Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation
ADA M AND GERTRUDE GOBLE PEARL is a private foundation based in Solomons, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations promoting or encouraging the humane treatment of animals.
Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation at a glance
In short: Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation gave $50K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,461,076
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applications should be made in writing and include brochures, newsletters, and resumes describing current activities. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Contributions are limited to organizations that promote or encourage humane treatment of animals of all kinds.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Doris Bucy
Mailing address: PO Box 1440, Solomons, MD 20688
Phone: (410) 326-1511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary ($5K).
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($45,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Maryland and Virginia: 90% of grant dollars went to Maryland recipients and 10% to Virginia recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $76K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $45,000 |
| Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary Shipman, VA | For the Benefit and Welfare of Animals | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,461,076 | $197,736 | $90,108 | $50,000 | 10 | $90,108 | $157,628 | $114,828 |
| 2024 | $1,352,875 | $125,727 | $83,882 | $60,500 | 11 | $83,882 | $102,345 | $99,044 |
| 2023 | $1,311,105 | $83,253 | $102,981 | $75,900 | 11 | $102,981 | $56,172 | $87,412 |
| 2022 | $1,330,833 | $141,289 | $89,797 | $65,100 | 12 | $89,797 | $116,592 | $99,907 |
| 2021 | $1,279,319 | $71,752 | $79,503 | $54,000 | 12 | — | $46,249 | $90,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to organizations that promote or encourage humane treatment of animals of all kinds. Its 2025 grants included animal welfare organizations, horse rescues, animal sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary.
An individual recipient, a 2025 grantee, describes its mission as wildlife rehabilitation and educational activities to inform the public about the need for wildlife protection.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $50,000. Each grant was $5,000. Recipients included the Humane Society of Calvert County, SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Gentle two individual recipients, Whispering two individual recipients; each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Doris Bucy as President and Michelle Leonardi as Director.
Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation is led by Doris Bucy, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doris Bucy
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$19K (2021) → $33K (2025)
Michelle Leonardi
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard Kraus (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Charles Bucy (2021–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $33K, to Doris Bucy (President).
Frequently asked questions about Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation
How much does Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation give each year?
Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation gave $50K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 11 grants.
What is Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation's typical grant size?
Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation give grants?
Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (10%).
Does Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For the Benefit and Welfare of Animals" (10 grants).
How large is Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation?
Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to organizations that promote or encourage humane treatment of animals of all kinds. Its 2025 grants included animal welfare organizations, horse rescues, animal sanctuaries, and a wildlife sanctuary. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation?
The 2024 filing says applications should be made in writing and include brochures, newsletters, and resumes describing current activities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation's EIN?
Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7057130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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