The Carson Strong Foundation
The carsonstrong foundation is committed to improving the lives of children and families impacted by cancer and other significant life challenges.
The Carson Strong Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carson Strong Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- -64.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $747,987
- +79.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Carson Strong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Victory Gallop ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Carson Strong Foundation gives
- Giving fell 82% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $113K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Gallop Akron, OH | Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $747,987 | $637,507 | $305,879 | $20,000 | 1 | $5,464 |
| 2023 | $416,264 | $300,961 | $208,117 | $57,000 | 3 | $4,894 |
| 2022 | $323,697 | $259,447 | $123,682 | $61,405 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $187,932 | $162,930 | $161,269 | $112,500 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $186,271 | $67,284 | $49,447 | — | — | — |
About The Carson Strong Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Carson Strong Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Stow, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $748K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carson Strong Foundation is led by Debbie Higgins, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbie Higgins
CEO
Trustee → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Higgins
Secretary & President
Secretary → Secretary & Program Director, 2023
Secretary & Program Director → Secretary & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $36K (2024)
John Higgins Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendon Higgins
Trustee
Co-Vice President → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Higgins
Trustee
Co-Vice President → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Phillips
Trustee
Chief Web De → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Capel
Trustee
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Reville
Trustee & Res
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee & Res, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Ribovich
Trustee
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Figler
Trustee
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Medrick
Trustee
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Carlin
Trustee
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Higgins
Treasurer
Co-Vice President → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: John Skory (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tommy Bruno (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jacob Weibrauch (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Diana Fusco (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jeannine Marks (2020) — Trustee
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $36K, to Rachel Higgins (Secretary/PR).
Frequently asked questions about The Carson Strong Foundation
How much does The Carson Strong Foundation give each year?
The Carson Strong Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $57K across 3 grants.
How large is The Carson Strong Foundation?
The Carson Strong Foundation reported $748K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $638K.
What is The Carson Strong Foundation?
The Carson Strong Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Stow, OH. It holds $748K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Carson Strong Foundation operate?
The Carson Strong Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio, Tennessee.
What is The Carson Strong Foundation's EIN?
The Carson Strong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5084118. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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