Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr

Foundation · Grantmaker ARLINGTON, VA EIN: 47-6446191

Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $236K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $8K.

Key facts about Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr

EIN: 47-6446191
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $7,750
Grants made (2024): 12
Average grant: $646
Median grant: $800
Total assets: $236,290
Primary geography: Maryland (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr's 12 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (19%), California (14%) and New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants). None of its 12 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "educational work" (11 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$236K

Annual Giving

$8K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$645.833

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $2K (19%)

California $1K (14%)

New Jersey $1K (13%)

Pennsylvania $1K (13%)

Virginia $1K (13%)

All other $2K (28%)

Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Maryland North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia Wyoming

Cities

WashingtonWoodstockAnnandaleBethesdaBrooklynPalmyraPhiladelphiaPinedalePrincetonSanta ClaraSmithfieldThousand Oaks

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2020
Total Assets	$236,290	$253,246
Revenue	$30,702	$33,832
Expenses	$9,692	$12,455
Qualifying Distributions	$7,750	—
Net Investment Income	$8,037	$57,357
Distributable Amount	$11,053	$11,024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include AHA Foundation ($1,500), Academic Freedom Alliance ($1,000), Free Hearts Free Minds ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AHA Foundation Bethesda, MD	Educational	$1,500
Academic Freedom Alliance princeton, NJ	educational work	$1,000
Free Hearts Free Minds Santa Clara, CA	educational work	$1,000
FIRE Philadelphia, PA	educational work	$1,000
Streit Council Annandale, VA	EDUCATIONAL WORK	$1,000
National Progress Alliance Pinedale, WY	educational work	$1,000
Center for WarPeace Studies Woodstock, NY	educational work	$600
ACTA Washington, DC	educational work	$250
VOC wASHINGTON, DC	educational work	$100
LEF Washington, DC	educational work	$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Ira L Straus	Trustee	5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr?

Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $236K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr?

As of 2024, Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr holds $236K in total assets with $31K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $8K in 2024.

Where does Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr operate?

Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wyoming.

What size grants does Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr award?

In 2024, Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr awarded 12 grants totaling $8K — an average of about $645.833 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr's EIN?

Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6446191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.