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Strauss Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NORTHBROOK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Michael Strauss. It holds total assets of $770K. Annual income is reported at $305K. Total assets have decreased from $1.1M in 2014 to $845K 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, Strauss Family Foundation Inc. has made 74 grants totaling $260K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $79K and $97K annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $97K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $31K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$31K
Based on 18 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 Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC, NY.
Strauss Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $260K across 74 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $31K.
Strauss Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Strauss Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NORTHBROOK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Strauss | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjamin Rubin | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Strauss | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mitchell D Pawlan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$131K
Total Assets
$845K
Fair Market Value
$1M
Net Worth
$845K
Grants Paid
$107K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$30K
Distribution Amount
$48K
Total: $620K
Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$260K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| A Safe PlaceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Zion, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $20K | 2022 |
| National Council Of Jewish WomenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Congregation SolelGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $7K | 2022 |
| Briarwood Scholarship FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Deerfield, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival AssociationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Highland Park Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Ballet ArizonaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Global Lyme AllianceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Stamford, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Jewish Child And Family ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of ChicagoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Honor Health FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Scottsdale, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| Cancer Wellness CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Northbrook, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| KeshetGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Northbrook, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum And Education CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Skokie, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Scottsdale, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S HospitalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children'S HospitalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Chicago International Film Festival IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Jewish FederationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Minnetonka, MN | $750 | 2022 |
| Storycatchers TheatreGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Congregation KehillahGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Cave Creek, AZ | $500 | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Geneva, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| First Tee Of Chicago FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Les Turner Als FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Skokie, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Share Our Strength Dba No Kid HungryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| Desert Botanical GardenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $500 | 2022 |
| Arizona PbsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $500 | 2022 |
| Foothills Food Bank And Resource CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Cave Creek, AZ | $500 | 2022 |
| Jewish Family & Children Service - AzGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $500 | 2022 |
| Joyce Theater Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| Cancer Awareness Through ResearchGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Carefree, AZ | $5K | 2021 |