Strong Foundation of New York
Preselected recipients only
Strong Foundation of New York is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $811,260 in 131 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $75,000. 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$811,260
- Number of grants131
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $704,850 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $718,125 | 146 | $16.4 million |
| 2024 | $704,850 | 135 | $17.0 million |
| 2025 | $811,260 | 131 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
Strong Foundation of New York 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 Strong Foundation of New York funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 80 | $471,800 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $81,560 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $62,900 |
| Maryland | 8 | $48,750 |
| Arizona | 9 | $36,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,500 |
| California | 4 | $4,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Museum | General support | $75,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | General support | $55,560 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Colgate University | General support | $48,000 |
| Yale University | General support | $30,000 |
| Neighbors Link | General support | $25,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons | General support | $25,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | General support | $25,000 |
| Washington University | General support | $25,000 |
| Ydn Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General support | $18,000 |
| Boston College | General support | $15,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General support | $15,000 |
| Potomac Riverkeeper Network | General support | $15,000 |
| Rock Creek Conservancy | General support | $15,000 |
| Brooklynorg (All in Brooklyn) | General support | $10,400 |
| Brooklyn Kindergarten Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Columbia University | General support | $10,000 |
| DC Scores | General support | $10,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | General support | $10,000 |
| Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale | General support | $10,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | General support | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General support | $8,500 |
| Public Theater | General support | $8,000 |
| Groundtruth Project | General support | $7,500 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | General support | $7,500 |
| Engin | General support | $6,000 |
| Ap Fund for Journalism | General support | $5,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Karen | General support | $5,000 |
| Future 5 | General support | $5,000 |
| Georgetown Day School | General support | $5,000 |
| Girls Who Invest | General support | $5,000 |
| Heard Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Holton Arms School | General support | $5,000 |
| Jazz Generation | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Social Services Agency (Mont Cty MD) | General support | $5,000 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger L Strong
- Roger Strong Jr
- Jeffrey Strong
- Thomas Strong
Questions people ask
Does Strong Foundation of New York accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Strong Foundation of New York give?
$811,260 in tax year 2025, across 131 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Strong Foundation of New York?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger L Strong (President), Roger Strong Jr (Vice President), Jeffrey Strong (Treasurer) and Thomas Strong (Officer).
What does Strong Foundation of New York fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.