Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc
The Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ridge, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations serving social-service, veterans, food and clothing, children’s, religious, and historical-preservation purposes.
Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc gave $230K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $230,000
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,529
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,134,653
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Requests are considered at the annual meeting; applicants must submit the purpose of the grant and an IRS tax-exempt letter showing 501(c)(3) status. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations. The filing lists Perpetual Management and Admin Inc as the contact for applying.
- Review Cycle
- None; all requests are considered at the annual meeting.
- Deadline
- None; all requests are considered at the annual meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Perpetual Mananement And Admin Inc
Mailing address: PO Box 413, Ridge, NY 11961-0413
Phone: (631) 821-8037
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lighthouse Mission ($30K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2020) to $258K (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Mission Bellport, NY | Food and Clothing | $30,000 |
| Hope House Ministries Port Jefferson, NY | Social Services | $30,000 |
| Long Island Abate Yaphank, NY | Veterans Services | $30,000 |
| Mercy Haven Islip Terrace, NY | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Child Crisis Center of Uganda Philadelphia, PA | Childrens Health | $15,000 |
| St Luke's Lutheran Church Bay Shore, NY | Social Services | $15,000 |
| St Patrick's Hospitality Center Bay Shore, NY | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Shrine of Our Lady of the Island Manorville, NY | Religious and Social Services | $15,000 |
| Ej Autism Foundation East Islip, NY | Children Education | $10,000 |
| Support Committee Calverton Nationa Riverhead, NY | Veterans Burial Services | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,134,653 | $307,276 | $303,428 | $230,000 | 17 | $250,300 | $233,848 | $256,850 |
| 2024 | $4,130,805 | $234,611 | $277,155 | $208,000 | 16 | $228,300 | $106,758 | $248,421 |
| 2023 | $4,156,155 | $127,410 | $288,528 | $226,000 | 17 | $244,300 | $80,715 | $231,082 |
| 2022 | $4,335,359 | $144,284 | $293,168 | $239,000 | 17 | $251,000 | $118,652 | $235,747 |
| 2021 | $4,484,243 | $365,551 | $324,425 | $258,000 | 18 | $271,500 | $161,062 | $263,929 |
| 2020 | $4,443,117 | $214,301 | $266,965 | $205,000 | 17 | — | $152,336 | $221,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $257K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for food and clothing, social services, veterans services, children’s health and education, religious and social services, veterans burial services, and historical preservation.
Among its grantees, Mercy Haven describes its mission as providing housing, advocacy, education, and life-skills development to people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or poverty. Long Island ABATE says it promotes motorcycle safety and awareness and raises funds for veterans, needy children, and other charitable causes. The Long Island Maritime Museum says it preserves Long Island’s maritime history and heritage for educational purposes. EJ Autism Foundation says it works to increase autism awareness, fund research, and help children whose families need assistance with equipment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $230,000 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $30,000 each to Lighthouse Mission for food and clothing, Hope House Ministries for social services, and Long Island ABATE for veterans services. Other notable awards included $15,000 each to Mercy Haven for social services, Child Crisis Center of Uganda for children’s health, St Luke’s Lutheran Church and St Patrick’s Hospitality Center for social services, and Shrine of Our Lady of the Island for religious and social services. EJ Autism Foundation, the Support Committee Calverton National, Long Island Maritime Museum, and Life Center of Long Island each received $10,000 for the purposes reported in the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael K Belford, William F Quinn, and Eric L Weiss as directors.
Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric L. Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Michael K. Belford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
William F. Quinn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $3K, to Michael K Belford (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc gave $230K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $208K across 16 grants.
What is Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,529, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bay Shore, NY (2 grants) and East Islip, NY (2 grants).
Does Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (4 grants).
Who are Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lighthouse Mission ($30,000), Hope House Ministries ($30,000) and Long Island Abate ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc?
Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257K (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 Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for food and clothing, social services, veterans services, children’s health and education, religious and social services, veterans burial services, and historical preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0479221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lucille T Stretch and George J Stretch Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
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