Firedoll Foundation
Accepts applications
Firedoll Foundation is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 113 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants113
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.7 million | 73 | $12.4 million |
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 96 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 113 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Faye or Sandor Straus Firedoll Foun 1460 Maria Lane Suite 400, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (925) 937-3112 |
| What to submit | Grant proposal, current financial statements, copy of 501(c)(3) letter. |
| Restrictions | The foundation supports the charitable, scientific and education activities of other organizations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Firedoll Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 88 | $2.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $200,000 |
| Oregon | 4 | $97,500 |
| New York | 4 | $95,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $27,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social Good Fund | Contra Costa Immigrant Rights Alliance Legal Empowerment | $100,000 |
| California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice | General Support | $50,000 |
| Mathematical Sciences Research Institute | Math book distribution & Prize | $50,000 |
| East Bay Sanctuary Covenant | Walk-in Clinic & Afghan Support | $45,000 |
| New Isreal Fund | Rabbis for Human Rights | $40,000 |
| Praxis Peace Institute | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | General Support | $35,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Northern California | Immigrant Rights Support | $30,000 |
| Alameda County Public Defender's Office | Immigration Unit Support | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace | Combatants for Peace in Israel support | $30,000 |
| As You Sow | Shareholder Advocacy Program Grant | $30,000 |
| Bread Project | General Support | $30,000 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | General Support | $30,000 |
| Center for Food Safety | Support CA Food & Agriculture Iitiative | $30,000 |
| Center for Justice & Accountability | General Support | $30,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Program Support | $30,000 |
| East Bay Community Law Center | DDDP General Support + Clean Slate | $30,000 |
| Endangered Species Coalition | General Support | $30,000 |
| Freedom for Immigrants | Immigrant Rights | $30,000 |
| Friends of the River | Project Support | $30,000 |
| Hastings College of Law | Center Gender & Refugee General Support | $30,000 |
| Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation | Mobile Outreach Clinic | $30,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Defense Fund | General Support | $30,000 |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area | Removal Defense Program | $30,000 |
| Institute For Justice & Democracy In Haiti | Support for Hatians in Haiti & US | $30,000 |
| Institute for Middle East Understanding | General Grant Support | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay | Immigration Legal Services Support | $30,000 |
| Jewish Voice for Peace | General Support | $30,000 |
| Legal Services for Children Inc | Immigrant Youth Project | $30,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa | General Support | $30,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Good Program in Gaza | $30,000 |
| Oasis Legal Services | General Support | $30,000 |
| Pangea Legal Services | General Support,Asylee Legal Emp | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Nor Cal, Support Promotores Program | $30,000 |
| Public Employees For Environmental Responsibility | General Support | $30,000 |
| Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Rose Foundation | Nor Cal Environmental Grassroots Fund | $30,000 |
| San Francisco Bay Keeper | Defending Freshwater flows in Delta | $30,000 |
| Social Justice Collaborative | General Support Grant | $30,000 |
| Sustainable Economies Law Center | Resilient Communities Legal Cafe program Support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandor Straus
- Faye Straus
Questions people ask
Does Firedoll Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Firedoll Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 113 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Firedoll Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandor Straus (President) and Faye Straus (Vice President / Treasurer).
What does Firedoll Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, environment and conservation and health.