Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation
The Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation is a private foundation based in Midway, Utah. Its 2024 filing lists scholarship grants to individual recipients.
Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation gave $16K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $793.75), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,875
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $794
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $10,766
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists Jeff Strong as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeff Strong
Mailing address: 1233 S Lone Hawk Ln, Midway, UT 84049
Phone: (435) 777-4085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 6% to recipients in Idaho, and 3% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation gives
- In 2024 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
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $26K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 20 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,875 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,766 | $69 | $15,875 | $15,875 | 20 | $15,875 | $69 | $529 |
| 2023 | $10,697 | $149 | — | — | — | — | $149 | $525 |
| 2022 | $10,548 | $39,592 | $29,044 | $26,000 | 29 | $26,000 | $92 | $457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation reported a distributable amount of $529 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant list identifies scholarships as the purpose of the listed grants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $15,875. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $1,650, with a median of $750. The largest listed awards were scholarships to individual recipients: $1,650 and $1,500, followed by two awards of $1,250 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeff Strong as CEO and Sara Strong as CFO. It also lists Samantha Murphey, McKenna Johnson, Cale Strong, and Zach Strong as directors.
Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation is led by Jeff Strong, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Strong
CEO
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cale Strong
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
McKenna Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Samantha Murphey
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Zach Strong
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sara Strong
CFO
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation
How much does Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation give each year?
Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation gave $16K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $794, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation give grants?
Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (6%).
Does Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (20 grants).
How large is Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation?
Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $529 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant list identifies scholarships as the purpose of the listed grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation's EIN?
Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4581823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Jeff and Sara Strong Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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