R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc
R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Culver City, California. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc gave $56K across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), top state New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $56,000
- +12.0% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $5,091
- +22.2% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is reported from the final-return filing and should not be taken as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Michael Strauss4149 Mentone Ave, Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 415-9958
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Island Harvest Food Bank ($8K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (48%), California (18%), Illinois (18%), Alabama (12%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc gives
- 0% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $56K (2020). In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Island Harvest Food Bank Bethpage, NY | General | $7,500 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | General | $7,500 |
| Camp Kiinder Ring Hopewell Junction, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | General | $6,500 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| US Artists Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General | $4,000 |
| One Fair Wage Cambridge, MA | General | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $84,950 | $67,154 | $56,000 | 11 | $75,456 | — |
| 2019 | $827,090 | $38,716 | $61,240 | $50,000 | 12 | $29,153 | $41,361 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grantees included Feeding America, whose stated mission is to advance change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food; Direct Relief, which says it improves the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies; the National Domestic Workers Alliance, which says it works to win domestic workers respect, dignity, and labor protections; and One Fair Wage, which says it works to raise wages, improve service-sector working conditions, and end subminimum wages.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $56,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $7,500 each to Island Harvest Food Bank and City Harvest; $7,000 to Camp Kiinder Ring; $6,500 to the Equal Justice Initiative; and $5,000 each to Direct Relief, Feeding America, US Artists, and the National Domestic Workers Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Michael Strauss as Director & COO, and Gary Strauss, Stefanie Tucker, Richard Strauss, and Sondra Strauss as directors.
R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc's 2020 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Gary Strauss
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Strauss
Director & COO
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Strauss
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sondra Strauss
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefanie Tucker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc
How much does R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc give each year?
R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc gave $56K across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $50K across 12 grants.
What is R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,091, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc give grants?
R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (18%) and Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Island Harvest Food Bank ($7,500), City Harvest ($7,500) and Camp Kiinder Ring ($7,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated in its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2896338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does R & S Strauss Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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