Straker Family Trust Inc
Preselected recipients only
Straker Family Trust Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $19,205 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $6,000. 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$19,205
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$622,484
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $24,085 the year before.
35% 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 | $24,085 | 28 | $476,958 |
| 2024 | $19,205 | 20 | $622,484 |
How to apply
Straker Family Trust 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 Straker Family Trust Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $16,705 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,250 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Synagogue | To promote judaism in new york city | $6,000 |
| Skidmore College | Skidmore college is the education of predominantly full-time undergraduates, a diverse population of talented students who are eager to engage actively in the learning process | $2,500 |
| Adl | Adl continues working with jewish communal groups and civil society organizations, while forging a number of new partnerships to integrate collective experience and amplify voices to raise awareness and advocate together in the fight against antisemitism and hate | $2,000 |
| Aipac | To strengthen, protect and promote the u.s.-israel relationship in ways that enhance the security of the united states and israel. | $1,000 |
| Paralyzed Vets | To provide expertise on a wide variety of issues involving special needs of its members | $1,000 |
| Pine Crest School | To develop the character, independence, and leadership of each student; to prepare our students to meet the global challenges of our future by offering an exceptional academic experience complemented by excellence in arts and athletics; and to build a collaborative, inclusive, and open-minded learning community that respects, appreciates, and encourages those with diverse cultures, backgrounds, talents, experiences, and opinions | $1,000 |
| UJA | Caring for jews everywhere and new yorkers of all backgrounds, responding to crises close to home and far away, and shaping our jewish future. | $1,000 |
| Windward School | Dedicated to providing a proven instructional program for children with language-based learning disabilities | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | To honor and empower those who have sustained a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after september 11, 2001 | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Joint | To rebuild and help strengthen jewish communities | $500 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Community based volunteer emergency medical service organization commited to providing the fastest response to medical emergencies across israel | $500 |
| Magen David Admon in Israel | Israel's national medical service, responsible for providing emergency medical care, ambulance services, and blood services | $500 |
| Holocaust Museum | To confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity | $250 |
| Love Serving Autism | Empowers individuals with autism and other developmental abilities by providing specialized therapeutic racquet sports interventions | $250 |
| Metro Museum | To collect, preserve, study, exhibit, and stimulate appreciation for and advance knowledge of works of art that collectively represent the broadest spectrum of human achievement at the highest level of quality, all in the service of the public and in accordance with the highest professional standards. | $210 |
| Jewish Museum | The jewish museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity and vibrancy of jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers, we share ideas, provoke dialogue, and promote understanding. | $145 |
| Bridgehampton Fire Dept | To safeguard life and property and to promote fire safety | $100 |
| NPR WQXR | To make the mind more curious, the heart more open and the spirit more joyful through excellent audio programming that is deeply rooted in new york | $100 |
| Southampton Hospital | Communicate health care organizations' fundamental purposes and can help potential patients choose where to seek care and employees where to seek employment. They offer limited benefit, however, when patients do not have meaningful choices about where to seek care, and they can be misused | $100 |
| Bridgehampton Community House | Promoting literacy and knowledge sharing within the community | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman Straker
- Carolyn Straker
- David Straker
- Wendy Straker Hauser
- John O McManus
Questions people ask
Does Straker Family Trust Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Straker Family Trust Inc give?
$19,205 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Straker Family Trust Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Norman Straker (Trustee), Carolyn Straker (Trustee), David Straker (Trustee) and Wendy Straker Hauser (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Straker Family Trust Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and disability.