Grantmaking public charity · EIN 81-5044002
SebastianStrong Foundation Inc
Miami Springs, FL
SebastianStrong Foundation Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Miami Springs, FL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $453K in grants paid across 7 grants, with $843K in total assets. Its largest grants went to Albert Einstein College of Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check SebastianStrong Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
SebastianStrong requires a gift agreement signed by the Foundation and the institution or investigator to whom the grant is given which outlines the way in which the funds will be used. It also describes the payment terms and reporting requirements on the part of the investigator.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Based in Miami, Florida, SebastianStrong Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charity that honors the life of Sebastian "Sebs Ortiz (2000-2016) by increasing awareness of childhood cancer and raising money to fund research for less toxic, more targeted childhood cancer cures. This mission was born from the example of STRENGTH set forth by Sebs during his courageous 14-month battle with rhabdomyosarcoma. Since his passing, the Foundation bearing his name has bolstered the support of donors from across the country. SebastianStrong has awarded several grants to date for pediatric cancer research.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Bronx, NY | To advance the organization's charitable purpose. | $175,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Washington, DC | To advance the organization's charitable purpose. | $143,750 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To advance the organization's charitable purpose. | $122,068 |
The 3 largest of 7 grants listed on the return. 4 grants to individuals ($10K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does SebastianStrong Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check SebastianStrong Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does SebastianStrong Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $452,887 in grants paid (7 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has SebastianStrong Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Albert Einstein College of Medicine (NY), $175K, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (DC), $144K and Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania (PA), $122K.