The James & Jacqueline Stradtner
The James & Jacqueline Stradtner is a private foundation based in Ruxton, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports $22,750 in grants to 16 organizations, with recipients in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
The James & Jacqueline Stradtner at a glance
In short: The James & Jacqueline Stradtner gave $23K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Maryland. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,750
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +77.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,422
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $198,919
- -5.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (87% 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 The James & Jacqueline Stradtner
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1219 Boyce Avenue, Ruxton, MD 21204-3604
Phone: (410) 821-5021
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James & Jacqueline Stradtner funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Joseph Roman Catholic Church ($3K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 9% to Pennsylvania, and 4% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The James & Jacqueline Stradtner open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2019–2025). 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 $13K (2024) to $23K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Roman Catholic Church Cockeysville, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Irvine Nature Center Owings Mills, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Itineris Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School Towson, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Calvert School Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Central Pa Food Bank Harrisburg, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends School Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Assistance Center North Inc The Woodlands, TX | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $198,919 | $10,576 | $22,750 | $22,750 | 16 | $22,750 | $12,806 | $24,212 |
| 2024 | $211,093 | $12,356 | $13,000 | $13,000 | 9 | $13,000 | $12,356 | $21,395 |
| 2023 | $211,737 | $23,746 | $17,500 | $17,500 | 12 | $17,500 | $23,746 | $17,920 |
| 2022 | $205,491 | $17,362 | $24,150 | $20,750 | 20 | $21,500 | $12,112 | $19,073 |
| 2021 | $212,279 | $29,408 | $21,050 | $18,250 | 17 | $18,950 | $22,308 | $19,432 |
| 2020 | $203,921 | $9,124 | $23,450 | $20,250 | 17 | — | $8,324 | $16,486 |
| 2019 | $218,247 | $23,049 | $18,650 | $14,750 | 13 | — | $15,237 | $16,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James & Jacqueline Stradtner reported a distributable amount of $24K 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 included organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, include education, services for adults with autism spectrum disorders, assistance to women and families, and care for needy older adults. Calvert School describes its work as educating boys and girls through a rigorous curriculum, emphasizing essential skills and a lifelong love of learning. Itineris Foundation says it supports Itineris, Inc., which provides day habilitation, supported employment, and community support living services to adults with autism spectrum disorders. Pregnancy Assistance Center North describes providing counseling, education, material assistance, medical services, and referrals to women, men, and families. Little Sisters of the Poor describes providing nursing and residential care for needy older adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $22,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $3,000, with a median of $1,000. All listed grant purposes were unrestricted.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $3,000 to St Joseph Roman Catholic Church; $2,500 each to Maryland Food Bank and Irvine Nature Center; and $2,000 each to Itineris Foundation, Notre Dame Preparatory School, Calvert School, and Central PA Food Bank. Other listed recipients included Friends School, Pregnancy Assistance Center North, Little Sisters of the Poor, Immaculate Conception Church, and Women’s Club of Roland Park.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Stradtner as president and Jacqueline Stradtner as vice president.
The James & Jacqueline Stradtner is led by James Stradtner, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Stradtner
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Stradtner
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The James & Jacqueline Stradtner
How much does The James & Jacqueline Stradtner give each year?
The James & Jacqueline Stradtner gave $23K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 9 grants.
What is The James & Jacqueline Stradtner's typical grant size?
The James & Jacqueline Stradtner's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,422, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James & Jacqueline Stradtner that year got $500 on average.
Where does The James & Jacqueline Stradtner give grants?
The James & Jacqueline Stradtner gives mostly in Maryland: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (6 grants), Towson, MD (3 grants) and Cockeysville, MD (2 grants).
Does The James & Jacqueline Stradtner give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James & Jacqueline Stradtner's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James & Jacqueline Stradtner's largest grantees?
The James & Jacqueline Stradtner's largest 2025 grantees include St Joseph Roman Catholic Church ($3,000), Maryland Food Bank ($2,500) and Irvine Nature Center ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James & Jacqueline Stradtner?
The James & Jacqueline Stradtner reported $199K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (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 The James & Jacqueline Stradtner fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, include education, services for adults with autism spectrum disorders, assistance to women and families, and care for needy older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James & Jacqueline Stradtner?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James & Jacqueline Stradtner's EIN?
The James & Jacqueline Stradtner's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2147378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The James & Jacqueline Stradtner 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
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