Hattie M Strong Foundation
Invitation OnlySpringfield, Virginia · EIN 53-0237223 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded102
Typical grant$2,900
Total assets$43.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $530 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
76% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | Washington, DC | Resiliency fund | $50,000 |
| Longwood University | Farmville, VA | Eight (8) $5000 scholarships | $40,000 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | Eight (8) $5000 scholarships | $40,000 |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | Seven (7) $5000 scholarships | $35,000 |
| Radford University | Radford, VA | Seven (7) $5000 scholarships | $35,000 |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA | seven (7) $5000 SCHOLARSHIPS | $35,000 |
| Bowie State University | Bowie, MD | Seven (7) $5000 scholarships | $35,000 |
| Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD | Seven (7) $5000 scholarships | $35,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Seven (7) $5000 scholarships | $35,000 |
| Children's Chorus of Washington | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) arts enrichment | $30,000 |
| College Tracks | Silver Spring, MD | Ost (after-school, summer) college preparation and access | $30,000 |
| Collegiate Directions Inc | Bethesda, MD | Ost (after-school, summer) academic/holistic enrichment, college access | $30,000 |
| James Madison University | Harrisionsburg, VA | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| Frostburg State Univertsity | Frostburg, MD | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| Towson University | Towson, MD | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| University of North Carolina-Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | Six (6) $5000 scholarships | $30,000 |
| Aspire Afterschool Learning | Arlington, VA | Ost (after-school,summer) holistic academic enrichment | $25,000 |
| Little Lights Urban Ministries | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) holistic enrichment/mentoring | $25,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center-Dc | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) holistic enrichment/immigrants | $25,000 |
| Rise DC | Capitol Heights, MD | Ost (after-school, summer) academic tutoring | $25,000 |
| Washington Urban Debate League | Washington, DC | Ost (after school, summer) academic enrichment/debate | $25,000 |
| On-Ramps to Careers | Washington, DC | Ost (after school, summer) career and technical preparation | $25,000 |
| Best Kids | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) mentoring, academic enrichment | $25,000 |
| Horton's Kids | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) holistic academic enrichment | $25,000 |
| Jubilee Housing | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) holistic academic enrichment | $25,000 |
| Shout Mouse Press | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) writing coaching | $25,000 |
| City Blossoms | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, environmental focus | $25,000 |
| College Success Foundation | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) academic/holistic enrichment, college access | $25,000 |
| DC Students Construction Trades Foundation | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) academic/college and career support | $25,000 |
| Open Goal Project | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) tutoring, academic enrichment, sports focus | $25,000 |
| Washington Tennis & Education Foundation | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, tennis focus | $25,000 |
| The Viva School | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) arts enrichment | $25,000 |
| Soultrak Outdoors | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) mentoring, outdoors/athlectics focused | $25,000 |
| The Stand Foundation | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) mentoring, outdoors/athlectics focused | $25,000 |
| Ward 8 Woods | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, environmental focus | $25,000 |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | Five (5) $5000 scholarships | $25,000 |
| North Carolina A&t State University | Greensboro, NC | Five (5) $5000 scholarships | $25,000 |
| Salem College | Winstonsalem, NC | Five (5) $5000 scholarships | $25,000 |
| University of North Carolina-Pembroke | Pembroke, NC | Five (5) $5000 scholarships | $25,000 |
| Math Speaks | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, math | $20,000 |
| Anacostia Amp Outreach and Empowerment | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) enrichment, outdoors/athletics focused | $20,000 |
| Student-Athletes Organized to Understand Leadership (Soul) | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) academic enrichment, sports focus | $18,145 |
| Capitol Movement Inc | North Beach, MD | Ost (after-school, summer) dance enrichment | $18,000 |
| Gallaudet University | Washington, DC | Three (3) $5000 scholarships | $15,000 |
| Elon University | Elon, NC | Three (3) $5000 scholarships | $15,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | Two (2) $5000 scholarships | $10,000 |
| Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA | Two (2) $5000 scholarships | $10,000 |
| Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC | One (1) $5000 scholarship | $5,000 |
| Council on Foundations | Washington, DC | Membership | $4,000 |
| Student-Athletes Organized to Understand Leadership (Soul) | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) sports enrichment | $2,900 |
| East of the River Steelband | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) music enrichment | $2,900 |
| Critical Exposure | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) arts enrichment/advocacy | $2,900 |
| Arena Stage | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) theater program, voices of now | $2,900 |
| So What Else | Bethesda, MD | Ost (after-school, summer) holistic academic enrichment | $2,900 |
| Gala Hispanic Theatre | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) debate | $2,900 |
| Washington Urban Debate League | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) debate | $2,900 |
| Horizons Greater Washington | Washington, DC | Ost (after-school, summer) sports enrichment | $2,900 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Membership | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 102 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,366,956 | 102 |
| 2023 | $1,312,963 | 97 |
| 2022 | $1,426,865 | 106 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600549349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 53-0237223
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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