The Frank Strick Foundation Inc
The Frank Strick Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations including medical and research institutions, schools, and arts and cultural organizations.
The Frank Strick Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Frank Strick Foundation Inc gave $135K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Massachusetts. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,000
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,870
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $791,597
- -18.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Frank Strick Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists C Bradford Sheppard Jr as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: C Bradford Sheppard Jr
Mailing address: 261 Old York Road, Suite 623, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 885-1893
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frank Strick Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard School of Public Health ($30K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Massachusetts received 26%, Florida 17%, California 13%, New York 10%, and Maryland 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Frank Strick Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $145K (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard School of Public Health Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundati Miami Beach, FL | Neuroscience Department | $10,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ucsc Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Hollywood, FL | DRI Biohub Project | $7,500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Healthwell Foundation Germantown, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NAMI Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $791,597 | $15,368 | $190,195 | $135,000 | 23 | $135,000 | $53,159 | $140,061 |
| 2023 | $967,432 | $99,337 | $179,625 | $132,000 | 24 | $132,000 | $52,441 | $123,763 |
| 2022 | $1,046,991 | $113,955 | $186,380 | $145,000 | 24 | $145,000 | $73,258 | $129,640 |
| 2021 | $1,118,996 | $91,268 | $169,888 | $110,000 | 24 | $110,000 | $43,046 | $134,134 |
| 2020 | $1,199,320 | $91,943 | $156,803 | $126,000 | 22 | — | $61,140 | $111,793 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank Strick Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $140K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical and research organizations, educational institutions, and arts organizations. For example, the Glaucoma Research Foundation describes its mission as curing glaucoma and restoring vision through innovative research; Yellow Barn Inc. says it promotes education for young musicians and audiences; and the Nasher Sculpture Center received an unrestricted grant.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $135,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $30,000 to Harvard School of Public Health for unrestricted support. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for unrestricted support, Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation for its neuroscience department, and Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation for unrestricted support. UCSC Foundation received $9,000 for unrestricted support, and Diabetes Research Institute received $7,500 for its DRI BioHub Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maida Gordon as chairman, C Bradford Sheppard Jr as secretary/treasurer, and Joseph Strick and Jacob Strick as trustees.
The Frank Strick Foundation Inc is led by Maida Gordon, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maida Gordon
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacob Strick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Strick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
C. Bradford Sheppard Jr.
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Frank Strick Foundation Inc
How much does The Frank Strick Foundation Inc give each year?
The Frank Strick Foundation Inc gave $135K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $132K across 24 grants.
What is The Frank Strick Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Frank Strick Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,870, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frank Strick Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Frank Strick Foundation Inc give grants?
The Frank Strick Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Frank Strick Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of The Frank Strick Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Frank Strick Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Frank Strick Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard School of Public Health ($30,000), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr ($10,000) and Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundati ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Frank Strick Foundation Inc?
The Frank Strick Foundation Inc reported $792K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (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 The Frank Strick Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical and research organizations, educational institutions, and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frank Strick Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Frank Strick Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Frank Strick Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2484958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Frank Strick Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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