The Stratus Foundation Inc
The mission of the organization is to raise funds to provide scholarships to help graduating seniors of two local high schools with college tuition and/or provide contributions to selected charitable organizations.
The Stratus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stratus Foundation Inc gave $20K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- -76.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -70.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,667
- -21.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $221,792
- +58.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Stratus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Association of Cleveland ($10K). Together the top 3 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Stratus Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $85K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association of Cleveland Independence, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $221,792 | $120,818 | $39,356 | $20,000 | 3 | $9 |
| 2024 | $140,330 | $141,334 | $140,793 | $85,000 | 10 | $8 |
| 2023 | $139,789 | $128,908 | $60,100 | $30,000 | 2 | $6 |
| 2022 | $70,981 | $92,755 | $60,985 | $10,000 | 1 | $4 |
| 2021 | $42,307 | $53,067 | $52,927 | $15,200 | 1 | $4 |
| 2020 | $39,071 | $49,622 | $40,826 | $13,500 | 2 | $10 |
| 2019 | $30,275 | $105,025 | $114,080 | $79,800 | 4 | $32 |
About The Stratus Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Stratus Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Mentor, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $222K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $9.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stratus Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeanne Baker-Meaney
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Zirke
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Eippert
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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 Stratus Foundation Inc
How much does The Stratus Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stratus Foundation Inc gave $20K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $85K across 10 grants.
What is The Stratus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Stratus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Stratus Foundation Inc give grants?
The Stratus Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (25%) and New York (25%).
Does The Stratus Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Stratus Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Stratus Foundation Inc?
The Stratus Foundation Inc reported $222K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $121K.
What is The Stratus Foundation Inc?
The Stratus Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Mentor, OH. It holds $222K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Stratus Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stratus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3369344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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