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John And Bonnie Strauss Foundation is a private corporation based in PLANO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Mr C Strauss. It holds total assets of $12.9M. Annual income is reported at $9.3M. Total assets have grown from $922K in 2011 to $13M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, John And Bonnie Strauss Foundation has made 254 grants totaling $4.2M, with a median grant of $12K. The foundation has distributed between $766K and $1.6M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.6M distributed across 104 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $75K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 99 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 62 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John And Bonnie Strauss Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 254 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, DC.
John And Bonnie Strauss Foundation has distributed a total of $4.2M across 254 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $75K.
John And Bonnie Strauss Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John And Bonnie Strauss Foundation is headquartered in PLANO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris P Stanton | Treas/Exec Dir | $160K | $49K | $209K |
| Bonnie P Strauss | V.P./Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John L Strauss | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.5M
Total Assets
$13M
Fair Market Value
$15.3M
Net Worth
$13M
Grants Paid
$881K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$54K
Distribution Amount
$719K
Total: $7.8M
Total Grants
254
Total Giving
$4.2M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
99
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society Of St Vincent De PaulTowards the Charitable Pharmacy Program | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmySupport for Maui Residents | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Birth ChoiceGeneral operating support | Dallas, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| St John The Evangelist Catholic ChuTowards new Sanctuary constuction | Emory, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Prince Of Peace Catholic ChurchTowards the Capital Campaign for a new organ | Plano, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The Catholic FoundationProject for the Institute of Homiletics Preaching for Encounter | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Psc PatriotsTowards the Lake Fork Challenge | Yantis, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Unt FoundationTowards The Strauss Foundation Jazz Make a Difference Endowment Scholarship | Denton, TX | $45K | 2023 |
| Center For Urban Renewal And EducatTowards clergy education | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| Greater Dallas Youth OrchestraJazz Scholarships & Jass Community Engagement ($25,000) and general support ($7,000) | Dallas, TX | $32K | 2023 |
| Canisius CollegeTowards the Luke J '30 and John L Strauss '61 Scholarship Fund | Buffalo, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Texas Public Policy FoundationTowards People First Effectively Responding to the Homeless Crisis ($25,000) and general operations ($2,500) | Austin, TX | $28K | 2023 |
| Dallas Leadership FoundationTowards the Workforce Development Program | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Act For American Education IncTowards ACT in Faith | Virginia Beach, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Biblica IncTowards Mexico Immigrant Scripture support | Colorado Springs, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Canisius High SchoolTowards the Artist in Residence Program | Buffalo, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| The Heritage FoundationTowards School Choice, CRT & Border Security | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Retina Foundation Of The SouthwestTowards the Age-related Macular Degeneration Program | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Prager University FoundationTowards Prager U Kids | Sherman Oaks, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Vitae FoundationTowards a Digital Marketing Strategy | Jefferson City, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| Notre Dame School Of DallasTuition assistance | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| The Storehouse Of Collin CountyFunding for the Food Pantry | Plano, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Help CatholicTuition assistance | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Heroic MediaTowards exapansion and growth of Maximum OAASYS Reach | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| American Wheelchair FoundationTowards Wheelchairs for Teleton Children's Center in Mexico | Henderson, NV | $16K | 2023 |
| Goodman Institute For Public PolicyTowards the Health & Retirement Policy Initiative | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Safe Haven Animal Rescue Of East TeTowards Wood County Animal Rescue support | Yantis, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Fr Cedric MinistriesTowards Production of Programs | Bainbridge Island, WA | $12K | 2023 |
| Mount St Michael Catholic SchoolTuition assistance | Dallas, TX | $12K | 2023 |
| West Dallas Community SchoolTowards student scholarships | Dallas, TX | $12K | 2023 |
| Order Of Malta Worldwide ReliefTowards the American Assocation Campaign | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic SchoolTuition assistance | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| My PossibilitiesMulti-year funding towards career services | Plano, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Ireland Funds AmericaGeneral operating support and event underwriting | Dallas, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Lands End Volunteer Fire DepartmentGeneral operating support | Yantis, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| North Texas Food BankGeneral operating support | Plano, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Food For The Poor IncGeneral operating support | Coconut Creek, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs In The DesertTowards the Guide Dog support training | Palm Springs, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Sisters Of St MaryTowards the Care for Retired Sisters | Buffalo, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Collin CountyGeneral operating support | Mckinney, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationSupport for American Heroes | Staten Island, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Turning Point UsaTowards education, training and organizing of students | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential FoundatiTowards Reagan's American Values | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Spca Of TexasAnimal support | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |