Armstrong Foundation
Armstrong Foundation is a private foundation, based in Anacortes, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $50K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K.
Armstrong Foundation at a glance
In short: Armstrong Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $49,570
- +38.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Armstrong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Island Volunteer Caregivers ($5K). Together the top 3 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Armstrong Foundation gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 780% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Island Volunteer Caregivers Bainbridge Island, WA | To Support the Elderly and Disabled. | $5,000 |
| Northwest Maritime Center Port Townsend, WA | To make the sea more accessible and provide opportunities for women and bipoc individuals to gain maritime skills. | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands Food Bank Sedro-Woolley, WA | To Provide Cash Assistance for Food Donation. | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Armstrong Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,570 | $30,000 | $16,215 | $15,000 | 3 | $16,215 | $2,079 |
| 2024 | $35,785 | $10,000 | $11,115 | $10,000 | 2 | $11,115 | $1,829 |
| 2023 | $36,900 | — | $11,085 | $10,000 | 2 | $11,085 | $2,280 |
| 2022 | $47,985 | $20,000 | $6,085 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,085 | $2,583 |
| 2021 | $34,070 | $10,000 | $7,204 | $6,200 | 2 | $7,204 | $1,553 |
| 2020 | $31,274 | — | $8,525 | $7,625 | 4 | — | $1,886 |
| 2019 | $39,799 | $25,000 | $3,375 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $1,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Armstrong Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Armstrong Foundation is led by Dane Armstrong, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dane Armstrong
President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn Armstrong
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Armstrong Foundation
How much does Armstrong Foundation give each year?
Armstrong Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
What is Armstrong Foundation's typical grant size?
Armstrong Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Armstrong Foundation give grants?
Armstrong Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Armstrong Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Armstrong Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Armstrong Foundation?
Armstrong Foundation reported $50K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Armstrong Foundation's EIN?
Armstrong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3920368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Armstrong Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Armstrong Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Washington
Glaser Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
The foundation supports direct services, primarily for children and older adults, including health care, disability services, education and job training, and support for disadvantaged families and at-risk youth. Its website says grants typically range from $500 to $50,000, for eligible organizations serving Western Washington, especially King County and nearby areas. It accepts unsolicited applications from qualifying 501(c)(3) public charities.
Assets
$12.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$681K
Camilla Chandler Family Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The Camilla Chandler Family Foundation funds arts and education, conservation, maritime education, and community organizations, with recent grants concentrated in California, Washington, and Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $25,000 to $6 million, with a median of $250,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Assets
$142.4M
Grants
11
Total Given
$12.7M
The Com Family Foundation
Kirkland, WA
The Com Family Foundation supports education, community development, wildlife and environmental work, and restoration, with 2024 grants ranging from $300 to $275,000 and a median of $15,838. Recent funding was concentrated in California, Virginia, and Washington, with smaller amounts in the District of Columbia and Montana. It accepts inquiries from organizations beyond preselected grantees; applicants are asked to contact the foundation with their mission, purpose, and business plan.
Assets
$9.2M
Grants
14
Total Given
$896K
Brown Family Private Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Brown Family Private Foundation supports education, community services, media, conservation, and related charitable work, with most 2025 giving going to Washington organizations. Its 21 grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
21
Total Given
$91K
Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation
Camano Island, WA
The Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation supports organizations working with children and families, arts and culture, environmental stewardship, hunger relief, and other community needs, primarily in Washington. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,250 to $250,000, with a median of $4,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.2M
Grants
26
Total Given
$875K
Building Changes
Seattle, WA
Building Changes funds equitable homelessness responses focused on housing stability, prevention, and diversion for children, youth, young adults, and families in Washington State. Its 2024 median grant was $167,400, while a youth and young adult funding opportunity offered approximately $250,000–$500,000 per project over up to three years.
Assets
$7.6M
Grants
29
Total Given
$5.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Washington
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Armstrong Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Armstrong Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?