Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $341,426 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$341,426
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $343,766 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 | $65,000 | 29 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $343,766 | 50 | $8.5 million |
| 2025 | $341,426 | 53 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable 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 Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 19 | $185,685 |
| Alabama | 25 | $106,285 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $1,206 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Donation | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Donation | $25,000 |
| McClleon Women's Shelter Care of the Community Foundation of Chattanooga | Donation | $25,000 |
| The Sustainability Institute | Donation | $25,000 |
| Tuscaloosa City Schools Fund | Donation | $25,000 |
| Strick's Gift | Donation | $20,000 |
| The University of Alabama | Donation | $12,500 |
| Alabama Public Television | Donation | $12,000 |
| Black Warrior Heritage Society Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Chatt Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Donation | $10,000 |
| Elephant Crew | Donation | $10,000 |
| Hope Included | Donation | $10,000 |
| Medicos Mission Fund | Donation | $10,000 |
| Next Door | Donation | $10,000 |
| Church of the Good Sheppard | Donation | $7,000 |
| Elder Mountain Volunteer Services | Donation | $5,535 |
| Austin Hatcher Pediatric Association | Donation | $5,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Lazzarus Fund | Donation | $5,000 |
| Educate Mpunde Project | Donation | $5,000 |
| Marion County Food Bank | Donation | $5,000 |
| Troy Women's Prison Garden | Donation | $5,000 |
| United Way of West Alabama | Donation | $5,000 |
| West Alabama Food Bank | Donation | $5,000 |
| World Food Kitchen | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Baylor Fund | Donation | $4,650 |
| First United Methodist Church | Donation | $3,000 |
| DCH Foundation | Donation | $2,500 |
| Move Inclusive Dance | Donation | $2,500 |
| Reflection Riding | Donation | $2,500 |
| Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl | Donation | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation | $2,000 |
| Home in Place | Donation | $2,000 |
| Humane Society Tuscaloosa | Donation | $2,000 |
| The Phoenix House | Donation | $2,000 |
| Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra | Donation | $2,000 |
| Library Foundation | Donation | $1,500 |
| Pi Kappa Phi | Donation | $1,500 |
| Project Purple Pancreatic Cancer | Donation | $1,500 |
| The Arts Council | Donation | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lena Levendoski
- Alonzo James Strickland III
- Kitty Langston Strickland
Questions people ask
Does Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable Foundation give?
$341,426 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lena Levendoski (Director), Alonzo James Strickland III (Trustee) and Kitty Langston Strickland (Trustee).
What does Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.