The Strong-Lachemann Foundation
The Strong-Lachemann Foundation is a private foundation based in Sacramento, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including sports, education, health, human services, veterans’ services, and environmental protection.
The Strong-Lachemann Foundation at a glance
In short: The Strong-Lachemann Foundation gave $67K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,700
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,668
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $791,050
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (79% 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 Strong-Lachemann Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3711 17Th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
Phone: (916) 708-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Strong-Lachemann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stanford Water Polo Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 172 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California organizations received 79% of grant dollars. Florida and North Carolina each received 7%; Alaska received 2%, and Tennessee received 1%. Listed recipients also included organizations in other states, such as Wreaths Across America in Maine and the American Cancer Society in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Strong-Lachemann Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 40 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $821; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $27K (2020) to $100K (2021). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Water Polo Foundation Stanford, CA | to be used to continue the fine water polo tradition at Stanford University. | $10,000 |
| Society for the Blind Sacramento, CA | To be used to in any manner that the organization deems proper. | $5,000 |
| USA Baseball Durham, NC | To be used to in any manner that the organization deems proper. | $5,000 |
| Friends of Cal Golf Berkeley, CA | To be used to in any manner that the organization deems proper. | $5,000 |
| Riverside Baseball Association Riverside, CA | To be used to in any manner that the organization deems proper. | $4,500 |
| Howard Weitzmman Scholarship Los Angeles, CA | To be used to in any manner that the organization deems proper. | $4,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | To be used to in any manner that the organization deems proper. | $3,000 |
| Camp Kesem Covina, CA | To be used to in any manner that the organization deems proper. | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Sacramento, CA | To be used to in any manner that the organization deems proper. | $2,500 |
| Veterans Golf Program Fair Oaks, CA | To be used to in any manner that the organization deems proper. | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $791,050 | $82,925 | $81,025 | $66,700 | 40 | $71,375 | $73,619 | $45,149 |
| 2023 | $789,150 | $33,615 | $89,413 | $72,350 | 39 | $80,500 | $24,780 | $42,716 |
| 2022 | $844,947 | $15,327 | $75,839 | $61,810 | 39 | $65,635 | $5,611 | $45,724 |
| 2021 | $904,896 | $124,531 | $110,911 | $99,750 | 39 | $99,825 | $113,574 | $51,873 |
| 2020 | $891,276 | $684 | $40,097 | $26,750 | 15 | — | $12,092 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Strong-Lachemann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Society for the Blind says its mission is to help people who are blind or have low vision live productively and independently; Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as improving the well-being of veterans, service members, and their families; and the League to Save Lake Tahoe says it protects and restores the environmental health and scenic beauty of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Other 2024 recipients included sports organizations such as Stanford Water Polo Foundation, USA Baseball, and Friends of Cal Golf; Restore the Roar, which says it supports McClatchy High School athletics and student athletes; and 17 Strong, which says it provides financial assistance, victory trips, and scholarships to young adults with life-threatening illnesses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $66,700. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grant was $10,000 to Stanford Water Polo Foundation to continue the water polo tradition at Stanford University.
Other notable grants included $5,000 each to the Society for the Blind, USA Baseball, and Friends of Cal Golf; $4,500 to Riverside Baseball Association; $4,000 to Howard Weitzmman Scholarship; and $3,000 each to Wounded Warrior Project and Camp Kesem.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephanie Miyamoto as President, Sara Culleton as Secretary, Brad Lachemann as CFO, and Brett Lachemann as Vice President.
The Strong-Lachemann Foundation is led by Stephanie Miyamoto, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Miyamoto
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Lachemann
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brett Lachemann
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sara Culleton
Secretary
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 Strong-Lachemann Foundation
How much does The Strong-Lachemann Foundation give each year?
The Strong-Lachemann Foundation gave $67K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 39 grants.
What is The Strong-Lachemann Foundation's typical grant size?
The Strong-Lachemann Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,668, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Strong-Lachemann Foundation that year got $821 on average.
Where does The Strong-Lachemann Foundation give grants?
The Strong-Lachemann Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (7%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (15 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Berkeley, CA (2 grants) and Fair Oaks, CA (2 grants).
Does The Strong-Lachemann Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on The Strong-Lachemann Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Strong-Lachemann Foundation's largest grantees?
The Strong-Lachemann Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stanford Water Polo Foundation ($10,000), Society for the Blind ($5,000) and USA Baseball ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Strong-Lachemann Foundation?
The Strong-Lachemann Foundation reported $791K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Strong-Lachemann Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Strong-Lachemann Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Strong-Lachemann Foundation's EIN?
The Strong-Lachemann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3386424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Strong-Lachemann Foundation 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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