The Strong Foundation
The Strong Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii (EIN: 99-0090807). The foundation is administered through Bank of Hawaii and maintains assets of $24,110,409. Its grantmaking focuses primarily on youth-oriented programs and major capital projects, with a geographic emphasis on Hawaii and Colorado.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.1M
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-6.0% YoY
Grant Count
16
-30.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$94K
+35.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Youth Education and Programs – The foundation prioritizes grants for youth-oriented initiatives
- Arts & Culture – Including historic preservation projects
- Community Support and Disaster Relief – Including emergency response efforts
- Poverty Relief and Community Outreach
- Human Services
Grantmaking
1. **Maui Disaster Relief** – $50,000 average; 2 recipients; last awarded in 2023
Grant Range
$25,000 – $100,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program
Review Cycle
** March 1st annually
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Hawaii statewide, with additional grantmaking activity in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,110,409 |
| Total Giving | $1,517,643 |
| Total Revenue | $2,521,986 |
| Total Expenses | $1,739,955 |
| Giving Rate | 6.4% |
Most Recent Filing: 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,110,409 | $23,328,378 | $24,032,830 |
| Revenue | $2,521,986 | $1,088,982 | $1,409,963 |
| Expenses | $1,739,955 | $1,793,434 | $1,760,593 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,517,643 | $1,603,620 | $1,506,030 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,254,034 | $896,038 | $1,195,400 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,608,393 | $1,496,767 | $1,668,697 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Strong Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by eight trustees, each serving approximately 1 hour per week:
- Anne Strong Carter – President, Trustee
- Charles M Holland Jr – Vice President, Trustee
- Edward C Baldwin – Treasurer, Trustee
- Kristina Lyons-Lambert – Secretary, Trustee
- Henry F Rice – Trustee
- Paul L Wysard – Trustee
- Peter S Ho – Trustee
- William G Philpotts – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE STRONG CARTER | PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHARLES M HOLLAND JR | VICE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDWARD C BALDWIN | TREASURER, TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KRISTINA LYONS-LAMBERT | SECRETARY, TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HENRY F RICE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL L WYSARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PETER S HO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM G PHILPOTTS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: c/o Bank of Hawaii P.O. Box 3170 Honolulu, HI 96802
Phone: (808) 538-4444
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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