Strauss Foundation TD
Preselected recipients only
Strauss Foundation TD is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 184 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $143,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants184
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$143,000
- Assets$44.9 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
36% 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 | $1.7 million | 164 | $39.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 182 | $41.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 184 | $44.9 million |
How to apply
Strauss Foundation TD 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 Foundation TD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 76 | $702,250 |
| Florida | 14 | $313,800 |
| New York | 28 | $268,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $167,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $127,050 |
| Maine | 8 | $66,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $63,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $34,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $27,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Foundation | General operating | $143,000 |
| Aspen Strategy Center | General operating | $109,050 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General operating | $102,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami Inc | General operating | $102,000 |
| Go Campaign | General operating | $69,000 |
| Faena Arts | General operating | $50,000 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General operating | $50,000 |
| Congregation Bet Haam | General operating | $45,000 |
| Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Serv | General operating | $39,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Greater Philade | General operating | $35,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation I | General operating | $35,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | General operating | $30,000 |
| One Voice | General operating | $30,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General operating | $26,500 |
| Temple Israel Westport Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Philharmonicsymphony Society of New York | General operating | $25,000 |
| A Sense of Home | General operating | $25,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Social Register Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Miami Country Day School Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Veterans Outpost | General operating | $20,000 |
| Savage Sisters Recovery Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance Inc | General operating | $18,500 |
| Play for P I N K Inc | General operating | $18,000 |
| Broadway Dallas Inc | General operating | $17,500 |
| Hearts in Harmony Foundation | General operating | $17,000 |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Baldwin School | General operating | $15,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Associat | General operating | $15,000 |
| Saint Johns Health Center Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service Inc | General operating | $12,000 |
| Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice and | General operating | $11,500 |
| Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship | General operating | $11,000 |
| Childrens Burn Foundation | General operating | $10,500 |
| Greater Good Charities | General operating | $10,000 |
| City Year Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Strauss Foundation TD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Strauss Foundation TD give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 184 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Strauss Foundation TD?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Strauss Foundation TD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.