John and Frances Strachan Charitable
John and Frances Strachan Charitable is a private foundation, based in Latham, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $940K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $142K.
John and Frances Strachan Charitable at a glance
In short: John and Frances Strachan Charitable gave $80K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,000
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,889
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $939,797
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John and Frances Strachan Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston College ($15K). Together the top 9 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 54 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John and Frances Strachan Charitable gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $136K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Cheastnut Hill, MA | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Foster Care to Success Sterling, VA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Pine Cobble School Williamstown, MA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Rosies Place Boston, MA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Williamstown Food Pantry Williamstown, MA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Berkshire Nursing Families Inc North Adams, MA | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Bottom Line Jamaica Plain, MA | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Room to Grow National Inc Boston, MA | General Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 | $939,797 | $142,368 | $88,350 | $80,000 | 9 | $80,000 | $142,368 | $88,831 |
| 2023 | $885,779 | $62,151 | $90,450 | $81,000 | 9 | $81,000 | $62,151 | $77,894 |
| 2022 | $914,078 | $81,084 | $145,947 | $135,525 | 11 | $135,525 | $81,084 | $78,504 |
| 2021 | $978,941 | $52,844 | $121,374 | $116,000 | 11 | $116,000 | $52,844 | $97,180 |
| 2020 | $1,047,471 | $62,211 | $88,950 | $80,000 | 14 | — | $62,211 | $70,912 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Frances Strachan Charitable reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Frances Strachan Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John R. Strachan Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark T. Ryan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Strachan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 John and Frances Strachan Charitable
How much does John and Frances Strachan Charitable give each year?
John and Frances Strachan Charitable gave $80K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $81K across 9 grants.
What is John and Frances Strachan Charitable's typical grant size?
John and Frances Strachan Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,889, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Frances Strachan Charitable give grants?
John and Frances Strachan Charitable gives mostly in Massachusetts: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants) and Williamstown, MA (2 grants).
Does John and Frances Strachan Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John and Frances Strachan Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Frances Strachan Charitable's largest grantees?
John and Frances Strachan Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Boston College ($15,000), Foster Care to Success ($10,000) and Pine Cobble School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Frances Strachan Charitable?
John and Frances Strachan Charitable reported $940K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (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 is John and Frances Strachan Charitable's EIN?
John and Frances Strachan Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0395555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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