Bachmann Strauss Family Fund
The Bachmann Strauss Family Fund is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its 2024 filing states that it supports other organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) through contributions and does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Bachmann Strauss Family Fund at a glance
In short: Bachmann Strauss Family Fund gave $827K across 109 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $827,225
- +26.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 109
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,589
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $11,720,715
- +10.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (30 of 109, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bachmann Strauss Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The funder makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Cerity Partners PO Box 38016, Albany, NY 12203
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bachmann Strauss Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Michael J Fox Foundation ($136K). Together the top 10 received $492K.
Grant Size Distribution
509 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 494 grants of 509 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to Florida, 3% each to Virginia and the District of Columbia, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 109 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bachmann Strauss Family Fund open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 109 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $560K (2020) to $827K (2024). In 2024 it made 109 grants totaling $827K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable | $135,500 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable | $85,000 |
| Tree of Life Inc New Hyde Park, NY | General Charitable | $60,000 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | General Charitable | $57,800 |
| Community Roots Charter School Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable | $32,500 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Therapeutic Adventures Inc Charlottesville, VA | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Chicken Shed New York, NY | General Charitable | $24,525 |
| The Spence School New York, NY | General Charitable | $22,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,720,715 | $2,061,172 | $945,550 | $827,225 | 109 | $862,150 | $1,674,587 | $628,553 |
| 2023 | $10,605,093 | $1,357,827 | $753,950 | $652,217 | 102 | $652,217 | $1,256,094 | $535,495 |
| 2022 | $10,001,216 | $643,279 | $803,772 | $695,720 | 109 | $695,720 | $535,227 | $636,955 |
| 2021 | $10,161,709 | $2,423,795 | $869,452 | $760,004 | 94 | $760,004 | $1,762,158 | $688,679 |
| 2020 | $8,724,912 | $1,672,364 | $658,354 | $559,825 | 95 | — | $284,440 | $552,193 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bachmann Strauss Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $629K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as art, education, healthcare, research, and inclusive theater; these are grantees’ activities, not stated funding priorities of the fund.
For example, the Norton Museum of Art describes its mission as welcoming visitors to experience art through its collections and programs. Community Roots Charter School says it connects education with real-world contexts, while American Friends of Chicken Shed says it promotes inclusive theater for young people of all backgrounds and abilities. Mount Sinai Hospital describes its work as advancing medicine through patient care, teaching, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder reported 109 grants totaling $827,225. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $135,500, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $135,500 to The Michael J Fox Foundation, $85,000 to the Norton Museum of Art, $60,000 to Tree of Life Inc, and $57,800 to New York City Ballet. Other notable grants included $32,500 to Community Roots Charter School, $25,000 each to Mount Sinai Hospital, The Society of the Four Arts, and Therapeutic Adventures Inc, and $24,525 to American Friends of Chicken Shed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas W Strauss as vice president and treasurer, as needed; Barbara B Strauss as president, as needed; and Tracey Strauss as a board member.
Bachmann Strauss Family Fund is led by Barbara B. Strauss, President-As Needed on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara B. Strauss
President-As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Strauss
Vice President & Treas-As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracey Strauss
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bachmann Strauss Family Fund
How much does Bachmann Strauss Family Fund give each year?
Bachmann Strauss Family Fund gave $827K across 109 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $652K across 102 grants.
What is Bachmann Strauss Family Fund's typical grant size?
Bachmann Strauss Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,589, across 109 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bachmann Strauss Family Fund that year got $3K on average.
Where does Bachmann Strauss Family Fund give grants?
Bachmann Strauss Family Fund gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (44 grants), Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), Bronx, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Bachmann Strauss Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bachmann Strauss Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (109 of 109) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bachmann Strauss Family Fund's largest grantees?
Bachmann Strauss Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include The Michael J Fox Foundation ($135,500), Norton Museum of Art ($85,000) and Tree of Life Inc ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bachmann Strauss Family Fund?
Bachmann Strauss Family Fund reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $862K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $629K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bachmann Strauss Family Fund fund?
The funder’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations through contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bachmann Strauss Family Fund?
The funder makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bachmann Strauss Family Fund's EIN?
Bachmann Strauss Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6043497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bachmann Strauss Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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