Strong Refuge Charitable Trust
To provide funding to charities in fulfillment of the exempt purposes of national christian charitable foundation, inc. ("nccf") with emphasis on youth, children, and leadership training.
Strong Refuge Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Strong Refuge Charitable Trust gave $776K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $155K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $775,975
- -32.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $155,195
- +237.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,167,610
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Strong Refuge Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc ($640K). Together the top 5 received $776K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 61 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Strong Refuge Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $776K (2024) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $776K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA | Support | $640,000 |
| International Generosity Clearwater, FL | Support | $75,975 |
| Greater Portland FCA West Linn, OR | GROWTH | $25,000 |
| Lifestyle Christianity Watauga, TX | Evangelism | $25,000 |
| Equipnet Inc Alamo, CA | Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,167,610 | $-227,448 | $832,300 | $775,975 | 5 | $-294,254 |
| 2023 | $6,724,521 | $366,101 | $1,180,484 | $1,148,750 | 25 | $106,111 |
| 2022 | $7,162,220 | $-474,126 | $1,495,584 | $1,467,120 | 21 | $-573,699 |
| 2021 | $9,258,232 | $174,040 | $879,791 | $850,000 | 9 | $174,040 |
| 2020 | $10,070,333 | $742,287 | $1,499,220 | $1,275,000 | 1 | $628,740 |
About Strong Refuge Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Strong Refuge Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Alpharetta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $776K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Strong Refuge Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana E. Ring
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James A. Bisenius
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Vandermeulen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ben T. Herr (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Refuge Charitable Trust
How much does Strong Refuge Charitable Trust give each year?
Strong Refuge Charitable Trust gave $776K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 25 grants.
What is Strong Refuge Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Strong Refuge Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $155,195, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Strong Refuge Charitable Trust give grants?
Strong Refuge Charitable Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (10%).
Does Strong Refuge Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Strong Refuge Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
Who are Strong Refuge Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Strong Refuge Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc ($640,000), International Generosity ($75,975) and Greater Portland FCA ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Strong Refuge Charitable Trust?
Strong Refuge Charitable Trust reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Strong Refuge Charitable Trust's EIN?
Strong Refuge Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2174310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Strong Refuge Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · 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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