Bachmann Strauss Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Bachmann Strauss Family Fund is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $827,225 in 109 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $135,500. 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$827,225
- Number of grants109
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$135,500
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $652,217 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $652,217 | 102 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $827,225 | 109 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
Bachmann Strauss Family Fund 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 Bachmann Strauss Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 63 | $567,125 |
| Florida | 11 | $149,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $27,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $25,750 |
| California | 5 | $15,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $9,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | General Charitable | $135,500 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General Charitable | $85,000 |
| Tree of Life Inc | General Charitable | $60,000 |
| New York City Ballet | General Charitable | $57,800 |
| Community Roots Charter School | General Charitable | $32,500 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Therapeutic Adventures Inc | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Chicken Shed | General Charitable | $24,525 |
| The Spence School | General Charitable | $22,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | General Charitable | $21,000 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| New York Road Runners | General Charitable | $16,000 |
| Mount Sinai Crystal Party | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Museum & Foundation | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Collegiate School | General Charitable | $11,000 |
| Stanford University | General Charitable | $11,000 |
| Miami City Ballet | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Morse Life Foundation | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Roots ConnectED | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Innovate | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Modern Classrooms Project | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Washington Institute | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Emory University | General Charitable | $7,000 |
| Riverdale Country School | General Charitable | $7,000 |
| Boston Workers Circle | General Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Windward School | General Charitable | $6,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-el of the City of NY | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lung Cancer Research Foundation | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| TDS Underwriting Hope | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| The 1898 Foundation | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| UJA-Federation of New York | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Promise Fund | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| School of American Ballet | General Charitable | $4,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Fdn | General Charitable | $3,000 |
| West Side Montessori School | General Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Palm Beach Police & Fire Fdn Inc | General Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas W Strauss
- Barbara B Strauss
- Tracey Strauss
Questions people ask
Does Bachmann Strauss Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bachmann Strauss Family Fund give?
$827,225 in tax year 2024, across 109 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Bachmann Strauss Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas W Strauss (VP & Treas-As Needed), Barbara B Strauss (President-As Needed) and Tracey Strauss (Board Member).
What does Bachmann Strauss Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.