Strafach Family Foundation
Strafach Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $31,100 to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Strafach Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Strafach Family Foundation gave $31K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,100
- +51.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,110
- +66.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,300
- Total assets
- $970,117
- +30.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (42% 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 Strafach Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Strafach Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church of the Immaculate Conception of Westerly RH ($8K). Together the top 9 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island, 37% to Connecticut, 16% to Washington, DC, and 5% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Strafach Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 139% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $31K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Immaculate Conception of Westerly RH Westerly, RI | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Support Center Inc New London, CT | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| The New London Community Meal Center Inc New London, CT | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Marys Church Norwich, CT | Sainte Marie Madeline School in La Gonave | $2,500 |
| Missionary Sisters Servants of the Word HMSP North West Greenwich, RI | General & Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| St Marys Church Norwich, CT | St. Madeline in La Gonave, Port au Prince for the children of Haiti | $2,000 |
| Jeanne Jugan Residence of the Little Sisters of TH Pawtucket, RI | General & Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| Westerly-Area-Rest-Meals-Warm-Inc Westerly, RI | General & Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| Mission Pre-Born Inc Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
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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 | $970,117 | $277,260 | $50,620 | $31,100 | 10 | $41,359 | $18,454 | $40,524 |
| 2023 | $743,477 | $-43,453 | $36,329 | $20,500 | 11 | $30,558 | $8,254 | $39,006 |
| 2022 | $823,259 | $-67,925 | $31,458 | $15,000 | 7 | $25,255 | $9,772 | $42,739 |
| 2021 | $922,642 | $205,836 | $33,072 | $13,000 | 8 | $27,859 | $25,623 | $39,541 |
| 2020 | $749,878 | $750,001 | $123 | — | — | — | — | $1,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Strafach Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K 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 religious organizations, community meals, pregnancy-related services, and work benefiting children in Haiti.
Among its grantees, Pregnancy Support Center Inc. describes itself as a local, Christ-centered ministry providing spiritual, emotional, educational, and material support to people seeking help with pregnancy-related issues. The New London Community Meal Center Inc. says it provides nutritious meals to vulnerable residents of its community. Mission Pre-Born Inc. describes itself as a results-oriented ministry designed to strategically impact the abortion industry. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $31,100 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $7,500, with a median of $2,300.
The largest grants were $7,500 to Church of the Immaculate Conception of Westerly, $5,000 to Cross Catholic Outreach Inc., $4,000 to Pregnancy Support Center Inc., and $3,000 to The New London Community Meal Center Inc. St Marys Church received two grants: $2,500 for Sainte Marie Madeline School in La Gonave and $2,000 for St. Madeline in La Gonave, Port au Prince, for the children of Haiti. Other 2024 recipients included Missionary Sisters Servants of the Word HMSP North ($2,100), Jeanne Jugan Residence of the Little Sisters of the Poor ($1,750), Westerly Area Rest Meals Warm Inc. ($1,750), and Mission Pre-Born Inc. ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anthony Strafach was listed as director, president, secretary, and treasurer on the 2024 filing.
Strafach Family Foundation is led by Anthony Strafach, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Strafach
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
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 Strafach Family Foundation
How much does Strafach Family Foundation give each year?
Strafach Family Foundation gave $31K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 11 grants.
What is Strafach Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Strafach Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,300, and its average grant was $3,110, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Strafach Family Foundation give grants?
Strafach Family Foundation's top state is Rhode Island, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (37%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westerly, RI (2 grants), New London, CT (2 grants) and Norwich, CT (2 grants).
Does Strafach Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Strafach Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Strafach Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Strafach Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Church of the Immaculate Conception of Westerly RH ($7,500), Cross Catholic Outreach Inc ($5,000) and St Marys Church ($4,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Strafach Family Foundation?
Strafach Family Foundation reported $970K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Strafach Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious organizations, community meals, pregnancy-related services, and work benefiting children in Haiti. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Strafach Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Strafach Family Foundation's EIN?
Strafach Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3694278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Strafach Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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