Strike 3 Foundation
The Strike 3 Foundation is a charitable agency that heightens awareness, mobilizes support, and raises funding for childhood cancer research. Strike 3 Foundation Founded in 2008 by MLB pitcher Craig Breslow, the tenets of the Strike 3 Foundation had been in place for some time. At age 14, Craig's sister was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. More than fifteen years later, she lives an unrestricted life as a cancer survivor. Unequivocally, this success story is attributed to advancements in pediatric oncology treatment and research funded largely through generous donations and charitable efforts.
Strike 3 Foundation at a glance
In short: Strike 3 Foundation reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $5,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -92.6% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $905,491
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $44,031
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $8
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $10,476
- -85.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Strike 3 Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Strike 3 Foundation
Who Strike 3 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Strike 3 Foundation gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $106K (2022). In 2025 it reported $5K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conquer Cancer Foundation Alexandria, VA | Amount designated to approved research grant performed by Conquer Cancer Foundation committee on behalf of Strike 3 Foundation. | $57,500 |
| GoFundMe West Hollywood, CA | Strike 3 has committed to invest in local cancer research, awareness, and support activities in its state of incorporation as well as at the national level. | $10,000 |
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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 | $905,491 | $44,031 | $10,476 | $5,000 | Total only | $8 |
| 2024 | $871,936 | $50,336 | $72,291 | $67,500 | 2 | $11 |
| 2023 | $893,892 | $52,929 | $87,588 | $78,463 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $928,552 | $82,248 | $109,820 | $106,000 | 1 | $17 |
| 2021 | $956,124 | $54,172 | $111,067 | $106,000 | 1 | $8,670 |
| 2020 | $1,000,704 | $20,065 | $56,827 | $53,000 | 1 | $963 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Strike 3 Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Strike 3 Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Monroe, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $905K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $8.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Strike 3 Foundation is led by Craig Breslow, CEO & Chairman of the Board since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig Breslow
CEO & Chairman of the Board
President → CEO & Chairman of the Board, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abe Breslow
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Bailey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Breslow
COO
C.o.o. → COO, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Baratta
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Pomponio
CFO
C.f.o. → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Chin
Operations
Staff → Operations, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Tyson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ann Breslow (2020–2021) — Finance Staff
- Former: Joe Lizza (2020–2021) — Operations Staff
- Former: Nicholas Barnhorst (2020–2021) — General Counsel
- Former: Timothy Tyson (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Strike 3 Foundation
How much does Strike 3 Foundation give each year?
Strike 3 Foundation reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $68K across 2 grants.
How large is Strike 3 Foundation?
Strike 3 Foundation reported $905K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $44K.
What is Strike 3 Foundation?
Strike 3 Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Monroe, CT. It holds $905K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Strike 3 Foundation operate?
Strike 3 Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Virginia.
What is Strike 3 Foundation's EIN?
Strike 3 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1958630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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