Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $169,500 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$169,500
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $109,160 the year before.
58% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $109,160 | 41 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $169,500 | 59 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $90,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $26,000 |
| Oregon | 10 | $24,500 |
| New York | 10 | $16,500 |
| Washington | 3 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Zoological Society | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Pars Equality Center | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Season of Sharing | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Roque Valley Manor Foundation | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Colgate University | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Surf Happens Foundation | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Whales of Guerrero | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| World Dream Foundation | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Navy League of the United States | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| REONE805 | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Santa Barbara Carriage & Western Museum | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Straus Family Historical Society | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Canal Alliance | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Child Foundation | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Exploratorium | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Northern Virginia Science Center | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Prep for Prep | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Rogue Retreat | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Center for Artesteem | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Moxi | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The Schneider Art Museum | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| ASPCA | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| BABY2BABY | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Bowdoin College | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Celia's House | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Giraffe Heroes Project | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Girls Inc | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Marin Academy | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Maslow Project | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| New York University | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Penelope Ann Straus Chandra-Shekar
- Marshall H Turner Jr
- Christopher Straus
- Braden More
- Alexandra More
- Shadan More
Questions people ask
Does Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation Inc give?
$169,500 in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Penelope Ann Straus Chandra-Shekar (Pres./Dir.), Marshall H Turner Jr (Secretary), Christopher Straus (Vp/Director) and Braden More (Treasurer/Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, arts and culture and education.