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The Strong Foundation

Honolulu, Hawaii  ·  EIN 990090807  ·  Private foundation

The Strong Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.4M in grants paid and $22.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 76 individual grants from this funder — $6.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$22.8M
Total assets
76
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Strong Foundation funds

The Strong Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracySports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, older adults, youth pop.

childrendisabledfamiliesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Strong Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Diamond Head Theatre
A NEW DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE
Honolulu, HI$100K2020
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
CREATION OF ADDITIONAL DANCE STUDIOS AND CLASSROOMS
Kahului, HI$100K2020
Hoola Na Pua
PEARL HAVEN - A HOME FOR HEALING
Honolulu, HI$100K2020
Paia Youth & Cultural Center
DESIGN AND PERMITTING FOR NEW FACILITY
Paia, HI$100K2020
Hawaii Community Foundation
HAWAII RESILIENCY FUND
Honolulu, HI$100K2020
Variety School
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND RENOVATION
Honolulu, HI$100K2020
Book Trust Hawaii Chapter
PROMOTING LITERACY FOR HAWAI'I ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
Denver, CO$100K2024
Variety School of Hawaii
VARIETY SCHOOL OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND
Honolulu, HI$100K2024
University of Hawaii Foundation
MANOA ATHLETICS-RAINBOW WAHINE VOLLEYBALL TEAM
Honolulu, HI$100K2024
Teach for America-hawaii
TEACH FOR AMERICA HAWAI'I PROGRAMMING
Honolulu, HI$100K2024
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation
THE CARE FUND: CARING FOR THOSE WITH FEW RESOURCES
Honolulu, HI$100K2024
Pacific Cancer Foundation
HOPE PROJECT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BATTLING CANCER
Wailuku, HI$100K2024
The Nature Conservancy
PROTECTING MAUI'S CRITICAL HABITATS AND NATIVE FOREST BIRDS
Honolulu, HI$100K2024
The Maui Farm
HO'OLANA KEIKI EDUCATION PROGRAM
Makawao, HI$100K2024
Manoa Heritage Center
KUALII-A CULTURAL TREASURE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE
Honolulu, HI$100K2024

The Strong Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.4M
2022$1.5M
2023$1.6M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from The Strong Foundation

From The Strong Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“MARCH IST.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Strong Foundation

Does The Strong Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Strong Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Strong Foundation fund?
The Strong Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Diamond Head Theatre, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Hoola Na Pua. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Strong Foundation give in grants?
The Strong Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 76 grants.
Where is The Strong Foundation located?
The Strong Foundation is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 990090807.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Strong Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Strong Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.