Mya Strong Foundation
Mya Strong Foundation is a private foundation based in Center Point, Iowa. Its 2025 filing reports grants to pediatric oncology patients and to organizations supporting children affected by cancer, as well as character scholarships for post-secondary education expenses.
Mya Strong Foundation at a glance
In short: Mya Strong Foundation gave $25K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,100
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,793
- -29.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $18,625
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mya Strong Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3430 Lafayette Road, Center Point, IA 52213
Phone: (319) 743-3017
Website: https://www.myastrongfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mya Strong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Cancer Connection ($12K). Together the top 7 received $22K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($3,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mya Strong Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $28K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Cancer Connection Johnston, IA | To assist in their fundraising for Camp Heart Connection. This directly benefits pediatric oncology patients and their siblings. | $12,000 |
| University of Iowa Dance Marathon Iowa City, IA | To donate to assist in their fundraiser in helping pediatric oncology patients. | $5,100 |
| Rachel Eglseder Edgewood, IA | Oncology patient donation. | $1,500 |
| Juliana Burds Central City, IA | Donation to oncology patient. | $1,000 |
| Caidence Macke Solon, IA | Oncology patient donation. | $1,000 |
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,500 |
| Alexis Meier Cedar Rapids, IA | Donation to oncology patient. | $500 |
| Ledger Dalton Dunkerton, IA | Oncology patient donation. | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,625 | $27,200 | $25,100 | $25,100 | 14 | $25,100 |
| 2024 | $16,525 | $35,158 | $31,700 | $28,100 | 11 | $28,100 |
| 2023 | $13,067 | $35,976 | $45,951 | $25,000 | 10 | $25,000 |
| 2022 | $23,042 | $37,578 | $43,611 | $25,500 | 10 | $25,500 |
| 2021 | $29,075 | $28,516 | $18,133 | $8,250 | 8 | $8,250 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The website does not state a formal foundation mission. Its reported giving includes donations to oncology patients, scholarships, and support for programs serving pediatric cancer patients and their families.
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its support of Camp Heart Connection through Childrens Cancer Connection. The filing says the camp provides a week-long experience at no charge for oncology patients and their siblings, with medical care and mental health counseling. Childrens Cancer Connection describes its own mission as “connecting families affected by childhood cancer by providing opportunities that encourage relationships and strengthen community.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $25,100. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median grant of $500. Its largest reported grants were $12,000 to Childrens Cancer Connection for Camp Heart Connection and $5,100 to University of Iowa Dance Marathon to help fund its work supporting pediatric oncology patients. Other reported grants included $1,500 to an oncology patient, two $1,000 oncology patient donations, and several $500 awards for oncology patients and character scholarships.
The foundation’s website reports that its 2025 softball tournament raised over $34,000 for pediatric cancer families in Iowa. This is a fundraising figure, separate from the $25,100 in grants reported for that filing year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brooke Gilchrist, David Gilchrist, and Mya Gilchrist as trustees, and William Crowley and Brenda Crowley as scholarship officers.
Mya Strong Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brooke Gilchrist
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Gilchrist
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mya Gilchrist
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brenda Crowley
Scholarship Officer
Schlrship Offcr → Scholarship Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William Crowley
Scholarship Officer
Schlrship Offcr → Scholarship Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mya Strong Foundation
How much does Mya Strong Foundation give each year?
Mya Strong Foundation gave $25K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 11 grants.
What is Mya Strong Foundation's typical grant size?
Mya Strong Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,793, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mya Strong Foundation give grants?
Mya Strong Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Mya Strong Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Mya Strong Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Oncology patient donation." (3 grants).
Who are Mya Strong Foundation's largest grantees?
Mya Strong Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Cancer Connection ($12,000), University of Iowa Dance Marathon ($5,100) and Rachel Eglseder ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($3,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mya Strong Foundation?
Mya Strong Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $27K.
What does Mya Strong Foundation fund?
The website does not state a formal foundation mission. Its reported giving includes donations to oncology patients, scholarships, and support for programs serving pediatric cancer patients and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mya Strong Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mya Strong Foundation's EIN?
Mya Strong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3242290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Mya 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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