Stranahan Foundation

The Stranahan Foundation was formed in 1944 by brothers Frank D. and Robert A. Stranahan, founders of the Champion Spark Plug Company in Toledo, Ohio. Today, the Stranahan Foundation continues to be family-governed and is welcoming its fifth generation of leaders. In addition to a national funding program aimed at increasing the access to high-quality early childhood teaching and learning, the Foundation empowers family members to serve as “community stewards” through building grantmaking relationships with nonprofits addressing community-based needs within the Foundation’s five focus areas: Human Services; Ecological Well-being; Education; Arts & Culture; and Physical & Mental Health.

We encourage you to explore our website and learn more about the Stranahan Foundation's history, purpose, and grantmaking programs.