Straus Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Straus Family Foundation is a private foundation in Evanston, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$97,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $90,000 the year before.
68% 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 | $90,000 | 28 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 25 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Straus 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 Straus Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $34,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $24,500 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hope Chicago | Program support | $7,000 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Program support | $5,000 |
| Camperships for Nebagamon | Education | $5,000 |
| Celebrate the Beat | Education | $5,000 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Forman School | Education | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Skidmore College | Program support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Program support | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Program support | $5,000 |
| American Group Psychotherapy Association (Agpa) | Program support | $3,000 |
| Community Partners for Affordable Housing | Program support | $3,000 |
| Lambda Legal | Program support | $3,000 |
| Turning Point Health Center | Program support | $3,000 |
| Institute for Therapy Through the Arts | Program support | $2,500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Program support | $2,500 |
| A Just Harvest | Program support | $2,000 |
| Next Stage Acts Project Inc | Program support | $2,000 |
| Luc | Program support | $2,000 |
| Lawndale Community Church | Program support | $2,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Program support | $2,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Program support | $2,000 |
| Straus Historical Society | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barnard Straus
- Nancy Straus
- Gregory Hilton
Questions people ask
Does Straus Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Straus Family Foundation give?
$97,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Straus Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barnard Straus (Pres/Secr), Nancy Straus (Treasurer) and Gregory Hilton (Director).
What does Straus Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.