J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in Zanesville, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations addressing local community, education, health, and other needs, with most grant dollars going to Ohio recipients.
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn gave $5.9M across 118 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,943,502
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 118
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,369
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,039
- Total assets
- $89,726,781
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn
- How to Apply
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No specific form is required. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that awards are primarily restricted to the Muskingum County, Ohio area.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan S Holdren
Mailing address: 925 Military Road, Zanesville, OH 43702
Phone: (740) 453-2220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Zanesville Community Development ($1.0M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
519 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 439 grants of 519 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards are primarily for the Muskingum County, Ohio area. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; recipient-state shares also included Tennessee and Wyoming at 1% each, with Alabama and Texas each reported at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 118 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn gives
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2019) to $5.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 118 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum County Library System Zanesville, OH | Library Renovation; Water Cooling Station | $1,001,000 |
| City of Zanesville Community Development Zanesville, OH | Secrest Auditorium Project | $1,000,000 |
| Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center Zanesville, OH | Education; Food Truck | $500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio Millfield, OH | Community Support | $420,000 |
| Muskingum Valley Park District Zanesville, OH | Community Support | $338,372 |
| Genesis Healthcare Foundation Zanesville, OH | Hospice; Sponsor | $306,250 |
| Muskingum Behavior Health Zanesville, OH | General Fund | $196,545 |
| Zanesville City Schools Zanesville, OH | Education; Athletics | $193,769 |
| Grace United Methodist Church Zanesville, OH | ORGAN | $167,880 |
| Village of Roseville Roseville, OH | Roseville Volunteer Fire Department; Free Swim; General Fund | $115,224 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,726,781 | $11,361,139 | $7,040,487 | $5,943,502 | 118 | $6,273,269 | $10,899,406 | $5,628,312 |
| 2024 | $85,405,550 | $7,898,387 | $5,336,246 | $4,528,435 | 114 | $4,844,396 | $7,537,221 | $5,338,780 |
| 2023 | $82,843,575 | $3,428,156 | $5,494,710 | $4,566,167 | 98 | $4,834,801 | $2,713,748 | $4,735,265 |
| 2022 | $84,908,528 | $4,651,222 | $5,095,222 | $4,390,265 | 113 | $4,620,776 | $3,718,806 | $4,803,930 |
| 2021 | $85,352,944 | $8,134,238 | $3,265,372 | $2,097,542 | 76 | $2,220,254 | $7,627,754 | $4,924,587 |
| 2020 | $80,989,948 | $79,599,264 | $582,739 | $305,156 | 26 | — | $8,901,509 | $2,083,585 |
| 2019 | $1,969,017 | $267,148 | $247,382 | $135,576 | 12 | — | $83,500 | $91,151 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $5.6M for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for projects and organizations in areas including library and auditorium improvements, education, parks, hospice, behavioral health, and community support.
Some grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Transitions Inc. says its mission is to intervene in family violence, child abuse, and sexual abuse by providing a safe harbor and advocacy to victims and their families. Trulight Ministries describes itself as a public charity offering free services to poor and needy people in its community. PENCIL Foundation says it links community resources to Metro Nashville Public Schools to support students’ academic success and preparation for life.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 118 grants totaling $5,943,502 in 2025. Awards ranged from $250 to $1,001,000, with a median grant of $10,039. Recent filing-year totals were $4,528,435 across 114 grants in 2024 and $4,566,167 across 98 grants in 2023.
The largest 2025 awards included $1,001,000 to Muskingum County Library System for library renovation and a water cooling station; $1,000,000 to City of Zanesville Community Development for the Secrest Auditorium project; $500,000 to Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center for education and a food truck; and $420,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio for community support. Other substantial awards included $338,372 to Muskingum Valley Park District for community support and $306,250 to Genesis Healthcare Foundation for hospice and sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Straker Holdren as president and treasurer. Directors are Jane Straker, Anne Plosser, Sam Henderson, Laura Brewer, Jordan Chandler, William Plosser, William E Straker, John Straker Jr, and Cleary Gray Plosser.
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn is led by Susan Straker Holdren, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Straker Holdren
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $174K (2025)
Anne Plosser
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jane Straker
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Straker Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jordan Chandler
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Laura Brewer
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sam Henderson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William E. Straker
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Plosser
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cleary Gray Plosser
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John W. Straker Sr. (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $174K, to Susan Straker Holdren (President & Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn
How much does J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn give each year?
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn gave $5.9M across 118 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.5M across 114 grants.
What is J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $10,039, and its average grant was $50,369, across 118 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn give grants?
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Zanesville, OH (79 grants), Dresden, OH (7 grants), New Concord, OH (5 grants) and Philo, OH (3 grants).
Does J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 118) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (11 grants), "Recreation" (8 grants) and "Education" (7 grants).
Who are J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include City of Zanesville Community Development ($1,005,300 across 3 grants), Muskingum County Library System ($1,001,000) and Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn?
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn reported $89.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for projects and organizations in areas including library and auditorium improvements, education, parks, hospice, behavioral health, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn?
No specific form is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn's EIN?
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1396841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
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