Matthew and Iris Strauss Family
Matthew and Iris Strauss Family is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Solana Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $994K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500. Net investment income was $32.
Matthew and Iris Strauss Family at a glance
In short: Matthew and Iris Strauss Family gave $500 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500
- -100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $994,317
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Matthew and Iris Strauss Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Balboa Art Conservation Center ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Matthew and Iris Strauss Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $9.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Balboa Art Conservation Center San Diego, CA | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $994,317 | $78,617 | $71,544 | $500 | 1 | $70,972 | $32 |
| 2023 | $987,244 | $596,817 | $9,580,558 | $9,388,052 | 2 | $9,557,766 | $17 |
| 2022 | $9,970,985 | $85,319 | $129,370 | $500 | 1 | $105,259 | $1 |
| 2021 | $10,015,036 | $50,116 | $139,869 | $500 | 1 | $117,713 | $8 |
| 2020 | $10,104,789 | $300,043 | $119,528 | $1,000 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Matthew and Iris Strauss Family is led by Steven M. Strauss, Director & President on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven M. Strauss
Director & President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Iris Lynn Strauss
Director
Director & Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Macphee
Director & Chief Financial Officer
Director → Financial Compliance Officer, 2023
Financial Compliance Officer → Director & Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi R. Strauss
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Cristina Della Coletta (2020–2023) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Kathryn Kanjo (2020–2023) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Matthew C. Strauss (2020–2023) — Director & President
- Former: Steven Strauss Esquire (2020–2023) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Stephan M Kuhn (2020) — Director & Finance Comptroller
- Former: Tamara Strauss (2020) — Director & Treasurer
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 Matthew and Iris Strauss Family
How much does Matthew and Iris Strauss Family give each year?
Matthew and Iris Strauss Family gave $500 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.4M across 2 grants.
How large is Matthew and Iris Strauss Family?
Matthew and Iris Strauss Family reported $994K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $79K.
What is Matthew and Iris Strauss Family?
Matthew and Iris Strauss Family is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Solana Beach, CA. It holds $994K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Matthew and Iris Strauss Family operate?
Matthew and Iris Strauss Family has awarded grants in California.
What is Matthew and Iris Strauss Family's EIN?
Matthew and Iris Strauss Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4732619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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