Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Charitable Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation in Fort Lee, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$7,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$249,074
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $110,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $110,000 | 2 | $252,543 |
| 2024 | $7,000 | 1 | $249,074 |
How to apply
Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Charitable Fund 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 Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Charitable Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist Church | Funeral services | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel E Straus
- Eric Herschmann
- Moshael Straus
Questions people ask
Does Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Charitable Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Charitable Fund Inc give?
$7,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Charitable Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel E Straus (President & Chair), Eric Herschmann (Secretary & Treasurer) and Moshael Straus (Compliance Officer & Cfo).
What does Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Charitable Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.