Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr
Preselected recipients only
Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.6 million in 71 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$4.6 million
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$984,966
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.3 million 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.2 million | 1 | $5.4 million |
| 2023 | $3.3 million | 1 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 71 | $984,966 |
How to apply
Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr 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 Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $2.9 million |
| California | 9 | $429,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $359,205 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $201,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $141,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $55,000 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $21,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
Officers and trustees
- Leila Straus
- Richard Reiss
- Sherry Jacobson
- Evercore Trust Company NA
- Scott Straus
Questions people ask
Does Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2024, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr?
Its 2024 filing lists Leila Straus (Trustee), Richard Reiss (Trustee), Sherry Jacobson (Trustee) and Evercore Trust Company NA (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Leila & Mickey Straus Fam Char Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, arts and culture and environment and conservation.