Jane and Michael Strauss Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jane and Michael Strauss Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,100 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$148,100
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$922,596
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $151,800 the year before.
40% 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 | $107,400 | 31 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $151,800 | 27 | $943,541 |
| 2025 | $148,100 | 35 | $922,596 |
How to apply
Jane and Michael Strauss 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 Jane and Michael Strauss Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 14 | $39,800 |
| Arizona | 9 | $27,800 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $20,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,500 |
| New York | 3 | $3,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Musc | General operation support | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Cancer Awareness Through Research | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Jewish United Fund of Chicago | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Makom Solel | General operating support | $7,200 |
| The Be Kind People Project | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Arizona Community Fdn-Desert Mtn Fdn | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | General operating support | $5,000 |
| A Safe Place | General operating support | $3,100 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Bottom Line | General operation support | $2,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Child and Family Services | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Les Turner ALS Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| PTSD Now | General operation support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Tourette Association of America | General operating support | $1,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Chicago Baseball Cancer Charities | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Rock Island Milan Education Fdn | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Fdn | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Network | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Ballet Arizona | General operating support | $800 |
| Arizona PBS | General operating support | $500 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | General operating support | $500 |
| Global Lyme Alliance | General operating support | $500 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | General operating support | $500 |
| Phoenix Youth Theatre | General operating support | $500 |
| WTTW | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Strauss
- Benjamin Rubin
- Jane Strauss
- Mitchell D Pawlan
Questions people ask
Does Jane and Michael Strauss Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jane and Michael Strauss Family Foundation Inc give?
$148,100 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jane and Michael Strauss Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Strauss (President), Benjamin Rubin (Treasurer), Jane Strauss (Director) and Mitchell D Pawlan (Director).
What does Jane and Michael Strauss Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.