Stronghold Inc

Private foundation Dickerson, MD EIN: 52-0560230

Stronghold Inc is a private foundation, based in Dickerson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33.2M in total assets. In 2024, it made $558K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $582K.

Stronghold Inc at a glance

Total assets
$33,218,918
+12.2% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$1,435,834
+2.2% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$558,329
-4.2% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$902,884
-7.1% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$33,218,918$1,435,834$902,884$558,329$581,819$1,485,070
2023$29,603,431$1,404,641$971,618$582,535$515,858—
2022$26,320,554$1,684,297$969,005$512,490$727,497—
2021$25,960,076$1,499,668$853,053$505,058$460,195$1,115,515
2020$21,354,710$1,314,497$741,088—$307,692—

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stronghold Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Stronghold Inc is led by John Webster, President on every filing since 2022; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • John Webster

    President

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $76K (2022) → $82K (2024)

  • David Sherrwood Webster

    Executive Secretary & Director

    Executive Secretary → Executive Secretary & Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $135K (2020) → $157K (2024)

  • Blaire Miller

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Fred BurK

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Joan Rice

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Maria Dorio

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Marion Webster

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Tom MacIntosh

    Vice President

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

David Webster — Executive Sec.: $157KDavid WebsterExecutive Sec.$157KJohn Webster — President: $82KJohn WebsterPresident$82K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $157K, to David Webster (Executive Sec.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Stronghold Inc

How large is Stronghold Inc?

Stronghold Inc reported $33.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $558K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (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 is Stronghold Inc's EIN?

Stronghold Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0560230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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