The Strong-Treister Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 55-0755503 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$186K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
5% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wv Symphony | Charleston, WV | String music program | $35,000 |
| YMCA | Charleston, WV | Support local communities | $35,000 |
| Marshall Health Network Foundation | Huntington, WV | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Wvu Health Systems Foundation | South Charleston, WV | Medical resources/support | $25,000 |
| Mountain Stage | Charleston, WV | Promote music discovery through public radio | $10,000 |
| West Virginia State University Foundation | Institute, WV | Music/Athletics | $10,000 |
| Buckskin Council-Boy Scouts of America | Charleston, WV | Instill ethical standards | $6,500 |
| Capitol Market | Charleston, WV | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Christ Church United Methodist | Charleston, WV | Religious | $5,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Charleston, WV | Cultural events | $5,000 |
| Wilkesville Civic Association | Wilkesville, OH | Community support | $5,000 |
| Wing 2 Wing Foundation | Huntington, WV | Supporting education, entrepreneurship, and the environment in wv | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Charleston Wv | Charleston, WV | Support local communities | $5,000 |
| Kanawha Charleston Humane Association | Charleston, WV | Animal shelter | $3,000 |
| West Virginia Manufacturer's Assoc Education Fd | Fairmont, WV | Educational | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam | Charleston, WV | Support local communities | $1,000 |
| Kids of Kanawha | Charleston, WV | Provide local youth necessary resources and tools to succeed | $1,000 |
| United Way | Charleston, WV | Support local communities | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $169,650 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533099349102028
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0755503
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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