Soldier Strong Inc
To provide support and opportunities to returning soldiers and military personnel to assist them in returning to civilian life and workforce. To provide basic essentials to the men and women of U.S. armed forces serving on the battlefields for the united states of America. To provide funding and support for exo-skeletal suit purchase and research. To provide funding and support for veterans and servicemembers suffering from ptsd.
Soldier Strong Inc at a glance
In short: Soldier Strong Inc reported $1.0M in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $1,002,456 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +421.6% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $160,350
- -41.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,302,839
- +119.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $15,505
- +1270.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,478,463
- +109.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Soldier Strong Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Soldier Strong Inc
Who Soldier Strong Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Soldier Strong Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−15%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it reported $1.0M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USC Institute for Creative Technology Los Angeles, CA | Virtual reality human wellness for veterans and servicemembers with ptsd | $118,600 |
| Oscar Mike Foundation Poplar Grove, IL | Doonations to Other Charities in Support of Veterans | $73,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,350 | $1,302,839 | $1,478,463 | $1,002,456 | Total only | $15,505 |
| 2023 | $272,944 | $593,147 | $707,134 | $192,200 | 2 | $1,131 |
| 2022 | $1,226,205 | $1,984,645 | $2,145,431 | $962,400 | 1 | $1,007 |
| 2021 | $448,658 | $1,176,295 | $993,618 | $35,000 | 2 | $9,475 |
| 2020 | $238,279 | $697,324 | $731,955 | $225,648 | 4 | $522 |
| 2019 | $282,222 | $1,667,039 | $1,762,732 | $646,890 | 6 | $2,822 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Soldier Strong Inc
Based on IRS filings
Soldier Strong Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $160K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $1.0M in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Soldier Strong Inc is led by Christina Stroback, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina Stroback
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Meek
Chairman
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Darlene Rosenkoetter
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leora Levy
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler McAllister
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Colfer III
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Lovello
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Wien
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karla Carpenter
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Moros
Vice Chairwoman
Vice Chairman → Vice Chairwoman, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $105K, to Christopher Meek (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Soldier Strong Inc
How much does Soldier Strong Inc give each year?
Soldier Strong Inc reported $1.0M in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $192K across 2 grants.
How large is Soldier Strong Inc?
Soldier Strong Inc reported $160K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Soldier Strong Inc?
Soldier Strong Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Stamford, CT. It holds $160K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Soldier Strong Inc operate?
Soldier Strong Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia.
What is Soldier Strong Inc's EIN?
Soldier Strong Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2142225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Soldier Strong Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · 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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