Strengthening Future Families Inc
Our goal is children's kindergarten readiness (CKR) and future success. We seek to substantially increase these for all children and especially for those most in need. We'll achieve this by helping prepare parents for their exceedingly important role and by informing all of the importance of parenting and CKR.
Strengthening Future Families Inc at a glance
In short: Strengthening Future Families Inc gave $239K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $80K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $239,163
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $79,721
- Median grant
- $91,669
- Total assets
- $10,504
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Strengthening Future Families Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Parenteach Institute ($98K). Together the top 3 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
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
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parenteach Institute Evanston, IL | General Support | $97,500 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Gneral Support | $91,669 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | General Support | $49,994 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,504 | $394,300 | $392,325 | $239,163 | 3 |
| 2024 | $8,529 | $174,992 | $173,301 | — | — |
| 2023 | $12,138 | $75,100 | $73,333 | — | — |
| 2022 | $10,390 | $58,700 | $64,028 | — | — |
About Strengthening Future Families Inc
Based on IRS filings
Strengthening Future Families Inc is a public charity, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $239K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Strengthening Future Families Inc is led by Bruce Meyer, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Meyer
President, Secretary & Treasurer
Director → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Kwasnik
Director
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nell O'Donnell Weber
Director
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Strengthening Future Families Inc
How much does Strengthening Future Families Inc give each year?
Strengthening Future Families Inc gave $239K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Strengthening Future Families Inc's typical grant size?
Strengthening Future Families Inc's median grant in 2025 was $91,669, and its average grant was $79,721, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Strengthening Future Families Inc give grants?
Strengthening Future Families Inc's top state is Illinois, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (38%) and Florida (21%).
Does Strengthening Future Families Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Strengthening Future Families Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Strengthening Future Families Inc?
Strengthening Future Families Inc reported $11K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $394K.
What is Strengthening Future Families Inc's EIN?
Strengthening Future Families Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2985650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
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