The Cece Strong Foundation
The Cece Strong Foundation is a private foundation, based in Elk Grove Village, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $937 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16K.
The Cece Strong Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cece Strong Foundation gave $16K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $7,750
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $937
- Primary geography
- Illinois (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Cece Strong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago ($13K). Together the top 2 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | Floor 17TH- Acute Care Unit | $13,000 |
| Melissa Kossak Cross Plains, WI | Travel Expenses Tofrom Hospital for Cancer Patient | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $937 | $36,554 | $35,617 | $15,500 | 2 | $35,617 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cece Strong Foundation is led by Dustin Kauth, CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dustin Kauth
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
John Barry
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lisa Kauth
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Pauline Barry
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 The Cece Strong Foundation
How much does The Cece Strong Foundation give each year?
The Cece Strong Foundation gave $16K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Cece Strong Foundation?
The Cece Strong Foundation reported $937 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $37K.
Where does The Cece Strong Foundation operate?
The Cece Strong Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Wisconsin.
What is The Cece Strong Foundation's EIN?
The Cece Strong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-3526638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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