Barry S & Evelyn Strauch
Barry S & Evelyn Strauch is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $50,710, including support for cultural organizations, educational programs, and other charitable organizations.
Barry S & Evelyn Strauch at a glance
In short: Barry S & Evelyn Strauch gave $51K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in District of Columbia. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,710
- -16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,950
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $425
- Total assets
- $845,998
- +1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barry S & Evelyn Strauch
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7929 Westpark Dr 1631, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone: (703) 338-0847
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barry S & Evelyn Strauch funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kennedy Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, followed by New York (16%), Maryland (7%), Colorado (6%), and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barry S & Evelyn Strauch open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 26 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $550; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $425 repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2025) to $91K (2020). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Center Washington, DC | To Fund Organization's Programs - Undesignated Gifts | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art Washington, DC | To Fund Organization's Programs - Undesignated Gifts | $10,000 |
| Aspen Institute Washington, DC | To Fund Organization's Programs - Undesignated Gifts | $5,000 |
| National Geographic Society Washington, DC | To Fund Organization's Programs - Undesignated Gifts | $5,000 |
| Queens College CUNY Queens, NY | To Fund Scholarship Program | $5,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute Washington, DC | To fun organization's programs - to fund james smithson society | $3,500 |
| Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival Vail, CO | To Fund Organization's Programs - Undesignated Gifts | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Foundation New York, NY | To fund organization's programs - undesignated giftto fund organization's programs - undesignated gifts | $2,750 |
| John Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD | To Fund Organization's Programs - Undesignated Gifts | $1,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MD | To Fund Organization's Programs - Undesignated Gifts | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $845,998 | $64,767 | $56,385 | $50,710 | 26 | $50,710 | $64,767 | $52,942 |
| 2024 | $837,280 | $30,209 | $66,259 | $60,794 | 28 | $60,794 | $30,109 | $47,269 |
| 2023 | $872,926 | $14,144 | $64,578 | $60,052 | 29 | $60,052 | $14,144 | $50,270 |
| 2022 | $923,257 | $50,880 | $71,538 | $66,205 | 39 | $66,205 | $50,880 | $55,632 |
| 2021 | $942,876 | $26,180 | $59,492 | $53,820 | 37 | — | $26,180 | $2,049 |
| 2020 | $975,916 | $167,191 | $96,082 | $91,185 | 38 | — | $67,191 | $54,102 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barry S & Evelyn Strauch reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations such as the Kennedy Center and National Gallery of Art, as well as a scholarship program at Queens College CUNY.
Among its grantees, the National Geographic Society describes its mission as using science, exploration, education, and storytelling to increase geographic knowledge and illuminate and protect the world. Fisher House Foundation says it provides financial assistance to service members, veterans, and their families, and constructs and furnishes facilities for families visiting military personnel. The Potomac School describes its goals as intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character. The Museum of Modern Art says it works to foster public awareness of modern and contemporary art.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $50,710. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $425. Notable grants included $10,000 each to the Kennedy Center and National Gallery of Art; $5,000 each to the Aspen Institute, National Geographic Society, and Queens College CUNY; and $3,500 to the Smithsonian Institute. Queens College CUNY’s grant was for a scholarship program; the other listed grants were for organizational programs or undesignated purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Evelyn M. Strauch as president and Barry S. Strauch, MD, as secretary/treasurer.
Barry S & Evelyn Strauch is led by Evelyn M. Strauch, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Evelyn M. Strauch
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry S. Strauch MD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Barry S & Evelyn Strauch
How much does Barry S & Evelyn Strauch give each year?
Barry S & Evelyn Strauch gave $51K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 28 grants.
What is Barry S & Evelyn Strauch's typical grant size?
Barry S & Evelyn Strauch's median grant in 2025 was $425, and its average grant was $1,950, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barry S & Evelyn Strauch that year got $550 on average.
Where does Barry S & Evelyn Strauch give grants?
Barry S & Evelyn Strauch gives mostly in District of Columbia: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Rockville, MD (2 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Barry S & Evelyn Strauch give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Barry S & Evelyn Strauch's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Organization's Programs - Undesignated Gifts" (22 grants).
Who are Barry S & Evelyn Strauch's largest grantees?
Barry S & Evelyn Strauch's largest 2025 grantees include Kennedy Center ($10,000), National Gallery of Art ($10,000) and Aspen Institute ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Barry S & Evelyn Strauch?
Barry S & Evelyn Strauch reported $846K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Barry S & Evelyn Strauch fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations such as the Kennedy Center and National Gallery of Art, as well as a scholarship program at Queens College CUNY. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barry S & Evelyn Strauch?
The foundation states that it 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 Barry S & Evelyn Strauch's EIN?
Barry S & Evelyn Strauch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1407386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Barry S & Evelyn Strauch 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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