The Stratton Charitable Foundation concentrates its giving on direct human services, with large, targeted gifts to organizations that provide emergency family support, cancer-related financial/household assistance, and services for at-risk youth and basic needs. Grants are few but sizable and focused—often repeat awards to the same community-oriented nonprofits—indicating a preference for deep partnerships rather than broad, diffuse grantmaking. The foundation appears to prioritize practical, immediate-impact programs that stabilize families facing medical crises and help vulnerable youth obtain food, shelter and community services.
The Richard a Stratton and Loretta M Stratton Charitable Foundation repeatedly makes large, targeted gifts to organizations helping families under strain, with the strongest recent pattern centered on cancer-related assistance and community emergency support. One of its largest recent grants went to Family Reach Foundation, which received $150,000 in 2025 after prior awards of $125,000 in both 2024 and 2023 for assistance to families fighting cancer. The foundation also backed Oasis with $100,000 in both 2025 and 2024 for community assistance, showing an ongoing relationship with a direct-service provider focused on immediate household needs. Another significant grant supported Sierra House with $75,000 for help youth in need or food, shelter and community services. Across the recent grants list, the foundation’s work is concentrated in practical aid: food, shelter, emergency help, free healthcare, youth stabilization, and services for people facing domestic or sexual abuse. The pattern points to a funder that favors specific community organizations and repeated support over broad, diffuse grantmaking.
Cancer-related household support is a clear priority. Family Reach Foundation received $150,000 in 2025, following $125,000 grants in 2024 and 2023 for assistance to families fighting cancer. The foundation also supports emergency basic-needs providers. Oasis received $100,000 in both 2025 and 2024 for community assistance, after a $50,000 grant in 2023 for the same purpose. Youth and family stabilization appears in the grant to Sierra House, which received $75,000 for help youth in need or food, shelter and community services. The foundation also gives to organizations serving women and survivors: Women's Rights Information Center received $21,000 in 2025, $20,000 in 2024, and $20,000 in 2023 for women's rights, while Center for Hope and Safety received $5,000 in both 2024 and 2025 for assistance to victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
Typical grants cluster around a median of $5,000, with a lower quartile of $1,375 and an upper quartile of $17,500, while the largest recent awards are much higher. The recent list shows repeated grants to the same recipients across multiple years, including Family Reach Foundation, Oasis, Women's Rights Information Center, and several Bergen County organizations, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a charitable foundation, not a donor-advised fund, and it does not make program-related investments. It also funds individuals, alongside nonprofit grantmaking.
$944K
$1.9M
$146K
$356K
Most grants fall between $1K and $18K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$18K
About 77% of grants go to recipients in NJ.
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small number of repeat grantees; three large multi-award relationships account for most funding, suggesting preference for relationship-based, program-specific support rather than many small grants.
Notable grantees: Family Reach Foundation, OASIS, Sierra House
Giving is heavily concentrated in New Jersey: 77% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and NJ is also the top state by grant count. Recent grants reach Parsippany, East Orange, Englewood, Patterson, Paramus, Hackensack, and Salem within New Jersey, with additional recipients in Pittsburgh, Chappaqua, New York City, and Salem, Oregon. All listed grants in the recent sample go to U.S. recipients.
Its recent grants center on direct human services: assistance to families fighting cancer, community emergency assistance, food and shelter support, free healthcare for low-income people, services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, and programs for underserved children and youth.
The typical grant size is $5,000 at the median, with a p25 of $1,375 and a p75 of $17,500. Recent awards also include much larger grants, including $150,000 and $100,000 gifts.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeated support for several recipients across multiple years, including Family Reach Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Oasis in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Women's Rights Information Center in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Most grants go to New Jersey recipients. NJ accounts for 77% of grants in the data, and the recent list includes recipients in Parsippany, East Orange, Englewood, Patterson, Paramus, Hackensack, and Salem.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals, alongside its nonprofit grantmaking.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILY REACH FOUNDATION | PARSIPPANY, NJ | $150,000 | 2025 | ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER |
| OASIS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $100,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE |
| WOMEN'S RIGHTS INFORMATION CENTER | ENGLEWOOD, NJ | $21,000 | 2025 | WOMEN'S RIGHTS |
| CHAPPAQUA SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRA | CHAPPAQUA, NY | $16,000 | 2025 | SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN |
| CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION | ENGLEWOOD, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | FOOD ASSISTANCE |
| THE PARKSIDE SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE |
| BERGEN VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INITIATIVE | HACKENSACK, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | FREE HEALTHCARE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS |
| VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BERGEN COUNTY | HACKENSACK, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE |
| CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY | SALEM, OR | $5,000 | 2025 | ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE |
| CHILDREN'S AID AND FAMILY SERVICES | PARAMUS, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | HUMAN SERVICES AND CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE |
| COMMUNITY MEALS INC | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | $2,500 | 2025 | FOOD ASSISTANCE |
| ST JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | PATERSON, NJ | $1,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL ASSISTANCE |
| WOMEN UNITED IN PHILANTHROPY | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $1,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCEBY WOMEN |
| HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | TEANECK, NJ | $1,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL, HEALTH AND WELL BEING |
| WYCKOFF VOLUNTEER AMULANCE CORP | WYCKOFF, NJ | $200 | 2025 | ASSISTANCE TO AMBULANCE SERVICES |
| FAMILY REACH FOUNDATION | PARSIPPANY, NJ | $125,000 | 2024 | ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER |
| OASIS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $100,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE |
| CHAPPAQUA SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRA | CHAPPAQUA, NY | $25,000 | 2024 | SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN |
| WOMEN'S RIGHTS INFORMATION CENTER | ENGLEWOOD, NJ | $20,000 | 2024 | WOMEN'S RIGHTS |
| BERGEN COUNTY'S UNITED WAY | PARAMUS, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE |
| CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY | SALEM, OR | $5,000 | 2024 | ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE |
| VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BERGEN COUNTY | HACKENSACK, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE |
| CHILDREN'S AID AND FAMILY SERVICES | PARAMUS, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 | HUMAN SERVICES AND CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE |
| THE PARKSIDE SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE |
| BERGEN VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INITIATIVE | HACKENSACK, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 | FREE HEALTHCARE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS |
| COMMUNITY MEALS INC | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | $2,500 | 2024 | FOOD ASSISTANCE |
| ST JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | PATERSON, NJ | $1,000 | 2024 | MEDICAL ASSISTANCE |
| WOMEN UNITED IN PHILANTHROPY | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $1,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCEBY WOMEN |
| WYCKOFF VOLUNTEER AMULANCE CORP | WYCKOFF, NJ | $200 | 2024 | ASSISTANCE TO AMBULANCE SERVICES |
| FAMILY REACH FOUNDATION | PARSIPPANY, NJ | $125,000 | 2023 | ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER |
| SIERRA HOUSE | EAST ORANGE, NJ | $75,000 | 2023 | HELP YOUTH IN NEED OR FOOD, SHELTER AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. |
| OASIS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE |
| WOMEN'S RIGHTS INFORMATION CENTER | ENGLEWOOD, NJ | $20,000 | 2023 | WOMEN'S RIGHTS |
| EVA'S VILLAGE | Patterson, NJ | $10,000 | 2023 | FEED HUNGRY & HOMELESS |
| CHILDREN'S AID AND FAMILY SERVICES | PARAMUS, NJ | $5,000 | 2023 | HUMAN SERVICES AND CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE |
| BERGEN VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INITIATIVE | HACKENSACK, NJ | $5,000 | 2023 | FREE HEALTHCARE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS |
| VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BERGEN COUNTY | HACKENSACK, NJ | $5,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE |
| THE PARKSIDE SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE |
| CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION | ENGLEWOOD, NJ | $5,000 | 2023 | FOOD ASSISTANCE |
| COMMUNITY MEALS INC | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | $2,500 | 2023 | FOOD ASSISTANCE |
| HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | TEANECK, NJ | $1,000 | 2023 | MEDICAL, HEALTH AND WELL BEING |
| ST JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | PATERSON, NJ | $1,000 | 2023 | MEDICAL ASSISTANCE |
| BCUW-WUIP-WOMEN UNITED IN PHILANTHR | PARAMUS, NJ | $1,000 | 2023 | WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY |
| WYCKOFF VOLUNTEER AMULANCE CORP | WYCKOFF, NJ | $500 | 2023 | ASSISTANCE TO AMBULANCE SERVICES |
| WYCOFF PBA | WYCOFF, NJ | $200 | 2023 | COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANCE |
FAMILY REACH FOUNDATION
$150,000ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER
OASIS
$100,000COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
WOMEN'S RIGHTS INFORMATION CENTER
$21,000WOMEN'S RIGHTS
CHAPPAQUA SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRA
$16,000SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN
CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION
$5,000FOOD ASSISTANCE
THE PARKSIDE SCHOOL
$5,000EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
BERGEN VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INITIATIVE
$5,000FREE HEALTHCARE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BERGEN COUNTY
$5,000COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY
$5,000ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE
CHILDREN'S AID AND FAMILY SERVICES
$5,000HUMAN SERVICES AND CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE
COMMUNITY MEALS INC
$2,500FOOD ASSISTANCE
ST JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
$1,000MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
WOMEN UNITED IN PHILANTHROPY
$1,000COMMUNITY ASSISTANCEBY WOMEN
HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
$1,000MEDICAL, HEALTH AND WELL BEING
WYCKOFF VOLUNTEER AMULANCE CORP
$200ASSISTANCE TO AMBULANCE SERVICES
FAMILY REACH FOUNDATION
$125,000ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER
OASIS
$100,000COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
CHAPPAQUA SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRA
$25,000SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN
WOMEN'S RIGHTS INFORMATION CENTER
$20,000WOMEN'S RIGHTS
BERGEN COUNTY'S UNITED WAY
$10,000COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
CENTER FOR HOPE AND SAFETY
$5,000ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BERGEN COUNTY
$5,000COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
CHILDREN'S AID AND FAMILY SERVICES
$5,000HUMAN SERVICES AND CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE
THE PARKSIDE SCHOOL
$5,000EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
BERGEN VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INITIATIVE
$5,000FREE HEALTHCARE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS
COMMUNITY MEALS INC
$2,500FOOD ASSISTANCE
ST JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
$1,000MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
WOMEN UNITED IN PHILANTHROPY
$1,000COMMUNITY ASSISTANCEBY WOMEN
WYCKOFF VOLUNTEER AMULANCE CORP
$200ASSISTANCE TO AMBULANCE SERVICES
FAMILY REACH FOUNDATION
$125,000ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER
SIERRA HOUSE
$75,000HELP YOUTH IN NEED OR FOOD, SHELTER AND COMMUNITY SERVICES.
OASIS
$50,000COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
WOMEN'S RIGHTS INFORMATION CENTER
$20,000WOMEN'S RIGHTS
EVA'S VILLAGE
$10,000FEED HUNGRY & HOMELESS
CHILDREN'S AID AND FAMILY SERVICES
$5,000HUMAN SERVICES AND CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE
BERGEN VOLUNTEER MEDICAL INITIATIVE
$5,000FREE HEALTHCARE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF BERGEN COUNTY
$5,000COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
THE PARKSIDE SCHOOL
$5,000EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION
$5,000FOOD ASSISTANCE
COMMUNITY MEALS INC
$2,500FOOD ASSISTANCE
HOLY NAME MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
$1,000MEDICAL, HEALTH AND WELL BEING
ST JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
$1,000MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
BCUW-WUIP-WOMEN UNITED IN PHILANTHR
$1,000WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY
WYCKOFF VOLUNTEER AMULANCE CORP
$500ASSISTANCE TO AMBULANCE SERVICES
WYCOFF PBA
$200COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANCE