Armstrong Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Armstrong Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$349,248
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $10,000 the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 9 | $300,112 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 9 | $349,248 |
How to apply
Armstrong 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.
What Armstrong Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Resource Defense Council | General | $2,000 |
| Bartwow-Pell Mansion Museum | General | $1,000 |
| Boston Architectural College | Women in architecture | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | General fund | $1,000 |
| Redford Center Inc | Support of enviornmental documentaries | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Reservation | Support of maintenance of armstrong kelly park, osterville, ma | $1,000 |
| WGBH Boston | General fund | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth D Armstrong
- William L Armstrong
Questions people ask
Does Armstrong Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Armstrong Foundation give?
$10,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Armstrong Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth D Armstrong (Pres/Treas/Trustee) and William L Armstrong (Clerk/Trustee).
What does Armstrong Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.