Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation
The Roger H. Strait Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Appleton, Wisconsin. It serves poor, marginalized, and underserved people through grassroots education and health care programs, working with national partners that include churches, faith-based organizations, humanitarian organizations, and community and governmental institutions.
Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation gave $276K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,585
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $14,504
- Median grant
- $7,272
- Total assets
- $18,949
- -51.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 333, Appleton, WI 54912
Phone: (518) 291-0901
Website: https://www.straitfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vineyard Community Church ($52K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($104,231), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it works in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to recipients in multiple U.S. states, including Ohio, Minnesota, New Jersey, Alabama, and New York. The filing also describes support for missionary and refugee-related work in Bolivia, Latvia, Armenia, Estonia, Myanmar, South Sudan, and India, as well as programs in Tanzania and Kenya.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Community Church Wickliffe, OH | Missionary/Pastoral Support | $52,400 |
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $104,231 |
| Judah QUY CASA De Los Preciosos | Special Needs Orphanage Support | $34,100 |
| Dothan Vineyard Church Midland City, AL | Missionary Support | $20,821 |
| Association of Vineyard Churches | Missions Center Construction | $17,500 |
| Armenian-Turkish Peace Initiative Galloway, NJ | Missionary Support | $16,686 |
| The Main and Plain Moonachie, NJ | Missionary/Program Support | $15,000 |
| Nhomlaau International Association Canyon, TX | South Sudan Missions Support | $6,000 |
| University of the Nations Kona Kailuakona, HI | Missionary | $3,837 |
| Citizen-Taxpayer-Business Right | Christian Refugee Resettlement | $2,010 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,949 | $420,433 | $436,179 | $275,585 | 19 | $452,213 | — |
| 2023 | $38,849 | $311,081 | $381,666 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $102,151 | $380,287 | $351,148 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $74,489 | $501,585 | $449,845 | — | — | — | $33,204 |
| 2020 | $21,272 | $326,378 | $326,684 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it is dedicated to the relief of the poor and to educating and encouraging people worldwide. Its website describes English education and teacher training, emergency medical training and outreach, shelter and assistance for displaced people, and construction and development projects.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included missionary and pastoral support, refugee resettlement, orphanage support, missions center construction, and missionary training. The foundation also reported supporting Friendship English Schools and First Responder Outreaches through mentoring and follow-up support to local leaders.
Among its grantees, University of the Nations Kona Inc. received $3,837 in 2024. The grantee describes its mission as educating and equipping young people from all nations in spirituality, integrity, personal life skills, and business skills to be multiplied around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $275,585. Grants ranged from $500 to $52,400, with a median grant of $7,272.
The largest reported grants included $52,400 to Vineyard Community Church in Wickliffe, Ohio, for missionary and pastoral support; $41,089 to an individual recipient in Minnesota for Christian refugee resettlement; and $34,100 to Judah Quy Casa de los Preciosos for special-needs orphanage support. Other large grants included $25,000 to an individual recipient in Ohio for domestic missionary support, $20,821 to Dothan Vineyard Church in Midland City, Alabama, for missionary support, and $17,500 to the Association of Vineyard Churches for missions center construction. University of the Nations Kona Inc. received $3,837.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul S Strait, John Putnam, and Robert Harris as board members.
Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Putnam
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul S. Strait
Board Member
Board Memebe → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation
How much does Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation give each year?
Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation gave $276K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,272, and its average grant was $14,504, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation give grants?
Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (15%) and New Jersey (11%).
Does Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missionary Support" (4 grants) and "Domestic Missionary Support" (3 grants).
Who are Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vineyard Community Church ($52,400), Judah QUY CASA De Los Preciosos ($34,100) and Dothan Vineyard Church ($20,821), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($104,231), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation?
Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $420K.
What does Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it is dedicated to the relief of the poor and to educating and encouraging people worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Roger H Strait Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4051226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Roger H Strait Memorial 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 October 2026.
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