The Frank Strick Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Frank Strick Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$135,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $132,000 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $145,000 | 24 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $132,000 | 24 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 23 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
The Frank Strick Foundation Inc 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 The Frank Strick Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $22,500 |
| California | 4 | $18,000 |
| New York | 2 | $13,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $12,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard School of Public Health | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundati | Neuroscience department | $10,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ucsc Foundation | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute | Dri biohub project | $7,500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Healthwell Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NAMI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hosp | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Triple Aught Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Miami | Center on aging | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Bright Focus Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Harvard-Westlake School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sidwell Friends School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wildwood School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Yellow Barn | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Dallas Contemporary | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maida Gordon
- C Bradford Sheppard Jr
- Joseph Strick
- Jacob Strick
Questions people ask
Does The Frank Strick Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Frank Strick Foundation Inc give?
$135,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Frank Strick Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Maida Gordon (Chairman), C Bradford Sheppard Jr (Sec/Treas), Joseph Strick (Trustee) and Jacob Strick (Trustee).
What does The Frank Strick Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.