Hometown Strong

Private foundation · Grantmaker Carson City, NV EIN: 33-4482465

Hometown Strong is a private foundation, based in Carson City, NV. IRS filing data is available for 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.

Hometown Strong at a glance

In short: Hometown Strong gave $2K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$1,887
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$1,887
Median grant
$1,887
Total assets
$5,072
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

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

Who Hometown Strong funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Needy and distressed individuals of: $2KNeedy and distressedindividuals of$2K

The largest 2026 recipient was Needy and distressed individuals of ($2K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

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

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Paradise

How Hometown Strong gives

  • In 2026 it paid out well above 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

$0$500$1K$1.5K$2K1 grant2026

In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Needy and distressed individuals of Paradise, CADirect material assistance to needy and distressed families recovering from the 2018 Camp Fire: rental assistance paid directly to housing providers 1,094; groceries purchased from area stores and distributed 410; clothing and household essentials 313; and gift cards redeemable at local Paradise businesses 70. Recipients were identified by the board of directors through direct community referral based on demonstrated financial need. No payments were made to or for the benefit of any officer director or disqualified person.$1,887
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2026$5,072$6,624$1,981$1,8871$1,887$80

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hometown Strong reported a distributable amount of $80 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Hometown Strong is led by Steve Main, President Secretary Treasurer Director on the 2026 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Steve Main

    President Secretary Treasurer Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carrie Max

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jill Thomas

    Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2026. "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 Hometown Strong

How much does Hometown Strong give each year?

Hometown Strong gave $2K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Hometown Strong?

Hometown Strong reported $5K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does Hometown Strong operate?

Hometown Strong has awarded grants in California.

What is Hometown Strong's EIN?

Hometown Strong's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-4482465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2026.

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. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)

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