Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable
Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable is a private foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Established in 2019, the Strickland Foundation says it supports organizations engaged in compassionate service around the world and seeks organizations that serve others with dignity, integrity, and passion.
Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable at a glance
In short: Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable gave $341K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $341,426
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,442
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $8,296,003
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (20 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes a letter-of-intent and application process for eligible organizations, but also states that applications are not being accepted at this time.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4365, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Phone: (615) 397-5362
Website: https://stricklandfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westminster Presbyterian Church ($30K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 184 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 31% to recipients in Alabama. The remaining reported shares were New York (7%), Louisiana (3%), and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 53 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 524% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2021) to $344K (2024). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $341K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Nashville, TN | Donation | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Chattanooga, TN | Donation | $25,000 |
| McClleon Women's Shelter Care of the Community Foundation of Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | Donation | $25,000 |
| The Sustainability Institute New York City, NY | Donation | $25,000 |
| Tuscaloosa City Schools Fund Tuscaloosa, AL | Donation | $25,000 |
| Strick's Gift Chattanooga, TN | Donation | $20,000 |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Donation | $12,500 |
| Alabama Public Television Birmingham, AL | Donation | $12,000 |
| Black Warrior Heritage Society Foundation Tuscaloosa, AL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Chatt Foundation Chattanooga, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,296,003 | $282,347 | $489,405 | $341,426 | 53 | $392,085 | $273,434 | $421,099 |
| 2024 | $8,503,061 | $460,274 | $543,952 | $343,766 | 50 | $398,145 | $404,153 | $411,502 |
| 2023 | $8,586,739 | $12,483,284 | $105,832 | $65,000 | 29 | $81,909 | $5,953,296 | $110,337 |
| 2022 | $1,174,318 | $43,722 | $83,671 | $54,750 | 27 | $78,750 | $14,222 | $77,100 |
| 2021 | $1,214,267 | $13,008 | $62,809 | $52,000 | 25 | $59,800 | $13,490 | $63,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable reported a distributable amount of $421K 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 says it supports organizations that serve their communities, educate, or “practice conversation,” and describes its criteria as broad. Its website also describes its purpose as supporting conservation, education, and compassionate action.
Examples of supported organizations reflect a range of work. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank says its mission is to unite the community to eliminate hunger by feeding, nourishing, and empowering people. The Chatt Foundation describes its work as meeting basic needs for hungry, homeless, and vulnerable people while supporting paths to self-sufficiency. Hope Included says it works to improve community access by making playspaces more accessible to people of all abilities. West Alabama Food Bank says its mission is to help alleviate hunger and food insecurity in West Alabama.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $341,426. Grants ranged from $206 to $30,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest listed grants included $30,000 to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nashville and $25,000 each to Boys and Girls Club in Chattanooga, McClleon Women’s Shelter Care of the Community Foundation of Chattanooga, The Sustainability Institute in New York City, and Tuscaloosa City Schools Fund.
The foundation reported 50 grants totaling $343,766 in 2024 and 29 grants totaling $65,000 in 2023. Its website lists supported organizations including the Sustainability Institute, Boys and Girls Club of Chattanooga, West Alabama Food Bank, and Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lena Levendoski as director and Alonzo James Strickland III and Kitty Langston Strickland as trustees.
Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lena Levendoski
Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $85K (2025)
Alonzo James Strickland III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kitty Langston Strickland
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $85K, to Lena Levendoski (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable
How much does Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable give each year?
Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable gave $341K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $344K across 50 grants.
What is Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable's typical grant size?
Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,442, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable that year got $6K on average.
Where does Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable give grants?
Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable gives mostly in Tennessee: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (31%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tuscaloosa, AL (21 grants), Chattanooga, TN (13 grants), Nashville, TN (4 grants) and Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (53 grants).
Who are Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable's largest grantees?
Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Westminster Presbyterian Church ($30,000), Boys and Girls Club ($25,000) and McClleon Women's Shelter Care of the Community Foundation of Chattanooga ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable?
Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $392K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $421K (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 Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable fund?
The foundation says it supports organizations that serve their communities, educate, or “practice conversation,” and describes its criteria as broad. Its website also describes its purpose as supporting conservation, education, and compassionate action. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable's EIN?
Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-7113581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Lonnie & Kitty Strickland Charitable funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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