William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust
William A and Genevieve H Strong is a public charity based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, formed in 2004. It manages donor-contributed funds and makes grants to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations, including conservative charitable organizations, educational organizations, churches and religious entities, and community charities serving the Pine Bluff area.
William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust gave $239K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state Virginia. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $239,347
- +29.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,935
- +16.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,750
- Total assets
- $2,809,722
- +59.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5699, Pine Bluff, AR 71611
Phone: (870) 535-7617
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Opportunity Arkansas ($59K). Together the top 10 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing describes a portion of its grantmaking as supporting community charitable organizations for the benefit of the Pine Bluff, Arkansas area. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (36%), Arkansas (29%), Washington, DC (27%), and Ohio (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $27K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2020) to $239K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Arkansas Little Rock, AR | — | $58,500 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $44,939 |
| The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | General Support | $33,704 |
| Young Americans Foundation Herndon, VA | General Support | $33,704 |
| Forge Leadership Network Dayton, OH | General Support | $20,000 |
| Concerned Women for America Washington, DC | General Support | $13,500 |
| Student Free Press Associatio Woodbridge, VA | — | $11,500 |
| First Methodist Church - PB Pine Bluff, AR | General Support | $10,000 |
| Network for Enlightened Women Washington, DC | General Support | $7,000 |
| Clare Booth Luce Herndon, VA | General Support | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,809,722 | $1,295,949 | $385,288 | $239,347 | 10 | $116,478 |
| 2024 | $1,757,589 | $141,968 | $312,284 | $185,164 | 9 | $141,968 |
| 2023 | $1,942,869 | $55,994 | $232,845 | $166,300 | 9 | $55,994 |
| 2022 | $1,947,267 | $339,156 | $164,221 | $98,220 | 8 | $339,156 |
| 2021 | $2,258,187 | $113,727 | $146,114 | $76,920 | 7 | $113,727 |
| 2020 | $2,120,251 | $43,769 | $145,567 | $73,380 | 5 | $43,769 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to manage funds contributed by donors and make direct grants to qualifying organizations exempt under 26 USC 501(c)(3), as described in its trust agreement and determined appropriate by its Trust Committee.
Its 2025 filing says the trustee distributes 60% of grants and allocations to conservative charitable organizations, 10% to 20% to educational organizations, 10% to 15% to churches, religious entities, and organizations, and 5% to 10% to community charitable organizations for the benefit of the Pine Bluff area.
Among its 2025 grantees, The Heritage Foundation describes its mission as promoting conservative public policies based on free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. Forge Leadership Network says it mentors, trains, and connects young conservatives ages 18–25 to prepare them to lead in politics, business, and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $239,347. Grants ranged from $6,500 to $58,500, with a median grant of $16,750.
The largest awards included $58,500 to Opportunity Arkansas; $44,939 to The Heritage Foundation; $33,704 each to The Leadership Institute and Young Americans Foundation; and $20,000 to Forge Leadership Network. Other listed grants were $13,500 to Concerned Women for America, $11,500 to Student Free Press Associatio, $10,000 to First Methodist Church - PB, $7,000 to Network for Enlightened Women, and $6,500 to Clare Booth Luce. Several grants were identified as general support in the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Annette S Kline and Betty Jane Strong as trustees, and Bridgett Wagner, Morton C Blackwell, and Scott Walker as directors.
William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Annette S Kline
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Betty Jane Strong
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridgett Wagner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morton C Blackwell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Walker
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Genevieve H Strong (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ron Robinson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust
How much does William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust give each year?
William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust gave $239K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $185K across 9 grants.
What is William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $16,750, and its average grant was $23,935, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust that year got $11K on average.
Where does William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust give grants?
William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust's top state is Virginia, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arkansas (29%) and District of Columbia (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Herndon, VA (2 grants).
Does William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Opportunity Arkansas ($58,500), The Heritage Foundation ($44,939) and The Leadership Institute ($33,704), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust?
William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to manage funds contributed by donors and make direct grants to qualifying organizations exempt under 26 USC 501(c)(3), as described in its trust agreement and determined appropriate by its Trust Committee. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust?
William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust's EIN?
William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6045536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-a-and-genevieve-h-strong-foundation-trust-morg_fef076be6ea348c9a04b39c677408d42
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