Strauss Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Strauss Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,686 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$61,686
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,907 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $44,177 | 11 | $972,917 |
| 2024 | $48,907 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $61,686 | 14 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kenneth D Goodman 1415 Panther Lane Suite 138, Naples, FL 34109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 403-3000 |
| What to submit | Letter of request |
What Strauss Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $54,020 |
| Missouri | 2 | $7,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naples Botanical Garden | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Emmanuel Lutheran Church | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Emmanuel Lutheran Church | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Emmanuel Lutheran Church | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Emmanuel Lutheran Church | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Grace Life Church | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Owl Bridge Acres Farm Sanctuary | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Emmanuel Lutheran Church | Unrestricted | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerhard H Strauss
- Gloria Strauss
- Gregory Strauss
- Genevieve Strauss
Questions people ask
Does Strauss Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Strauss Family Foundation Inc give?
$61,686 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Strauss Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerhard H Strauss (President), Gloria Strauss (Sec/Treas), Gregory Strauss (Vice Pres) and Genevieve Strauss (Vice Pres).
What does Strauss Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and faith communities.