J William & Mary Straker Charitable Foundation
The J.W. and M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Zanesville, Ohio that supports education, arts and sciences, youth programs, and community development. The official site lists board and staff pages, contact details, news/project updates, and a dedicated Grant Application page. Contact information includes a Zanesville address and phone number.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A locally based nonprofit or community project in Muskingum County or elsewhere in Ohio working in education, youth development, community development, or the arts with a clear project budget and local impact.
Good Fit
- • Projects serving Muskingum County or broader Ohio communities.
- • Requests that match published size bands (small grants up to $15,000; LOI for $15k–$150k; email for larger asks).
- • Programs in education, youth services, community development, parks/recreation, or local cultural institutions.
- • Ability to demonstrate community benefit and readiness for implementation.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Ohio (about 96% of dollars) and focused on the foundation's home county, with only a handful of small out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse recipient set (114 grants to 98 distinct organizations) across education, community support, youth programs, arts, parks, and health, indicating broad institutional variety.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access exists: a public application page with explicit cycles and LOI guidance, plus about half of the latest-year recipients were new, showing clear behavioral support for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
