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The Philip & Lynn Straus Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Bedford Hills, New York · EIN 136161223

The Philip & Lynn Straus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bedford Hills, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $7.3 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1.8 million and the largest $3.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Philip & Lynn Straus 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Philip & Lynn Straus Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$3.7 million
District of Columbia2$3.7 million

Grants paid in 2023

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bank Street College of Education - Attachment 2
New York, NY
Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose$3.6 million
Zero to Three National Center - Attachment 1
Washington, DC
Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose$3.6 million
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY
Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose$52,508
Zero to Three National Center for Infantstoddlers
Washington, DC
Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose$52,508

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Philip & Lynn Straus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Philip & Lynn Straus Foundation Inc give?

$7.3 million in tax year 2023, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1.8 million.

Who runs The Philip & Lynn Straus Foundation Inc?

Its 2023 filing lists Philip A Straus Jr (President) and Roger A Goldman (Treasurer).

What does The Philip & Lynn Straus Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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