Strong Foundation of New York
Strong Foundation of New York is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations including museums, schools and universities, arts organizations, and community-service organizations; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Strong Foundation of New York at a glance
In short: Strong Foundation of New York gave $811K across 131 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $811,260
- +15.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 131
- -3.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,193
- +18.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,194,240
- -8.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (30 of 130, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (58% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Strong Foundation of New York
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Roger Strong 30 E 71 St Apt, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 819-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Strong Foundation of New York funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Brooklyn Museum ($75K). Together the top 10 received $379K.
Grant Size Distribution
729 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 720 grants of 729 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The other leading recipient states listed were Massachusetts (10%), Connecticut (8%), the District of Columbia (8%), and Maryland (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 131 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Strong Foundation of New York open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 30 of 130 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 59% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $519K (2021) to $811K (2026). In 2026 it made 131 grants totaling $811K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy Andover, MA | General Support | $55,560 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center Pleasantville, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | General Support | $48,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | General Support | $30,000 |
| Neighbors Link Mt Kisco, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Rye Country Day School New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | General Support | $25,000 |
| YDN Foundation New Haven, CT | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,194,240 | $423,118 | $912,245 | $811,260 | 131 | $819,430 | $333,543 | $862,160 |
| 2025 | $5,683,367 | $601,604 | $806,074 | $704,850 | 135 | $713,341 | $376,966 | $821,599 |
| 2024 | $5,887,837 | $602,467 | $806,584 | $718,125 | 146 | $725,579 | $524,812 | $724,283 |
| 2023 | $6,091,954 | $550,774 | $832,490 | $735,800 | 161 | $742,989 | $471,251 | $711,359 |
| 2022 | $6,372,670 | $802,167 | $731,118 | $630,580 | 156 | $642,240 | $717,851 | $753,988 |
| 2021 | $6,301,621 | $705,921 | $627,193 | $518,625 | 110 | — | $638,194 | $629,006 |
| 2020 | $6,220,723 | $964,271 | $617,746 | $531,275 | 140 | — | $899,349 | $577,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Strong Foundation of New York reported a distributable amount of $862K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations in education, arts and culture, community services, food access, and conservation. For example, the Jacob Burns Film Center says it brings audiences, students, and filmmakers together to experience and learn about film. Neighbors Link says it works to strengthen community integration for immigrants through programs including English-language learning, workforce development, legal services, and support services. Prep for Prep describes its work as expanding educational access and opportunity for promising New York City students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 131 grants totaling $811,260. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $75,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grants included $75,000 to the Brooklyn Museum, $55,560 to Trustees of Phillips Academy, $50,000 to the Jacob Burns Film Center, $48,000 to Colgate University, and $30,000 to Yale University. Each was designated for general support. Other 2026 grants included $25,000 each to Neighbors Link, Playwrights Horizons, and Rye Country Day School, and $18,000 to Prep for Prep.
Playwrights Horizons describes itself as a writer’s theater advancing contemporary playwrights through development, production, and education. Rye Country Day School describes itself as a coeducational college-preparatory school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Roger L. Strong as president, Roger Strong Jr. as vice president, Jeffrey Strong as treasurer, and Thomas Strong as an officer.
Strong Foundation of New York is led by Roger L. Strong, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Roger L. Strong
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Strong
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Strong Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Strong
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Foundation of New York
How much does Strong Foundation of New York give each year?
Strong Foundation of New York gave $811K across 131 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $705K across 135 grants.
What is Strong Foundation of New York's typical grant size?
Strong Foundation of New York's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,193, across 131 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Strong Foundation of New York that year got $2K on average.
Where does Strong Foundation of New York give grants?
Strong Foundation of New York gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (10%) and Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (49 grants), Washington, DC (11 grants), Brooklyn, NY (10 grants) and Bethesda, MD (4 grants).
Does Strong Foundation of New York give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Strong Foundation of New York's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (131 of 131) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Strong Foundation of New York's largest grantees?
Strong Foundation of New York's largest 2026 grantees include Brooklyn Museum ($75,000), Trustees of Phillips Academy ($55,560) and Jacob Burns Film Center ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Strong Foundation of New York?
Strong Foundation of New York reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $819K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $862K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Strong Foundation of New York fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations in education, arts and culture, community services, food access, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Strong Foundation of New York?
The foundation 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 Foundation of New York's EIN?
Strong Foundation of New York's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6093147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Strong Foundation of New York 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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