The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation
The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation is a private foundation based in Ambler, Pennsylvania. In filing year 2025, it reported $70,000 in grants to 14 organizations; its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation gave $70K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- +71.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -26.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $990,012
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 827 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA 19002
Phone: (215) 537-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of the IDF (Fidf) ($20K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (43%) and Pennsylvania (37%). The filing also reports shares for Washington, DC (7%), Minnesota (7%), and New Jersey (3%). Listed recipients included organizations in other states as well.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation gives
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2024) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the IDF (Fidf) New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Philadelphia, PA | Restricted-Multi-Year Pledge for a New Playground | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom (Afmda) New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center Warrington, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mazon Albert Lea, MN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Cupboard of Ambler Ambler, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of Yad Lakashish Englewood, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | $990,012 | $81,924 | $76,198 | $70,000 | 14 | $70,000 | $79,226 | $48,193 |
| 2024 | $981,494 | $54,791 | $43,819 | $40,750 | 6 | $40,750 | $53,472 | $46,936 |
| 2023 | $977,940 | $44,219 | $49,759 | $47,000 | 6 | $47,000 | $42,999 | $43,727 |
| 2022 | $986,736 | $54,753 | $53,395 | $50,000 | 7 | $50,000 | $52,585 | $46,403 |
| 2021 | $993,451 | $84,380 | $54,060 | $51,000 | 6 | $51,000 | $83,320 | $52,120 |
| 2020 | $958,826 | $48,474 | $51,103 | $48,000 | 4 | — | $48,474 | $46,217 |
| 2019 | $961,455 | $47,150 | $50,261 | $48,000 | 5 | — | $47,127 | $47,231 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K 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 included organizations with varied purposes. For example, Blood Cancer United describes its mission as working to cure several blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and families. Jewish Relief Agency says it addresses community needs through programs including monthly food distribution. Main Line Art Center says it aims to inspire artistic creativity for people of all ages and abilities and strengthen visual art’s role in community life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $70,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its 2025 grants, the foundation gave $20,000 to Friends of the IDF, $10,000 to Jewish National Fund for a restricted multi-year pledge for a new playground, and $5,000 each to American Friends of Magen David Adom, Blood Cancer United, Crohn’s Colitis Foundation of America, Israel Guide Dog Center, Jewish Relief Agency, and MAZON. Other listed grants included $2,000 to Community Cupboard of Ambler, Friends of Yad LaKashish, Main Line Art Center, and Oregon State Hillel, and $1,000 to Jefferson Health Corporation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Marcie Cohn as president and treasurer, Michael Strauss as vice president, and Eugene Kestenbaum as secretary.
The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation is led by Marcie Cohn, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcie Cohn
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Kestenbaum
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Strauss
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation
How much does The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation give each year?
The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation gave $70K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 6 grants.
What is The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation give grants?
The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (37%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of the IDF (Fidf) ($20,000), Jewish National Fund ($10,000) and American Friends of Magen David Adom (Afmda) ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation?
The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation reported $990K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied purposes. For example, Blood Cancer United describes its mission as working to cure several blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation's EIN?
The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2742581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation 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
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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 July 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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