Straus Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Straus Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Park Ridge, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,600 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,800. 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$91,600
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,800
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $64,000 | 6 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 6 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $91,600 | 9 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Straus Family Charitable 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 Straus Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $47,800 |
| Georgia | 2 | $33,800 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flamingo Gardens | General | $30,800 |
| The Cathedral of St Philip | General | $18,800 |
| Daystar Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Bonnet House Museum & Gardens | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Big Cypress National Preserve | General | $5,000 |
| Gateway Church | General | $5,000 |
| St James Church | General | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General | $5,000 |
| Westonwood Ranch | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc Stern
- Melinda Sschwartz
- Timothy A Straus
- Bruce Margulies
Questions people ask
Does Straus Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Straus Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$91,600 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Straus Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Marc Stern (Sec.), Melinda Sschwartz (President), Timothy A Straus (V.P.) and Bruce Margulies (Treasurer).
What does Straus Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and faith communities.