Strain Foundation
Historical FunderHuntsville, Alabama · EIN 63-1108283 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MIKE SEGARS |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 WILLIAMS AVENUE SUITE 129, HUNTSVILLE AL 35801 |
| Phone | 2565337040 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN FORM WITH PURPOSE AND COPY OF IRS 501C3 LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
12% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Autaugachi | Prattville, AL | Housing assistance | $50,000 |
| Alabama Appleseed Center for Law an | Montgomery, AL | Racial justice | $30,000 |
| Uab O'neal Cancer Center | Birmingham, AL | Cancer treatment center | $20,000 |
| Indian Springs School | Indian Springs, AL | Education | $15,000 |
| Alabama Casa Network | Birmingham, AL | Advocate for abused children | $10,000 |
| Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blin | Talladega, AL | Encourage support for aidb programs | $10,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Educational and athletic opportuniti | $10,000 |
| Bridge Ministries | Richland, MI | Ministry support | $10,000 |
| Cahaba River Coalition | Birmingham, AL | Watershed protection & conservation | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | Restore and protect chesapeake bay | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Al | Bessemer, AL | Food bank | $10,000 |
| Magic City Acceptance Center | Birmingham, AL | Social services | $10,000 |
| The Crisis Center | Birmingham, AL | Hotline support service | $10,000 |
| Your Town Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Community leader workshop | $10,000 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper Inc | Birmingham, AL | Protect and restore black warrior ri | $5,000 |
| Urban Ministry | Birmingham, AL | Community support | $5,000 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($170,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $692,000 | 32 |
| 2022 | $308,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622249349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1108283
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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