The Strong Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 99-0090807

Foundation Overview

Based in Honolulu, HI, The Strong Foundation has awarded 160 grants totaling $13,356,416 to organizations in Hawaii and Colorado. Individual grants range from $9,165 to $200,000, with a median award of $100,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$13,356,416
Total Assets
$35,612,923
Median Grant (all grants)
$100,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$100,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 69%

22 of 32 recipients (69%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Hawaii

99% of all grants are concentrated in Hawaii, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Hawaii, funding concentrates in Honolulu (52%), Makawao (8%), Kahului (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+5%

Stable funding levels with 5% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Strong Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Book Trust Hawaii Chapter $100,000 Denver, CO, US Promoting Literacy For Hawai'i Elementary Students 2023
Hawaii Theatre Center $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Enriching, Educating, Engaging Our Keiki Through The Arts 2023
Historic Hawaii Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Historic Preservation Education Program 2023
Hui No'eau $100,000 Makawao, HI, US Visiting Artist Cottage Repair & Restoration Project 2023
Hui O Wa'a Kaulua $50,000 Lahaina, HI, US Restoring, Rebuilding, And Replacing Wa'a From The Maui Fire Losses 2023
Living Pono Project $100,000 Paia, HI, US Pu'u Kukui Watershed Alapi'i Project 2023
Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program $100,000 Hana, HI, US Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike 2024 Contractor Truck And Trailer 2023
Manoa Heritage Center $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Kualii-a Cultural Treasure And Community Resource 2023
The Maui Farm $100,000 Makawao, HI, US Ho'olana Keiki Education Program 2023
Mental Health Association In Hawaii Dba Mental Health America Of Hawaii $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US No Shame, Get Help Suicide Prevention App 2023
The Nature Conservancy $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Protecting Maui's Critical Habitats And Native Forest Birds 2023
Pacific Cancer Foundation $100,000 Wailuku, HI, US Hope Project For Children And Families Battling Cancer 2023
Rehabilitation Hospital Of The Pacific Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US The Care Fund: Caring For Those With Few Resources 2023
Teach For America-hawaii $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Teach For America Hawai'i Programming 2023
University Of Hawaii Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Manoa Athletics-rainbow Wahine Volleyball Team 2023
Variety School Of Hawaii $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Variety School Outdoor Playground 2023
Book Trust Hawaii Chapter $100,000 Denver, CO, US Promoting Literacy For Hawai'i Elementary Students 2023
Hawaii Theatre Center $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Enriching, Educating, Engaging Our Keiki Through The Arts 2023
Historic Hawaii Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Historic Preservation Education Program 2023
Hui No'eau $100,000 Makawao, HI, US Visiting Artist Cottage Repair & Restoration Project 2023
Hui O Wa'a Kaulua $50,000 Lahaina, HI, US Restoring, Rebuilding, And Replacing Wa'a From The Maui Fire Losses 2023
Living Pono Project $100,000 Paia, HI, US Pu'u Kukui Watershed Alapi'i Project 2023
Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program $100,000 Hana, HI, US Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike 2024 Contractor Truck And Trailer 2023
Manoa Heritage Center $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Kualii-a Cultural Treasure And Community Resource 2023
The Maui Farm $100,000 Makawao, HI, US Ho'olana Keiki Education Program 2023
Mental Health Association In Hawaii Dba Mental Health America Of Hawaii $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US No Shame, Get Help Suicide Prevention App 2023
The Nature Conservancy $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Protecting Maui's Critical Habitats And Native Forest Birds 2023
Pacific Cancer Foundation $100,000 Wailuku, HI, US Hope Project For Children And Families Battling Cancer 2023
Rehabilitation Hospital Of The Pacific Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US The Care Fund: Caring For Those With Few Resources 2023
Teach For America-hawaii $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Teach For America Hawai'i Programming 2023
University Of Hawaii Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Manoa Athletics-rainbow Wahine Volleyball Team 2023
Variety School Of Hawaii $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Variety School Outdoor Playground 2023
Assistance Dogs Of Hawaii $100,000 Makawao, HI, US Assistance Dogs Of Hawaii Honolulu Office 2022
Ballet Hawaii $25,000 Honolulu, HI, US The Nutcracker Relocation During Blaisdell Renovation 2022
Bishop Museum $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Science And Sustainability Festival 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Hawaii $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Pu'uhonua Initiative 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Maui $100,000 Kahului, HI, US Rebuilding Promising Futures In Paukukalo 2022
Child & Family Services $100,000 Ewa Beach, HI, US From Hope To Strength: A Place Of Families And Youth In Crisis 2022
Feeding Hawaii Together $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Walk-in Refrigerator And Freezer Repair And Replacement 2022
Haleakala Conservancy $100,000 Pukalani, HI, US Enhanced Safety And Security Within Haleakala National Park 2022
Hawaii Community Foundation $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Maui Strong Fund 2022
Hoola Na Pua $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Prevention Education/awareness Training And Starfish Mentoring 2022
Hui Ho'oleimaluo $100,000 Hilo, HI, US Kauhale O Kaumaui 2022
Hui O Waa Kaulua $50,000 Kahului, HI, US Maui Disaster Relief 2022
Island School $100,000 Lihue, HI, US New Classroom Building 2022
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services $100,000 Hilo, HI, US Equity For Kkv's Youth And Disabled Dental Patients 2022
Kula Elementary School $45,000 Kula, HI, US Pta Keokea Agricultural Science Program 2022
Moanalua Gardens Foundation $25,000 Honolulu, HI, US Malama Kamananui Valley Environmental Education Initiative 2022
Naaikane O Maui $50,000 Makawao, HI, US Maui Disaster Relief 2022
Parents And Children Together $25,000 Honolulu, HI, US Kalaulanilawapuni: A Permanent Home For Brighter Futures 2022
Parker School $100,000 Waimea, HI, US Broadening Foundations For Excellence 2022
Rotary District 5000 Foundation $25,000 Honolulu, HI, US Centennial Park Waikiki 2022
Seabury Hall $100,000 Makawao, HI, US Security Gate 2022
Special Olympics Hawaii $50,000 Ewa Beach, HI, US Building Champions-a Campaign For Special Olympics Hawai'i 2022
Straub Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Straub Redevelopment-phase One 2022
Assistance Dogs Of Hawaii $100,000 Makawao, HI, US Assistance Dogs Of Hawaii Honolulu Office 2022
Ballet Hawaii $25,000 Honolulu, HI, US The Nutcracker Relocation During Blaisdell Renovation 2022
Bishop Museum $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Science And Sustainability Festival 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Hawaii $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Pu'uhonua Initiative 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Maui $100,000 Kahului, HI, US Rebuilding Promising Futures In Paukukalo 2022
Child & Family Services $100,000 Ewa Beach, HI, US From Hope To Strength: A Place Of Families And Youth In Crisis 2022
Feeding Hawaii Together $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Walk-in Refrigerator And Freezer Repair And Replacement 2022
Haleakala Conservancy $100,000 Pukalani, HI, US Enhanced Safety And Security Within Haleakala National Park 2022
Hawaii Community Foundation $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Maui Strong Fund 2022
Hoola Na Pua $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Prevention Education/awareness Training And Starfish Mentoring 2022
Hui Ho'oleimaluo $100,000 Hilo, HI, US Kauhale O Kaumaui 2022
Hui O Waa Kaulua $50,000 Kahului, HI, US Maui Disaster Relief 2022
Island School $100,000 Lihue, HI, US New Classroom Building 2022
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services $100,000 Hilo, HI, US Equity For Kkv's Youth And Disabled Dental Patients 2022
Kula Elementary School $45,000 Kula, HI, US Pta Keokea Agricultural Science Program 2022
Moanalua Gardens Foundation $25,000 Honolulu, HI, US Malama Kamananui Valley Environmental Education Initiative 2022
Naaikane O Maui $50,000 Makawao, HI, US Maui Disaster Relief 2022
Parents And Children Together $25,000 Honolulu, HI, US Kalaulanilawapuni: A Permanent Home For Brighter Futures 2022
Parker School $100,000 Waimea, HI, US Broadening Foundations For Excellence 2022
Rotary District 5000 Foundation $25,000 Honolulu, HI, US Centennial Park Waikiki 2022
Seabury Hall $100,000 Makawao, HI, US Security Gate 2022
Special Olympics Hawaii $50,000 Ewa Beach, HI, US Building Champions-a Campaign For Special Olympics Hawai'i 2022
Straub Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Straub Redevelopment-phase One 2022
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust $100,000 Wailuku, HI, US Adaptive Reuse Restoration For C W Dickey House, Waihee Maui 2021
Pono Academy $100,000 Kahului, HI, US Pono Academy 2021
Hawaii Opera Theatre $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Hawaii Opera Theatre Education & Outreach Programs 2021
Kokua Hawaii Foundation $100,000 Haleiwa, HI, US Kokua Learning Farm Outdoor Learning Area 2021
Awaiaulu Inc $92,290 Honolulu, HI, US Kakoi: Shaping Adze 2021
Lahaina Restoration Foundation $100,000 Lahaina, HI, US Rehabilitation Of The Historic Baldwin Home In Lahaina 2021
Lyman House Memorial Museum $50,000 Hilo, HI, US Island Heritage Gallery 2021
Carden Academy Of Maui $100,000 Pukalani, HI, US Carden Academy Of Maui Building "c" Expansion For Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 2021
Aloha Medical Mission $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US The Honolulu Dental Clinic - Impacting The Smiles Of Women And Children 2021
Girl Scouts Of Hawaii $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Stem Center For Excellence At Paumalu 2021
Real Ongoing Opportunities To Soar Inc $100,000 Haiku, HI, US Growing Roots Phase Ii And Iii 2021
Chaminade University $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Phase I Library Redesign 2021
Halau Ku Mana Pcs $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Multi Purpose Technology Center 2021
Maryknoll School $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Living Our Faith, Creating Our Future - A Campaign For Bachelot Hall 2021
Hawaiian Humane Society $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US West Oahu Campus Projectwest Oahu Campus Project 2021
Kapiolani Health Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Teen Resiliency Program At Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children 2021
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust $100,000 Wailuku, HI, US Adaptive Reuse Restoration For C W Dickey House, Waihee Maui 2021
Pono Academy $100,000 Kahului, HI, US Pono Academy 2021
Hawaii Opera Theatre $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Hawaii Opera Theatre Education & Outreach Programs 2021
Kokua Hawaii Foundation $100,000 Haleiwa, HI, US Kokua Learning Farm Outdoor Learning Area 2021
Awaiaulu Inc $92,290 Honolulu, HI, US Kakoi: Shaping Adze 2021
Lahaina Restoration Foundation $100,000 Lahaina, HI, US Rehabilitation Of The Historic Baldwin Home In Lahaina 2021
Lyman House Memorial Museum $50,000 Hilo, HI, US Island Heritage Gallery 2021
Carden Academy Of Maui $100,000 Pukalani, HI, US Carden Academy Of Maui Building "C" Expansion For Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 2021
Aloha Medical Mission $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US The Honolulu Dental Clinic - Impacting The Smiles Of Women And Children 2021
Girl Scouts Of Hawaii $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Stem Center For Excellence At Paumalu 2021
Real Ongoing Opportunities To Soar Inc $100,000 Haiku, HI, US Growing Roots Phase Ii And Iii 2021
Chaminade University $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Phase I Library Redesign 2021
Halau Ku Mana Pcs $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Multi Purpose Technology Center 2021
Maryknoll School $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Living Our Faith, Creating Our Future - A Campaign For Bachelot Hall 2021
Hawaiian Humane Society $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US West Oahu Campus Projectwest Oahu Campus Project 2021
Kapiolani Health Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Teen Resiliency Program At Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children 2021
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust $100,000 Wailuku, HI, US Adaptive Reuse Restoration For C W Dickey House, Waihee Maui 2021
Pono Academy $100,000 Kahului, HI, US Pono Academy 2021
Hawaii Opera Theatre $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Hawaii Opera Theatre Education & Outreach Programs 2021
Kokua Hawaii Foundation $100,000 Haleiwa, HI, US Kokua Learning Farm Outdoor Learning Area 2021
Awaiaulu Inc $92,290 Honolulu, HI, US Kakoi: Shaping Adze 2021
Lahaina Restoration Foundation $100,000 Lahaina, HI, US Rehabilitation Of The Historic Baldwin Home In Lahaina 2021
Lyman House Memorial Museum $50,000 Hilo, HI, US Island Heritage Gallery 2021
Carden Academy Of Maui $100,000 Pukalani, HI, US Carden Academy Of Maui Building "C" Expansion For Grades 2, 3, 4 & 5 2021
Aloha Medical Mission $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US The Honolulu Dental Clinic - Impacting The Smiles Of Women And Children 2021
Girl Scouts Of Hawaii $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Stem Center For Excellence At Paumalu 2021
Real Ongoing Opportunities To Soar Inc $100,000 Haiku, HI, US Growing Roots Phase Ii And Iii 2021
Chaminade University $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Phase I Library Redesign 2021
Halau Ku Mana Pcs $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Multi Purpose Technology Center 2021
Maryknoll School $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Living Our Faith, Creating Our Future - A Campaign For Bachelot Hall 2021
Hawaiian Humane Society $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US West Oahu Campus Projectwest Oahu Campus Project 2021
Kapiolani Health Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Teen Resiliency Program At Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children 2021
Malama Na Makua A Keiki $100,000 Paia, HI, US Family Sober Living Home Safety And Program Space Improvements 2020
Molokai Land Trust $100,000 Kaunakakai, HI, US Molokai Land Trust Equipment And Nursery Expansion For Capacity Building Post Covid-19 2020
Akaka Foundation For Tropical Forests $50,000 Hilo, HI, US Subsistence Forest Area: Capacity Building 2020
Maui Academy Of Performing Arts $100,000 Wailuku, HI, US Main Street Arts Project 2020
Rehabilitation Hospital Of The Pacific Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Rebuilding Lives Through Advanced Technology 2020
Hawaii Pacific University $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Advancing Science Education In Hawai'i: Construction Of Stem Teaching/research Laboratory Facilities 2020
Maui Health Foundation $200,000 Wailuku, HI, US Maui Health Regional Chest Pain Center 2020
National Tropical Botanical Garden $75,160 Kalaheo, HI, US Environmental Education Access For All 2020
Teach For America-hawaii $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Teach For America Hawaii Programming 2020
Hawaii Theatre Center $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Hawaii Theatre Center Broadcast Programming Supper 2021-2022 2020
Kauai Planning & Action Alliance $90,221 Lihue, HI, US Kauai Resilience Project 2020
Montessori School Of Maui $50,000 Makawao, HI, US Kimani Classroom Project 2020
Manoa Heritage Center $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Sam Cooke Endowed Fund 2020
Boys & Girls Club Of Hawaii $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US 2020 Pu'uhonua Initiative 2019
Child & Family Service $40,000 Ewa Beach, HI, US Hale O Ulu-trauma Informed Alternative Education For Youth 2019
Diamond Head Theatre $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US A New Diamond Head Theatre 2019
Hawaii Forest Institute $50,000 Ookala, HI, US Mahalo Aina: Give Back To The Forest 2019
Hoola Na Pua $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Pearl Haven - A Home For Healing 2019
Laakea Village $90,000 Paia, HI, US La'akea Village Expansion, Phase Ii 2019
Maui Arts & Cultural Center $100,000 Kahului, HI, US Creation Of Additional Dance Studios And Classrooms 2019
Moanalua Gardens Foundation $25,000 Honolulu, HI, US Malama Kamananui Environment Education Initiative 2019
Na Kama Kai $15,000 Waianae, HI, US Ocean Experiences And Education At Halau Na Kama Kai 2019
Ohana Komputer $40,000 Honolulu, HI, US Development Of Online Curricula System, Marketing, Packaging, Copy Writing And Distribution 2019
Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation $9,165 Honolulu, HI, US Website Upgrade To Extend Role Model Reach For Youth & Build Community Through Water Sports 2019
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor $75,000 Honolulu, HI, US Hawaii History Project 2019
Paia Youth & Cultural Center $100,000 Paia, HI, US Design And Permitting For New Facility 2019
Polynesian Voyaging Society $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Planning For Moananuiakea 2019
The Nature Conservancy Of Hawaii $90,000 Honolulu, HI, US Investing In Today's Youth To Solve Tomorrow's Conservation Challenges 2019
Uhiwai O Haleakala $70,000 Makawao, HI, US Kako'o Aina Kumu Wai - Increasing Operational Capacity To Restore Haleakala's Watershed Forests 2019
Variety School $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Capital Improvement And Renovation 2019
Hawaii Community Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Hawaii Resiliency Fund 2019
Assistance Dogs Of Hawaii $80,000 Makawao, HI, US Increasing Efficiency Of Assistance Dogs Of Hawaii's Sadie's Place Training Campus 2019
Ballet Hawaii $50,000 Honolulu, HI, US Ballet Hawaii Touring Nutcracker Set And Rebuild Of Some Costumes 2019
Book Trust Hawaii Chapter $90,000 Kihei, HI, US Enpowering Hawaii Students To Discover The Joy And Power Of Reading 2019

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Contact Information

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EIN 99-0090807
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 3170 Honolulu, HI 96802-3170

Key People (8)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Strong Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President, Trustee Anne Strong Carter
Vice President, Trustee Charles M Holland Jr
Treasurer, Trustee Edward C Baldwin
Secretary, Trustee Kristina Lyons-lambert
Trustee Henry F Rice

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.