Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr
Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr is a private foundation based in Wayland, Massachusetts. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and reports no grants and no assets, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $392,655
- +2001.3% vs 2020
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $15,279
- Expenses (2021)
- $15,309
- -67.0% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests. It describes an application process that includes a high school counselor’s recommendation and a statement from the student about their goals and aspirations. The listed award restriction is minorities and women living in the inner city of Chicago. These instructions appear on a final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 1; it does not specify a year.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 1; it does not specify a year.
- Contact
Application contact: He Strauss Opp Trust
Mailing address: PO Box 7035, Evanston, IL 60204
Phone: (773) 747-8320
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing lists an award restriction for minorities and women living in the inner city of Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr gives
- In 2021 it paid out 51% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 12 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $40,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $392,655 | $15,309 | — | — | $15,279 | $3,576 | $29,860 |
| 2020 | $527,723 | $18,686 | $46,338 | $40,500 | 12 | — | $18,686 | $27,368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $40,500 through 12 grants, an average of $3,375 per grant. No grantees or individual grant amounts are provided here. The 2021 filing reports no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Adam Strauss and Joshua Strauss as trustees.
Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Adam Strauss
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joshua Strauss
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ronald Strauss (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr
How do I apply for a grant from Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr?
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr make grants?
The filing lists an award restriction for minorities and women living in the inner city of Chicago.
How much is Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr's EIN?
Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3976041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Helaine & Edgar Strauss Opportunity Tr 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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