Private foundation · Honolulu, HI

The Strong Foundation

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Typical grant size
$50K – $100K – $100K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
64
Repeat grantees
21
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesMARCH IST.
ContactCAROL TOM · 8086944525
MaterialsTRUSTEE 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.
RestrictionsGRANTS 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.

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Anne Strong Carter
PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE
Charles M Holland Jr
VICE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE
Edward C Baldwin
TREASURER, TRUSTEE
Kristina Lyons-lambert
SECRETARY, TRUSTEE
Henry F Rice
TRUSTEE
Paul L Wysard
TRUSTEE
Peter S Ho
TRUSTEE
William G Philpotts
TRUSTEE
Carol L Tom
SECRETARY

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
6.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
108
Total grants awarded
$8.8M
Total amount
$81K
Average grant
$200K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$1.5M
16 grants
2022
$1.6M
23 grants
2021
$1.5M
16 grants
2020
$1.3M
13 grants
2019
$1.4M
21 grants
2018
$1.5M
19 grants

Top recipients

2 grants · HI · ✓ Exact match
$225K
2 grants · HI · ≈ likely match
$200K
Teach for America-hawaii
2 grants · HI
$200K
2 grants · HI · ✓ Exact match
$200K
2 grants · HI · ✓ Exact match
$200K
2 grants · HI · ✓ Exact match
$200K
2 grants · HI · ✓ Exact match
$200K
2 grants · HI · ✓ Exact match
$200K
2 grants · HI · ✓ Exact match
$200K
2 grants · HI · ✓ Exact match
$200K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

University of Hawaii Foundation
MANOA ATHLETICS-RAINBOW WAHINE VOLLEYBALL TEAM
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Pacific Cancer Foundation
HOPE PROJECT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BATTLING CANCER
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Book Trust Hawaii Chapter
PROMOTING LITERACY FOR HAWAI'I ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
CO · TY 2023
$100K
The Nature Conservancy
PROTECTING MAUI'S CRITICAL HABITATS AND NATIVE FOREST BIRDS
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation
THE CARE FUND: CARING FOR THOSE WITH FEW RESOURCES
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Teach for America-hawaii
TEACH FOR AMERICA HAWAI'I PROGRAMMING
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Historic Hawaii Foundation
HISTORIC PRESERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Hui No'eau
VISITING ARTIST COTTAGE REPAIR & RESTORATION PROJECT
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Living Pono Project
PU'U KUKUI WATERSHED ALAPI'I PROJECT
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Variety School of Hawaii
VARIETY SCHOOL OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Manoa Heritage Center
KUALII-A CULTURAL TREASURE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Hawaii Theatre Center
ENRICHING, EDUCATING, ENGAGING OUR KEIKI THROUGH THE ARTS
HI · TY 2023
$100K
The Maui Farm
HO'OLANA KEIKI EDUCATION PROGRAM
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program
MA KA HANA KA 'IKE 2024 CONTRACTOR TRUCK AND TRAILER
HI · TY 2023
$100K
Mental Health Association in Hawaii Dba Mental Health America of Hawaii
NO SHAME, GET HELP SUICIDE PREVENTION APP
HI · TY 2023
$50K
Hui O Wa'a Kaulua
RESTORING, REBUILDING, AND REPLACING WA'A FROM THE MAUI FIRE LOSSES
HI · TY 2023
$50K
Straub Foundation
STRAUB REDEVELOPMENT-PHASE ONE
HI · TY 2022
$100K
Boys & Girls Club of Maui
REBUILDING PROMISING FUTURES IN PAUKUKALO
HI · TY 2022
$100K
Child & Family Services
FROM HOPE TO STRENGTH: A PLACE OF FAMILIES AND YOUTH IN CRISIS
HI · TY 2022
$100K
Hui Ho'oleimaluo
KAUHALE O KAUMAUI
HI · TY 2022
$100K
Feeding Hawaii Together
WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
HI · TY 2022
$100K
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services
EQUITY FOR KKV'S YOUTH AND DISABLED DENTAL PATIENTS
HI · TY 2022
$100K
Haleakala Conservancy
ENHANCED SAFETY AND SECURITY WITHIN HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK
HI · TY 2022
$100K
Island School
NEW CLASSROOM BUILDING
HI · TY 2022
$100K
Assistance Dogs of Hawaii
ASSISTANCE DOGS OF HAWAII HONOLULU OFFICE
HI · TY 2022
$100K
Parker School
BROADENING FOUNDATIONS FOR EXCELLENCE
HI · TY 2022
$100K
Seabury Hall
SECURITY GATE
HI · TY 2022
$100K
Hawaii Community Foundation
MAUI STRONG FUND
HI · TY 2022
$50K
Naaikane O Maui
MAUI DISASTER RELIEF
HI · TY 2022
$50K
Hui O Waa Kaulua
MAUI DISASTER RELIEF
HI · TY 2022
$50K
Bishop Museum
SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL
HI · TY 2022
$50K
Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii
PU'UHONUA INITIATIVE
HI · TY 2022
$50K
Special Olympics Hawaii
BUILDING CHAMPIONS-A CAMPAIGN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS HAWAI'I
HI · TY 2022
$50K
Hoola Na Pua
PREVENTION EDUCATION/AWARENESS TRAINING AND STARFISH MENTORING
HI · TY 2022
$50K
Kula Elementary School
PTA KEOKEA AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
HI · TY 2022
$45K
Parents and Children Together
KALAULANILAWAPUNI: A PERMANENT HOME FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES
HI · TY 2022
$25K
Ballet Hawaii
THE NUTCRACKER RELOCATION DURING BLAISDELL RENOVATION
HI · TY 2022
$25K
Moanalua Gardens Foundation
MALAMA KAMANANUI VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE
HI · TY 2022
$25K
Rotary District 5000 Foundation
CENTENNIAL PARK WAIKIKI
HI · TY 2022
$25K
Maryknoll School
LIVING OUR FAITH, CREATING OUR FUTURE - A CAMPAIGN FOR BACHELOT HALL
HI · TY 2021
$100K
Kokua Hawaii Foundation
KOKUA LEARNING FARM OUTDOOR LEARNING AREA
HI · TY 2021
$100K
Chaminade University
PHASE I LIBRARY REDESIGN
HI · TY 2021
$100K
Halau Ku Mana Pcs
MULTI PURPOSE TECHNOLOGY CENTER
HI · TY 2021
$100K
Lahaina Restoration Foundation
REHABILITATION OF THE HISTORIC BALDWIN HOME IN LAHAINA
HI · TY 2021
$100K
Real Ongoing Opportunities to Soar Inc
GROWING ROOTS PHASE II AND III
HI · TY 2021
$100K
Carden Academy of Maui
CARDEN ACADEMY OF MAUI BUILDING "C" EXPANSION FOR GRADES 2, 3, 4 & 5
HI · TY 2021
$100K
Kapiolani Health Foundation
TEEN RESILIENCY PROGRAM AT KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN
HI · TY 2021
$100K
Pono Academy
PONO ACADEMY
HI · TY 2021
$100K
Hawaii Opera Theatre
HAWAII OPERA THEATRE EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS
HI · TY 2021
$100K
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust
ADAPTIVE REUSE RESTORATION FOR C W DICKEY HOUSE, WAIHEE MAUI
HI · TY 2021
$100K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.