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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 53-0237223

Hattie M Strong Foundation

A private foundation in Springfield, VA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 102 grants and $1.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Aug 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,366,956

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $26,260,817

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,312,963

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $26,556,489

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,426,865

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $26,642,630

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,383,042

    Grants listed
    117
    Assets, end of year
    $27,203,498

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,182,725

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $27,156,723

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,477,172

    Grants listed
    129
    Assets, end of year
    $26,979,201

Grants paid in 2024

102 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Greater Washington Community FoundationWashington, DC

    Resiliency fund

    $50,000
  2. Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA

    Eight (8) $5000 scholarships

    $40,000
  3. East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC

    Eight (8) $5000 scholarships

    $40,000
  4. George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA

    Seven (7) $5000 scholarships

    $35,000
  5. Radford UniversityRadford, VA

    Seven (7) $5000 scholarships

    $35,000
  6. University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA

    seven (7) $5000 SCHOLARSHIPS

    $35,000
  7. Bowie State UniversityBowie, MD

    Seven (7) $5000 scholarships

    $35,000
  8. Salisbury UniversitySalisbury, MD

    Seven (7) $5000 scholarships

    $35,000
  9. Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC

    Seven (7) $5000 scholarships

    $35,000
  10. Children's Chorus of WashingtonWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) arts enrichment

    $30,000
  11. College TracksSilver Spring, MD

    Ost (after-school, summer) college preparation and access

    $30,000
  12. Collegiate Directions IncBethesda, MD

    Ost (after-school, summer) academic/holistic enrichment, college access

    $30,000
  13. James Madison UniversityHarrisionsburg, VA

    Six (6) $5000 scholarships

    $30,000
  14. Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA

    Six (6) $5000 scholarships

    $30,000
  15. Frostburg State UnivertsityFrostburg, MD

    Six (6) $5000 scholarships

    $30,000
  16. Towson UniversityTowson, MD

    Six (6) $5000 scholarships

    $30,000
  17. University of Maryland Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD

    Six (6) $5000 scholarships

    $30,000
  18. University of North Carolina-WilmingtonWilmington, NC

    Six (6) $5000 scholarships

    $30,000
  19. Aspire Afterschool LearningArlington, VA

    Ost (after-school,summer) holistic academic enrichment

    $25,000
  20. Little Lights Urban MinistriesWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) holistic enrichment/mentoring

    $25,000
  21. Latin American Youth Center-DcWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) holistic enrichment/immigrants

    $25,000
  22. Rise DCCapitol Heights, MD

    Ost (after-school, summer) academic tutoring

    $25,000
  23. Washington Urban Debate LeagueWashington, DC

    Ost (after school, summer) academic enrichment/debate

    $25,000
  24. On-Ramps to CareersWashington, DC

    Ost (after school, summer) career and technical preparation

    $25,000
  25. Best KidsWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) mentoring, academic enrichment

    $25,000
  26. Horton's KidsWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) holistic academic enrichment

    $25,000
  27. Jubilee HousingWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) holistic academic enrichment

    $25,000
  28. Shout Mouse PressWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) writing coaching

    $25,000
  29. City BlossomsWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, environmental focus

    $25,000
  30. College Success FoundationBellevue, WA

    Ost (after-school, summer) academic/holistic enrichment, college access

    $25,000
  31. DC Students Construction Trades FoundationWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) academic/college and career support

    $25,000
  32. Open Goal ProjectWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) tutoring, academic enrichment, sports focus

    $25,000
  33. Washington Tennis & Education FoundationWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, tennis focus

    $25,000
  34. The Viva SchoolWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) arts enrichment

    $25,000
  35. Soultrak OutdoorsWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) mentoring, outdoors/athlectics focused

    $25,000
  36. The Stand FoundationWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) mentoring, outdoors/athlectics focused

    $25,000
  37. Ward 8 WoodsWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, environmental focus

    $25,000
  38. Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA

    Five (5) $5000 scholarships

    $25,000
  39. North Carolina A&T State UniversityGreensboro, NC

    Five (5) $5000 scholarships

    $25,000
  40. Salem CollegeWinstonsalem, NC

    Five (5) $5000 scholarships

    $25,000
  41. University of North Carolina-PembrokePembroke, NC

    Five (5) $5000 scholarships

    $25,000
  42. Math SpeaksWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, math

    $20,000
  43. Anacostia Amp Outreach and EmpowermentWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) enrichment, outdoors/athletics focused

    $20,000
  44. Student-Athletes Organized to Understand Leadership (soul)Washington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, sports focus

    $18,145
  45. Capitol Movement IncNorth Beach, MD

    Ost (after-school, summer) dance enrichment

    $18,000
  46. Gallaudet UniversityWashington, DC

    Three (3) $5000 scholarships

    $15,000
  47. Elon UniversityElon, NC

    Three (3) $5000 scholarships

    $15,000
  48. The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC

    Two (2) $5000 scholarships

    $10,000
  49. Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA

    Two (2) $5000 scholarships

    $10,000
  50. Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC

    One (1) $5000 scholarship

    $5,000
  51. Council on FoundationsWashington, DC

    Membership

    $4,000
  52. Student-Athletes Organized to Understand Leadership (soul)Washington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) sports enrichment

    $2,900
  53. East of the River SteelbandWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) music enrichment

    $2,900
  54. Critical ExposureWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) arts enrichment/advocacy

    $2,900
  55. Arena StageWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) theater program, voices of now

    $2,900
  56. So What ElseBethesda, MD

    Ost (after-school, summer) holistic academic enrichment

    $2,900
  57. Gala Hispanic TheatreWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) debate

    $2,900
  58. Washington Urban Debate LeagueWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) debate

    $2,900
  59. Horizons Greater WashingtonWashington, DC

    Ost (after-school, summer) sports enrichment

    $2,900
  60. National Center for Family PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    Membership

    $1,500
  61. Forest Lake Elementary SchoolForest Hill, MD

    School supplies

    $590
  62. West Salem Elementary SchoolSalem, VA

    School supplies

    $569
  63. Hobbton Middle SchoolNewton Grove, NC

    School supplies

    $568
  64. Lynbrook Elementary SchoolSpringfield, VA

    School supplies

    $555
  65. Winston-Salem Montessori SchoolClemmons, NC

    School supplies

    $552
  66. Metro Deaf SchoolSaint Paul, MN

    School supplies

    $549
  67. Maryland School for the DeafEllicott City, MD

    School supplies

    $540
  68. Prices Fork Elementary SchoolBlacksburg, VA

    School supplies

    $539
  69. Belmont Elementary SchoolRoanoke Rapids, VA

    School supplies

    $539
  70. Menchville High SchoolNewport News, VA

    School supplies

    $536
  71. Westerly Hills AcademyCharlotte, NC

    School supplies

    $535
  72. Christiansburg Primary SchoolChristiansburg, VA

    School supplies

    $534
  73. Independence High SchoolAshburn, VA

    School supplies

    $533
  74. Bear Creek Elementary SchoolDundalk, MD

    School supplies

    $532
  75. Lees Corner Elementary SchoolFairfax, VA

    School supplies

    $531
  76. District 7 Elementary SchoolWade, NC

    School supplies

    $530
  77. Spring Ridge Elementary SchoolFrederick, MD

    School supplies

    $530
  78. Flower Hill Elementary SchoolGaithersburg, MD

    School supplies

    $528
  79. Dublin Elementary SchoolDublin, VA

    School supplies

    $528
  80. Berry Elementary SchoolWaldorf, MD

    School supplies

    $526
  81. Frankfort Elementary SchoolRidgeley, WV

    School supplies

    $526
  82. Forestville Elementary SchoolGreat Falls, VA

    School supplies

    $526
  83. Relay Elementary SchoolHalethorpe, MD

    School supplies

    $525
  84. Purnell Swett High SchoolMaxton, NC

    School supplies

    $524
  85. Liberty Middle SchoolClifton, VA

    School supplies

    $524
  86. Rocky Mount Elementary SchoolRocky Mount, VA

    School supplies

    $523
  87. Pinehurst Elementary SchoolSalisbury, MD

    School supplies

    $522
  88. Ballenger Creek Elementary SchoolFrederick, MD

    School supplies

    $521
  89. North County High SchoolGlen Burnie, MD

    School supplies

    $521
  90. Mary Carr Greer Elementary SchoolCharlottesville, VA

    School supplies

    $520
  91. Gibson Elementary SchoolWinstonsalem, NC

    School supplies

    $519
  92. Rocky Point Elementary SchoolRocky Point, NC

    School supplies

    $516
  93. Shelby High SchoolShelby, NC

    School supplies

    $515
  94. Walnut Creek Elementary SchoolRaleigh, NC

    School supplies

    $514
  95. Rosenwald Elementary SchoolFairmont, NC

    School supplies

    $513
  96. Thomas Jefferson Classical AcademyMooresboro, NC

    School supplies

    $511
  97. John Champe High SchoolAldie, VA

    School supplies

    $508
  98. Tulip Grove Elementary SchoolBowie, MD

    School supplies

    $500
  99. University Park Elementary SchoolUniversity Park, MD

    School supplies

    $500
  100. Berkeley Glen Elementary SchoolWaynesboro, VA

    School supplies

    $495
  101. Ronald E McNair Elementary SchoolBrowns Summit, NC

    School supplies

    $474
  102. Hope Middle SchoolGreenville, NC

    School supplies

    $470

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education10 grants $193,41142% of the total
  2. Youth development5 grants $80,80017% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $58,40013% of the total
  4. Arts and culture3 grants $57,90012% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $50,00011% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation1 grant $25,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia33 grants $613,945
  2. Virginia24 grants $272,960
  3. Maryland22 grants $272,235
  4. North Carolina21 grants $206,741
  5. Minnesota1 grant $549
  6. West Virginia1 grant $526

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Henry L StrongPRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN Hours 5Pay $0
  • Bente StrongDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • H Gregory PlattsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robin C TannerSEC/TREAS-EXEC. DIRECTOR Hours 35Pay $139,661
  • Sigrid S ReynoldsVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • John M Lynham JrDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Carol L SchwartzDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mary C ChoksiDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • C Lockwood Reynolds PHDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Janet Kerr-Tener PHDDIECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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