Strausman Family Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Strausman Family Fund Inc is a private foundation in Great Neck, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $215,322 in 130 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $40,000. 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$215,322
- Number of grants130
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $102,893 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $103,365 | 131 | $2.7 million |
| 2023 | $102,893 | 136 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $215,322 | 130 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Strausman Family 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 Strausman Family Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 83 | $173,022 |
| Virginia | 6 | $22,650 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $12,300 |
| District of Columbia | 17 | $2,900 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $1,450 |
| Georgia | 2 | $750 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $500 |
| Alabama | 2 | $350 |
| California | 2 | $250 |
| Michigan | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Medical Center College | To further donee's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal (UJA) | To further donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of Great Neck | To further donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| The Conservative Fund | To further donee's exempt purpose | $13,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | To further donee's exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | To further donee's exempt purpose | $8,100 |
| Island Harvest Food Bank | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Long Island Cares | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| New York Times Neediest | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) | To further donee's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| The Inn | To further donee's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Ddi Developemental Disabilities Institute | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| MMRF | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Robin Hood - for Covid Releif | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Project Hope | To further donee's exempt purpose | $750 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To further donee's exempt purpose | $700 |
| Afya Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Care | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Grameen Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Heifer International | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| International Rescue Committee | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| United Way of New York | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
| The Interfaith Alliance | To further donee's exempt purpose | $300 |
| Adelphi University Fund | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| American Jewish Committee | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Pji Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| St Francis Hospital | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| St Mary's Children Hospital | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| St Paul AME Zion Church | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| Stephen Widom Memorial Fund | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| United Hospital Fund | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
| World Jewish Congress | To further donee's exempt purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- George Strausman
- Samuel Strausman
- Susan Rietti
- David Strausman
Questions people ask
Does Strausman Family Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Strausman Family Fund Inc give?
$215,322 in tax year 2024, across 130 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Strausman Family Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists George Strausman (President), Samuel Strausman (Vice-Pres.), Susan Rietti (Treasurer) and David Strausman (Secretary).
What does Strausman Family Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.