Strauss Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Strauss Family Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $274,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$274,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,100 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $230,100 | 20 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $230,100 | 20 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $274,000 | 21 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Strauss Family Foundation 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 Strauss Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $229,500 |
| New York | 2 | $22,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Provide assistance with public education | $100,000 |
| SD Zoological Society | Provide assistancewith animal care | $40,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of SD Imp Cnty | Provide assistance with public education | $35,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Provide assistance | $15,000 |
| KPBS Radio Producers Club | Provide assistance with public education | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Provide assistance | $10,000 |
| Project Aware | Provide assistance | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Provide assistance | $10,000 |
| Friends of Mexican Develpment | Provide assistance | $7,500 |
| SD Natural History Museum | Rovide assistance for cultural education | $6,000 |
| Individual | Provide assistance for education | $5,000 |
| Waldorf School | Provide assistance | $5,000 |
| Waldorf Institute of So Cal | Provide assistance | $5,000 |
| Individual | Provide assistance with preservation | $4,000 |
| SD Humane Society | Provide assistance | $3,000 |
| Oasis Institute | Provide assistance | $2,500 |
| Reuben H Fleet Space Center | Rovide assistance for cultural education | $2,000 |
| YWCA San Diego County | Provide assistance for outreach programs | $1,000 |
| Individual | Provide assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Provide assistance | $1,000 |
| COMPASSION and CHOICES | Provide assistance | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian P Strauss
- Kathleen L Strauss
- Diana L Strauss
- Randall U Strauss
Questions people ask
Does Strauss Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Strauss Family Foundation give?
$274,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Strauss Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian P Strauss (Treasurer), Kathleen L Strauss (President), Diana L Strauss (Secretary/Dire) and Randall U Strauss (Vice President).
What does Strauss Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and arts and culture.