Ada M and Gertrude Goble Pearl Strickland Foundation
Historical FunderSolomons, Maryland · EIN 23-7057130 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DORIS BUCY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1440, SOLOMONS MD 20688 |
| Phone | 4103261511 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE IN WRITING. BROCHURES,NEWSLETTERS AND RESUMES DESCRIBING CURRENT ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE INCLUDED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE OR ENCOURAGE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS OF ALL KINDS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Humane Society of Calvert Count | Prince Frederick, MD | For the benefit and welfare of animals | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Anne Arundel County Inc | Annapolis, MD | For the benefit and welfare of animals | $5,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | Mt Airy, MD | For the benefit and welfare of animals | $5,000 |
| Freedom Hill Horse Rescue | Dunkirk, MD | For the benefit and welfare of animals | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Linda Kelley Animal | Prince Frederick, MD | For the benefit and welfare of animals | $5,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($25,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $60,500 | 11 |
| 2022 | $75,900 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349102975
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7057130
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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