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David Strong Foundation

Preselected recipients only Westport, Massachusetts · EIN 881611403

David Strong Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $103,098 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $103,098 and the largest $103,098. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was up from $19,882 the year before.

0% of its 2023 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$19,8821$5,585
2023$103,0981$1,048

How to apply

David 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What David Strong Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$103,098

Grants paid in 2023

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Erin Raes School of Dance
Wesport, MA
Money is used forstudents fees and recitals for underprivileged kids$103,098

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does David Strong Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does David Strong Foundation give?

$103,098 in tax year 2023, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $103,098.

Who runs David Strong Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Sara Carrelas (President), Erin Thomas (Treasurer), Melissa Devolve (Vice President) and Tara Mancini (Clerk) among 8 officers and trustees.

What does David Strong Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.

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