Martha Washington Straus-Harry H Straus Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Martha Washington Straus-Harry H Straus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $704,000 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $38,000. 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$704,000
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$38,000
- Assets$15.0 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $704,000 the year before.
2% 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 | $659,000 | 65 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $704,000 | 65 | $13.5 million |
| 2025 | $704,000 | 65 | $15.0 million |
How to apply
Martha Washington Straus-Harry H Straus 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 Martha Washington Straus-Harry H Straus Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 26 | $301,000 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $104,000 |
| Maryland | 7 | $62,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $51,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $33,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $28,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University Huntington Disease Center | Medical research | $38,000 |
| Boston College | Education | $25,000 |
| Georgetown University | Education | $25,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Medical research | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Medical research | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Medical research | $20,000 |
| Americares Foundation | Community outreach | $18,000 |
| Montefiore Hospital Medical Center | Medical research | $18,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Foundation | Medical research | $18,000 |
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | Community outreach | $18,000 |
| Operation Smile | Community outreach | $18,000 |
| WNC Bridge Foundation | Community outreach | $18,000 |
| Autism Research Institute | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Binghamton University Briloff Memorial Scholarship Fund | Education | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | Education | $15,000 |
| The Washington School for Girls | Education | $15,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Center | Medical | $15,000 |
| Organic Consumers Association | Community outreach | $13,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Columbia University Clinical Oncology Fund | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Columbia University Lewis P Rowland Educational Fund | Education | $10,000 |
| Columbia University Walter Palmer Fellowship | Education | $10,000 |
| Georgetown Preparatory School | Education | $10,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Halcyon House | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Huntington's Disease Society of America | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Medical | $10,000 |
| San Miguel School | Education | $10,000 |
| Seeing Eye Inc | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| So Others Might Eat | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| The Frederick Gunn School | Education | $10,000 |
| The Shepard Foundation | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Trailblazers | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Uja-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies New York | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Association | Medical research | $10,000 |
| University of Lynchburg | Education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R King
- David L Straus
- Hillary J Straus
- Patricia Gerleit
Questions people ask
Does Martha Washington Straus-Harry H Straus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martha Washington Straus-Harry H Straus Foundation Inc give?
$704,000 in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Martha Washington Straus-Harry H Straus Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas R King (Director/Manager), David L Straus (Director), Hillary J Straus (Director) and Patricia Gerleit (Director).
What does Martha Washington Straus-Harry H Straus Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.