Private foundation · Zanesville, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $40,000
- Typical grant
- $20,000
- A realistic first ask
- About $20,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 116 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $5.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.9M | $40K | 2 |
| 2024 | $4.5M | $40K | 2 |
| 2023 | $4.6M | $40K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Susan s holdren · zanesville · 7404532220
- What to send
- No specific form required
- Limits
- Primarily muskingum county, ohio area
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Susan Straker HoldrenPresident & treasurer
- Jane StrakerDirector
- Anne PlosserDirector
- Sam HendersonDirector
- Laura BrewerDirector
- Jordan ChandlerDirector
- William PlosserDirector
- William E StrakerDirector
- John Straker JrDirector
- Cleary Gray PlosserDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pencil Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $20K |
| Service Over Self | Memphis, Shelby County | General fund | $20K |