The Strauss Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Strauss Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,900 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $11,400 and the largest $22,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,900
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$11,400
- Largest grant$22,100
- Assets$1,391
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $54,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,700 | 4 | $4,241 |
| 2024 | $54,000 | 9 | $3,711 |
| 2025 | $45,900 | 4 | $1,391 |
How to apply
The Strauss 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $45,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of the West Side | Religious | $22,100 |
| American Friends of Noam Eliezer Inc | Educational | $21,000 |
| Go Kosher | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Ym & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernst Strauss
- Renato Strauss
- Warren Gleicher
Questions people ask
Does The Strauss Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Strauss Foundation Inc give?
$45,900 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $11,400.
Who runs The Strauss Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ernst Strauss (Director), Renato Strauss (Director) and Warren Gleicher (Director).