Hattie M Strong Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hattie M Strong Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 102 grants; the typical grant was $3,450 and the largest $50,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$3,450
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$43.3 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
64% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 106 | $36.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 97 | $40.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 102 | $43.3 million |
How to apply
Hattie M 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hattie M Strong Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 33 | $613,945 |
| Virginia | 24 | $272,960 |
| Maryland | 22 | $272,235 |
| North Carolina | 21 | $206,741 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $549 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $526 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | Resiliency fund | $50,000 |
| Longwood University | Eight (8) $5000 scholarships | $40,000 |
| East Carolina University | Eight (8) $5000 scholarships | $40,000 |
| George Mason University | Seven (7) $5000 scholarships | $35,000 |
| Radford University | Seven (7) $5000 scholarships | $35,000 |
| University of Mary Washington | seven (7) $5000 SCHOLARSHIPS | $35,000 |
| Bowie State University | Seven (7) $5000 scholarships | $35,000 |
| Salisbury University | Seven (7) $5000 scholarships | $35,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Seven (7) $5000 scholarships | $35,000 |
| Children's Chorus of Washington | Ost (after-school, summer) arts enrichment | $30,000 |
| College Tracks | Ost (after-school, summer) college preparation and access | $30,000 |
| Collegiate Directions Inc | Ost (after-school, summer) academic/holistic enrichment, college access | $30,000 |
| James Madison University | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| Old Dominion University | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| Frostburg State Univertsity | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| Towson University | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| University of North Carolina-Wilmington | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| Aspire Afterschool Learning | Ost (after-school,summer) holistic academic enrichment | $25,000 |
| Little Lights Urban Ministries | Ost (after-school, summer) holistic enrichment/mentoring | $25,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center-Dc | Ost (after-school, summer) holistic enrichment/immigrants | $25,000 |
| Rise DC | Ost (after-school, summer) academic tutoring | $25,000 |
| Washington Urban Debate League | Ost (after school, summer) academic enrichment/debate | $25,000 |
| On-Ramps to Careers | Ost (after school, summer) career and technical preparation | $25,000 |
| Best Kids | Ost (after-school, summer) mentoring, academic enrichment | $25,000 |
| Horton's Kids | Ost (after-school, summer) holistic academic enrichment | $25,000 |
| Jubilee Housing | Ost (after-school, summer) holistic academic enrichment | $25,000 |
| Shout Mouse Press | Ost (after-school, summer) writing coaching | $25,000 |
| City Blossoms | Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, environmental focus | $25,000 |
| College Success Foundation | Ost (after-school, summer) academic/holistic enrichment, college access | $25,000 |
| DC Students Construction Trades Foundation | Ost (after-school, summer) academic/college and career support | $25,000 |
| Open Goal Project | Ost (after-school, summer) tutoring, academic enrichment, sports focus | $25,000 |
| Washington Tennis & Education Foundation | Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, tennis focus | $25,000 |
| The Viva School | Ost (after-school, summer) arts enrichment | $25,000 |
| Soultrak Outdoors | Ost (after-school, summer) mentoring, outdoors/athlectics focused | $25,000 |
| The Stand Foundation | Ost (after-school, summer) mentoring, outdoors/athlectics focused | $25,000 |
| Ward 8 Woods | Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, environmental focus | $25,000 |
| Shenandoah University | Five (5) $5000 scholarships | $25,000 |
| North Carolina A&t State University | Five (5) $5000 scholarships | $25,000 |
| Salem College | Five (5) $5000 scholarships | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry L Strong
- Bente Strong
- H Gregory Platts
- Robin C Tanner
- Sigrid S Reynolds
- John M Lynham Jr
- Carol L Schwartz
- Mary C Choksi
- C Lockwood Reynolds PHD
- Janet Kerr-Tener PHD
Questions people ask
Does Hattie M Strong Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hattie M Strong Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $3,450.
Who runs Hattie M Strong Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry L Strong (President/Chairman), Bente Strong (Director), H Gregory Platts (Director) and Robin C Tanner (Sec/Treas-Exec. Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Hattie M Strong Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.