The Strong Foundation
Accepts applications
The Strong Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$39.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 23 | $31.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 16 | $35.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 16 | $39.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol Tom P O Box 3170, Honolulu, HI 96802 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 694-4525, carol.tom@boh.com |
| What to submit | 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. |
| Deadlines | March ist. |
| 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. |
What The Strong Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 16 | $1.6 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Community Solutions | Puuhonua o waianae farming village | $200,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii | Hawai'i mentoring center | $100,000 |
| Haku Baldwin Center | Capital improvements to enhance equine-assisted programs for maui's youth | $100,000 |
| Hawaiian Mission Children's Society | Ho'opa'a: ensuring the safety and security of the hawaiian mission houses historic site and archives | $100,000 |
| Imua Family Services | Phase 1 construction of the imua discovery garden: imua outdoor inclusion preschool & parking lot | $100,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Martha b smith cancer & infusion center | $100,000 |
| Kimokeo Foundation | Hawaiian cultural education site land acquisition capital project | $100,000 |
| Kona Historical Society | Capital grant | $100,000 |
| Lana'i Culture & Heritage Center | Aina-based education initiatives | $100,000 |
| Maui Health Foundation | Housing for healthcare | $100,000 |
| Maui Youth Rodeo Organization | National high school rodeo association finals | $100,000 |
| Maui Youth Rodeo Organization | Pookela arena cover | $100,000 |
| NA Koa Manu Conservation Inc | Maui forest bird recovery project | $100,000 |
| Sustainable Molokai | Ohana food box | $100,000 |
| YWCA of Kauai | Wiwo'ole bridge housing | $100,000 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | Track & field capital grant | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Strong Carter
- Charles M Holland Jr
- Edward C Baldwin
- Kristina Lyons-Lambert
- Henry F Rice
- Paul L Wysard
- Peter S Ho
- William G Philpotts
Questions people ask
Does The Strong Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March ist..
How much does The Strong Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Strong Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne Strong Carter (President, Trustee), Charles M Holland Jr (Vice President, Trustee), Edward C Baldwin (Treasurer, Trustee) and Kristina Lyons-Lambert (Secretary, Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Strong Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.