Strong Family Foundation dated December
Strong Family Foundation dated December is a private foundation based in Madison, Alabama. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $16,000 through 10 grants to organizations in Alabama, including charities addressing homelessness and hunger, churches, arts organizations, housing, health and wellness, and fire prevention.
Strong Family Foundation dated December at a glance
In short: Strong Family Foundation dated December gave $16K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Alabama. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,000
- -28.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,600
- -28.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $265,446
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Strong Family Foundation dated December
- 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: 109 Hillsgate Drive, Madison, AL 35757
Phone: (256) 895-9172
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Strong Family Foundation dated December funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sarah Gayle Gibbs Memorial Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Alabama. Listed recipients were in Huntsville, Decatur, and Monrovia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Strong Family Foundation dated December open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $23K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Gayle Gibbs Memorial Foundation Huntsville, AL | General fund | $5,300 |
| Mt Zion Baptist Church Huntsville, AL | Aid in church services and operations, building fund | $3,600 |
| Downtown Rescue Mission Huntsville, AL | Aid to the needy | $1,500 |
| Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen & Thrift Store Huntsville, AL | Aid to the hungry | $1,500 |
| Parkinson's Dynamics Huntsville, AL | Exercise education, wellness and support services for individuals with Parkinson's disease | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Madison County Huntsvill, AL | Housing for the needy | $1,000 |
| Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts Decatur, AL | Support theater productions | $1,000 |
| Broadway Theater League of Huntsville Huntsville, AL | Support theater programs and operations | $500 |
| Monrovia Volunteer Fire Rescue Monrovia, AL | Community fire prevention | $500 |
| Providence Baptist Church Huntsville, AL | Aid in church services and operations | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265,446 | $15,588 | $18,669 | $16,000 | 10 | $18,000 | $15,588 | $17,280 |
| 2024 | $268,527 | $32,413 | $24,616 | $22,500 | 10 | $24,572 | $32,413 | $16,082 |
| 2023 | $260,731 | $3,188 | $13,625 | $11,600 | 12 | $13,600 | $3,188 | $13,230 |
| 2022 | $271,168 | $-3,858 | $21,200 | $18,400 | 12 | $20,400 | $885 | $12,902 |
| 2021 | $296,226 | $177,290 | $25,117 | $22,900 | 11 | $24,935 | $57,290 | $9,215 |
| 2020 | $144,053 | $13,127 | $11,720 | $9,650 | 12 | — | $13,127 | $7,732 |
| 2019 | $142,646 | $10,436 | $12,816 | $12,800 | 12 | — | $6,986 | $6,999 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Strong Family Foundation dated December reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Downtown Rescue Mission describes its mission as meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of homeless men, women, and children. Parkinsons Dynamics describes its mission as providing exercise, education, wellness, and support for Parkinson’s clients and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $16,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,300, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $5,300 to Sarah Gayle Gibbs Memorial Foundation for its general fund; $3,600 to Mt Zion Baptist Church for church services and operations and its building fund; $1,500 each to Downtown Rescue Mission for aid to the needy and Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen & Thrift Store for aid to the hungry; and $1,000 each to Parkinsons Dynamics, Habitat for Humanity of Madison County, and Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelly Brewer, Horace N Strong IV, and Dale Strong as trustees.
Strong Family Foundation dated December's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dale Strong
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Horace N Strong IV
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Brewer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Strong Family Foundation dated December
How much does Strong Family Foundation dated December give each year?
Strong Family Foundation dated December gave $16K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 10 grants.
What is Strong Family Foundation dated December's typical grant size?
Strong Family Foundation dated December's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,600, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Strong Family Foundation dated December that year got $1K on average.
Where does Strong Family Foundation dated December give grants?
Strong Family Foundation dated December gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Huntsville, AL (7 grants).
Does Strong Family Foundation dated December give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Strong Family Foundation dated December's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Strong Family Foundation dated December's largest grantees?
Strong Family Foundation dated December's largest 2025 grantees include Sarah Gayle Gibbs Memorial Foundation ($5,300), Mt Zion Baptist Church ($3,600) and Downtown Rescue Mission ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Strong Family Foundation dated December?
Strong Family Foundation dated December reported $265K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Strong Family Foundation dated December fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Downtown Rescue Mission describes its mission as meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of homeless men, women, and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Strong Family Foundation dated December?
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 Strong Family Foundation dated December's EIN?
Strong Family Foundation dated December's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6401140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Strong Family Foundation dated December 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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