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Strauss Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LA JOLLA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. It holds total assets of $4.4M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $1.7M in 2011 to $4.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Strauss Family Foundation has made 41 grants totaling $470K, with a median grant of $6K. The foundation has distributed between $230K and $240K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $80K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$65K
Based on 21 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.
Strauss Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 41 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, MA.
Strauss Family Foundation has distributed a total of $470K across 41 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $80K.
Strauss Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Strauss Family Foundation is headquartered in LA JOLLA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen L Strauss | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diana L Strauss | SECRETARY/DIRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian P Strauss | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Randall U Strauss | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$264K
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
$5.1M
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
$230K
Contributions
$37K
Net Investment Income
$449K
Distribution Amount
$212K
Total Grants
41
Total Giving
$470K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned ParenthoodPROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH PUBLIC EDUCATION | San Diego, CA | $74K | 2023 |
| Sd Zoological SocietyPROVIDE ASSISTANCEWITH ANIMAL CARE | San Diego, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Sdimp CntyPROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH PUBLIC EDUCATION | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | New York, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Francis Parker SchoolPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Kpbs Radioproducers ClubPROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH PUBLIC EDUCATION | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Project AwarePROVIDE ASSISTANCE | Rancho Santa Margari, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Mexican DevelpmentPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | Washington, DC | $7K | 2023 |
| Sd Natural History MuseumROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR CULTURAL EDUCATION | San Diego, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Waldorf SchoolPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Global CommunitiesPROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATION | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Waldorf Institute Of So CalPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | Northridge, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Oasis InstitutePROVIDE ASSISTANCE | La Mesa, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Reuben H Fleet Space CenterROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR CULTURAL EDUCATION | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| San Diego Botanical GardensPROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH PRESERVATION | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Feeding America GroupPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Ywca San Diego CountyPROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR OUTREACH PROGRAMS | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Montana Raptor ConservationPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | Bozeman, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Starlight Theater FoundationPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| San Diego Women'S ChorusPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| United Mitochondrial Disease FoundaPROVIDE ASSISTANCE | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of San DiePROVIDE ASSISTANCE | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2022 |
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