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Entelco Foundation's largest grantees?
Entelco Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Smith College ($50,000), Providence Children's Film Fest ($14,250) and The Needmor Fund ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Entelco Foundation?
Entelco Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Entelco Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Francis W. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Entelco Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Entelco Foundation's EIN?
Entelco Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1288595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Entelco Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Entelco Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/entelco-foundation-morg_ed71b821c7b748bf93502dac1c37acd0
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