William Stretesky Foundation
The William Stretesky Foundation is a private foundation based in Julesburg, Colorado. Its mission is to enhance and enrich the well-being of the Sedgwick County community and its residents, supporting charitable programs that primarily benefit people in the county.
William Stretesky Foundation at a glance
In short: William Stretesky Foundation gave $804K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Colorado. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $804,337
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,685
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,106
- Total assets
- $5,467,256
- +0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William Stretesky Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website also provides application forms and an online application option, and says non-government applicants must include an IRS exemption letter. Website guidelines require applicants to be sound organizations with good financial management; prohibit grants to individuals or families, lobbying, and efforts to influence public elections; and give applications for religious organizations or purposes the lowest priority. Grants must benefit Sedgwick County residents and go to entities with 501(c)(3) status or its equivalent.
- Review Cycle
- The website says applications are due the first Wednesday of each month; the 2023 filing lists no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The website says applications are due the first Wednesday of each month; the 2023 filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Kim Orth
Mailing address: 306 Cedar St, Julesburg, CO 80737
Phone: (970) 474-3466
Website: https://streteskyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from William Stretesky Foundation
Who William Stretesky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital ($425K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $799K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 105 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation states that it funds programs in Sedgwick County, Colorado, and that grants must primarily benefit county residents. Its 2025 grant dollars were reported as 100% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William Stretesky Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $558K (2021) to $1.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $804K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital Julesburg, CO | Health Recording System | $400,000 |
| Sedgwick County Julesburg, CO | Grants, Improvements, and Equipment | $92,035 |
| Sedgwick County Econ Dev Julesburg, CO | Business Improvement | $85,534 |
| Sedgwick County Julesburg, CO | City Kids Barn Renovation | $42,773 |
| Town of Ovid Ovid, CO | Water Improvements | $35,000 |
| Comm Econ Dev of Sedg Cty Julesburg, CO | Operational Support | $32,500 |
| Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital Julesburg, CO | Summer Internship Program | $25,000 |
| Sedgwick County Julesburg, CO | Ambulance - on Call Support | $25,000 |
| Town of Julesburg Julesburg, CO | Ladder Fire Truck | $22,000 |
| Town of Julesburg Julesburg, CO | Christmas Decorations | $16,211 |
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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 | $5,467,256 | $1,236,224 | $1,224,412 | $804,337 | 18 | $939,390 | $941,316 | $887,656 |
| 2024 | $5,455,444 | $1,076,074 | $1,300,627 | $880,011 | 18 | $1,014,036 | $759,015 | $879,156 |
| 2023 | $5,679,995 | $1,015,336 | $1,610,772 | $1,233,746 | 15 | $1,364,542 | $769,106 | $785,643 |
| 2022 | $6,347,110 | $1,508,349 | $1,371,722 | $934,712 | 34 | $1,126,617 | $1,292,553 | $815,114 |
| 2021 | $6,391,285 | $1,035,005 | $892,043 | $558,200 | 20 | — | $778,200 | $801,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Stretesky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $888K 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
The Foundation’s stated mission is “to enhance and enrich the well-being of the Sedgwick County community and its residents.” Its listed grant categories include arts and culture, education, community development, medical and emergency services, historical preservation, and operating expenses.
Recent examples include support for a hospital health-recording system, county and town improvements, economic development, water improvements, and arts programming. Among its grantees, the Hippodrome Arts Centre describes its mission as providing arts and culture opportunities for the regional community while restoring and preserving the historic Hippodrome Theatre.
Grantmaking
The Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $804,337 in 2025. Awards ranged from $500 to $400,000, with a median of $19,106. It awarded 18 grants totaling $880,011 in 2024 and 15 grants totaling $1,233,746 in 2023.
The largest reported 2025 awards included $400,000 to Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital for a health recording system; $92,035 to Sedgwick County for grants, improvements, and equipment; and $85,534 to Sedgwick County Economic Development for business improvement. Other awards included $35,000 to the Town of Ovid for water improvements and $9,389 to the Hippodrome Arts Centre for fundraiser support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s website identifies Kimberly K. Orth as Executive Director. The 2025 filing also lists Max E. Carlson as President, David Carlson as Vice President, and Muriel L. Nelson as Secretary.
William Stretesky Foundation is led by Max E. Carlson, President on every filing since 2021; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Max E. Carlson
President
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $25K (2025)
David Carlson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $25K (2025)
Kimberly Orth
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2021
23 hrs/week
$40K (2021) → $46K (2025)
Muriel L. Nelson
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $25K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $46K, to Kimberly Orth (Executive Di). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William Stretesky Foundation
How much does William Stretesky Foundation give each year?
William Stretesky Foundation gave $804K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $880K across 18 grants.
What is William Stretesky Foundation's typical grant size?
William Stretesky Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $19,106, and its average grant was $44,685, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Stretesky Foundation give grants?
William Stretesky Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Julesburg, CO (15 grants).
Does William Stretesky Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of William Stretesky Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Fundraiser Support" (3 grants).
Who are William Stretesky Foundation's largest grantees?
William Stretesky Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital ($425,000 across 2 grants), Sedgwick County ($159,808 across 3 grants) and Sedgwick County Econ Dev ($85,534), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William Stretesky Foundation?
William Stretesky Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $939K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $888K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William Stretesky Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is “to enhance and enrich the well-being of the Sedgwick County community and its residents.” Its listed grant categories include arts and culture, education, community development, medical and emergency services, historical preservation, and operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William Stretesky Foundation?
The Foundation’s 2023 filing 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 William Stretesky Foundation's EIN?
William Stretesky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1529140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does William Stretesky Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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