Donald A Strauss Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Donald A Strauss Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,010 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $104,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$168,010
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$104,700
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $181,890 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $144,000 | 22 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $181,890 | 16 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $168,010 | 21 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Venita de Souza 8 Zola Court, Irvine, CA 92617 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (949) 955-1930, admin@straussfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Resume, autobiographical, proposal, and 3 letters of recommendation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Donald A Strauss Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $104,700 |
| California | 18 | $58,310 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omprakash | Educational grant | $104,700 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $7,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $7,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $4,510 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $3,500 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $2,800 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ankur Luthra
- Aram Nadjarian
- Gordon Strauss
- Sally Reeder
- Duncan Strauss
- Matt Strauss
- Nancy Strauss Tietge
- G Jennifer Wilson
- Sonia Lewis
- Venita de Souza
Questions people ask
Does Donald A Strauss Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Donald A Strauss Scholarship Foundation give?
$168,010 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Donald A Strauss Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ankur Luthra (Board Chair), Aram Nadjarian (Secretary), Gordon Strauss (Treasurer) and Sally Reeder (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Donald A Strauss Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.