The Strong Foundation
EIN 990090807Total Given 2020–2024
$7.3M
89 grants · $1.5M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$100K
typical big bets · $50K–$100K
grant size
13%
transactional · 10/79 multi-year
repeat
$35.6M
Assets (2024)
79
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CAROL TOM
Phone
(808) 538-4444
Deadlines
MARCH IST.
How to Apply
TRUSTEE SPONSORSHIP IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A GRANT. PROPOSALS THAT DON'T HAVE A TRUSTEE SPONSOR WILL BE DECLINED. SPONSORSHIP GENERALLY INCLUDES TRUSTEE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE CHARITY OR THE PROGRAM.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE MADE TO HAWAII 501(C)(3) CHARITIES ONLY. GRANTS ARE PREDOMINANTLY FOR CAPITAL NEEDS AND OF A MAJOR NATURE. GRANTS ARE PRIMARILY YOUTH ORIENTED.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $29.7M | $1.2M | N/A |
| 2020 | $1.4M | $31.4M | $825K | 21 |
| 2021 | $1.3M | $37.3M | $3.2M | 13 |
| 2022 | $1.5M | $30.2M | $1.4M | 16 |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $31.3M | $1.1M | 23 |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $35.6M | $2.5M | 16 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 89 grants on record
Minimum
$9K
25th Pctl
$50K
Median
$100K
Average
$82K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
AC
Anne Strong Carter
6+ yrs
President, Trustee
Leadership
CH
Charles M Holland Jr
6+ yrs
Vice President, Trustee
Leadership
EB
Edward C Baldwin
6+ yrs
Treasurer, Trustee
Leadership
KL
Kristina Lyons-Lambert
6+ yrs
Secretary, Trustee
Leadership
WP
William G Philpotts
6+ yrs
Trustee
PH
Peter S Ho
6+ yrs
Trustee
PW
Paul L Wysard
6+ yrs
Trustee
HR
Henry F Rice
6+ yrs
Trustee
CH
Charles M Holland Jr
6+ yrs
Vice President, Trustee
Leadership
AC
Anne Strong Carter
6+ yrs
President, Trustee
Leadership
EB
Edward C Baldwin
6+ yrs
Treasurer, Trustee
Leadership
KL
Kristina Lyons-Lambert
6+ yrs
Secretary, Trustee
Leadership
WP
William G Philpotts
6+ yrs
Trustee
PH
Peter S Ho
6+ yrs
Trustee
PW
Paul L Wysard
6+ yrs
Trustee
HR
Henry F Rice
6+ yrs
Trustee
AC
Anne Strong Carter
6+ yrs
President, Trustee
Leadership
CH
Charles M Holland Jr
6+ yrs
Vice President, Trustee
Leadership
EB
Edward C Baldwin
6+ yrs
Treasurer, Trustee
Leadership
KL
Kristina Lyons-Lambert
6+ yrs
Secretary, Trustee
Leadership
HR
Henry F Rice
6+ yrs
Trustee
PW
Paul L Wysard
6+ yrs
Trustee
PH
Peter S Ho
6+ yrs
Trustee
WP
William G Philpotts
6+ yrs
Trustee
AC
Anne Strong Carter
6+ yrs
President, Trustee
Leadership
CH
Charles M Holland Jr
6+ yrs
Vice President, Trustee
Leadership
EB
Edward C Baldwin
6+ yrs
Treasurer, Trustee
Leadership
KL
Kristina Lyons-Lambert
6+ yrs
Secretary, Trustee
Leadership
WP
William G Philpotts
6+ yrs
Trustee
HR
Henry F Rice
6+ yrs
Trustee
PW
Paul L Wysard
6+ yrs
Trustee
PH
Peter S Ho
6+ yrs
Trustee
AC
Anne Strong Carter
6+ yrs
President, Trustee
Leadership
CH
Charles M Holland Jr
6+ yrs
Vice President, Trustee
Leadership
PW
Paul L Wysard
6+ yrs
Treasurer, Trustee
Leadership
CT
Carol L Tom
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
KL
Kristina Lyons-Lambert
6+ yrs
Trustee
WP
William G Philpotts
6+ yrs
Trustee
PH
Peter S Ho
6+ yrs
Trustee
EB
Edward C Baldwin
6+ yrs
Trustee
HR
Henry F Rice
6+ yrs
Trustee
CH
Charles M Holland Jr
6+ yrs
Vice President, Trustee
Leadership
AC
Anne Strong Carter
6+ yrs
President, Trustee
Leadership
PW
Paul L Wysard
6+ yrs
Treasurer, Trustee
Leadership
CT
Carol L Tom
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
KL
Kristina Lyons-Lambert
6+ yrs
Trustee
PH
Peter S Ho
6+ yrs
Trustee
EB
Edward C Baldwin
6+ yrs
Trustee
HR
Henry F Rice
6+ yrs
Trustee
WP
William G Philpotts
6+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (89 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maui Health Foundation | Wailuku, HI | $200,000 | MAUI HEALTH REGIONAL CHEST PAIN CENTER | 2021 |
| Diamond Head Theatre | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | A NEW DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE | 2020 |
| Hoola Na Pua | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | PEARL HAVEN - A HOME FOR HEALING | 2020 |
| Maui Arts & Cultural Center | Kahului, HI | $100,000 | CREATION OF ADDITIONAL DANCE STUDIOS AND CLASSROOMS | 2020 |
| Paia Youth & Cultural Center | Paia, HI | $100,000 | DESIGN AND PERMITTING FOR NEW FACILITY | 2020 |
| Variety School | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION | 2020 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | HAWAII RESILIENCY FUND | 2020 |
| Malama Na Makua a Keiki | Paia, HI | $100,000 | FAMILY SOBER LIVING HOME SAFETY AND PROGRAM SPACE IMPROVEMENTS | 2021 |
| Molokai Land Trust | Kaunakakai, HI | $100,000 | MOLOKAI LAND TRUST EQUIPMENT AND NURSERY EXPANSION FOR CAPACITY BUILDING POST COVID-19 | 2021 |
| Maui Academy of Performing Arts | Wailuku, HI | $100,000 | MAIN STREET ARTS PROJECT | 2021 |
| Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | REBUILDING LIVES THROUGH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY | 2021 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | ADVANCING SCIENCE EDUCATION IN HAWAI'I: CONSTRUCTION OF STEM TEACHING/RESEARCH LABORATORY FACILITIES | 2021 |
| Teach for America-Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | TEACH FOR AMERICA HAWAII PROGRAMMING | 2021 |
| Hawaii Theatre Center | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | HAWAII THEATRE CENTER BROADCAST PROGRAMMING SUPPER 2021-2022 | 2021 |
| Manoa Heritage Center | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | SAM COOKE ENDOWED FUND | 2021 |
| Assistance Dogs of Hawaii | Makawao, HI | $100,000 | ASSISTANCE DOGS OF HAWAII HONOLULU OFFICE | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Maui | Kahului, HI | $100,000 | REBUILDING PROMISING FUTURES IN PAUKUKALO | 2023 |
| Child & Family Services | Ewa Beach, HI | $100,000 | FROM HOPE TO STRENGTH: A PLACE OF FAMILIES AND YOUTH IN CRISIS | 2023 |
| Feeding Hawaii Together | Honolulu, HI | $100,000 | WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT | 2023 |
| Haleakala Conservancy | Pukalani, HI | $100,000 | ENHANCED SAFETY AND SECURITY WITHIN HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK | 2023 |
| Hui Ho'Oleimaluo | Hilo, HI | $100,000 | KAUHALE O KAUMAUI | 2023 |
| Island School | Lihue, HI | $100,000 | NEW CLASSROOM BUILDING | 2023 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services | Hilo, HI | $100,000 | EQUITY FOR KKV'S YOUTH AND DISABLED DENTAL PATIENTS | 2023 |
| Parker School | Waimea, HI | $100,000 | BROADENING FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE | 2023 |
| Seabury Hall | Makawao, HI | $100,000 | SECURITY GATE | 2023 |