David Strong Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Westport, MA EIN: 88-1611403

David Strong Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Westport, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $103K.

David Strong Foundation at a glance

In short: David Strong Foundation gave $103K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $103K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$103,098
+418.5% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$103,098
+418.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$103,098
Total assets
$1,048
-81.2% vs 2023
Primary geography
Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who David Strong Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Erin Raes School of Dance: $103KErin Raes School of Dance$103K

The largest 2024 recipient was Erin Raes School of Dance ($103K).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

WesportWestport

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $103K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $103K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Erin Raes School of Dance Wesport, MAMoney is used forstudents fees and recitals for underprivileged kids$103,098
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying Distributions
2024$1,048$105,299$109,836$103,0981$109,836
2023$5,585$25,467$19,882$19,8821—

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

David Strong Foundation is led by Sara Carrelas, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sara Carrelas

    President

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Thomas

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Raposo

    Officer

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kim Tavares

    Officer

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melissa Devolve

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shannon Constantino

    Officer

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Bennett

    Officer

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tara Mancini

    Clerk

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 David Strong Foundation

How much does David Strong Foundation give each year?

David Strong Foundation gave $103K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.

How large is David Strong Foundation?

David Strong Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $105K.

What is David Strong Foundation?

David Strong Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Westport, MA. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does David Strong Foundation operate?

David Strong Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.

What is David Strong Foundation's EIN?

David Strong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1611403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

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