Nick Strong Foundation Inc
To fund various initiatives,including research for pediatric germ cell tumors, assistance for families going through cancer treatment, and providing holiday gifts for pediatric cancer patients at boston children's hospital and jimmy fund.
Nick Strong Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Nick Strong Foundation Inc gave $116K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,331
- -31.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,777
- -54.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,331
- Total assets
- $132,229
- +97.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Nick Strong Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Jackson Laboratory ($72K). Together the top 3 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2025) to $170K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jackson Laboratory Bar Harbor, ME | Cancer Research | $72,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Cancer Research | $35,331 |
| The Boston Children Hospital Boston, MA | Cancer Research | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,229 | $245,253 | $180,121 | $116,331 | 3 | $115 |
| 2024 | $67,097 | $311,765 | $246,498 | $169,587 | 2 | $90 |
| 2023 | $1,830 | $9,265 | $7,435 | — | — | — |
About Nick Strong Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Nick Strong Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Franklin, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $132K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $115.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nick Strong Foundation Inc is led by Timothy Gaspar, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy Gaspar
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Johnson
Director Advisory Consult
Director → Director Advisory Consult, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Medeiros
Director Chief Technical
Director → Director Chief Technical, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Carroll
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gaspar
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Gaspar
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Miklosko
Clerk
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Gaspar
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Nick Strong Foundation Inc
How much does Nick Strong Foundation Inc give each year?
Nick Strong Foundation Inc gave $116K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $170K across 2 grants.
What is Nick Strong Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Nick Strong Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $35,331, and its average grant was $38,777, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nick Strong Foundation Inc give grants?
Nick Strong Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maine: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Nick Strong Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Nick Strong Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Research" (3 grants).
How large is Nick Strong Foundation Inc?
Nick Strong Foundation Inc reported $132K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $245K.
What is Nick Strong Foundation Inc?
Nick Strong Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Franklin, MA. It holds $132K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Nick Strong Foundation Inc's EIN?
Nick Strong Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3938649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
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