Mya Strong Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mya Strong Foundation is a private foundation in Center Point, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,100 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,100
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$18,625
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $28,100 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 10 | $0 |
| 2024 | $28,100 | 11 | $16,525 |
| 2025 | $25,100 | 14 | $18,625 |
How to apply
Mya Strong Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mya Strong Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 14 | $25,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Cancer Connection | To assist in their fundraising for Camp Heart Connection. This directly benefits pediatric oncology patients and their siblings. | $12,000 |
| University of Iowa Dance Marathon | To donate to assist in their fundraiser in helping pediatric oncology patients. | $5,100 |
| Individual | Oncology patient donation. | $1,500 |
| Individual | Donation to oncology patient. | $1,000 |
| Individual | Oncology patient donation. | $1,000 |
| Individual | Random Acts of Kindness Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Donation to oncology patient. | $500 |
| Individual | Mya Strong Foundation Character Scholarship to assist in post secondary education expenses. | $500 |
| Individual | Mya Strong Foundation Character Scholarship to assist in post secondary education expenses. | $500 |
| Individual | Mya Strong Foundation Character Scholarship to assist in post secondary education expenses. | $500 |
| Individual | Mya Strong Foundation Character Scholarship to assist in post secondary education expenses. | $500 |
| Individual | Mya Strong Foundation Character Scholarship to assist in post secondary education expenses. | $500 |
| Individual | Mya Strong Foundation Character Scholarship to assist in post secondary education expenses. | $500 |
| Individual | Oncology patient donation. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brooke Gilchrist
- David Gilchrist
- Mya Gilchrist
- William Crowley
- Brenda Crowley
Questions people ask
Does Mya Strong Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mya Strong Foundation give?
$25,100 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Mya Strong Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brooke Gilchrist (Trustee), David Gilchrist (Trustee), Mya Gilchrist (Trustee) and William Crowley (Scholarship Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mya Strong Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.