Nauheim Straus Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLA Habra, California · EIN 20-0661236 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | NAUHEIMSTRAUS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 843, LA HABRA CA 906330863 |
| Phone | 5626943397 |
| Form and materials | SEE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | SEE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ATTACHED |
| Restrictions | SEE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ATTACHED |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofya Yohanes - Univ of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Scholarshp - educational costs | $10,000 |
| Aaron Esterson - Tuoro Univ Nevada | Henderson, NV | Scholarshp - educational costs | $5,000 |
| Purdue Univ | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarshp - educational costs | $3,000 |
| Kristen Atcheson - Duke Univ | Durham, NC | Scholarshp - educational costs | $3,000 |
| Molly Keller - Columbia Univ NY | New York, NY | Scholarshp - educational costs | $2,500 |
| Univ of Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Scholarshp - educational costs | $2,500 |
| Ashley Laymon - Mercy Univ | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Scholarshp - educational costs | $2,500 |
| Carson Smith - Stanford Univ | Stanford, CA | Scholarshp - educational costs | $2,000 |
| Lorenzo Torres - St James School | Torrance, CA | Scholarshp - educational costs | $1,500 |
| Matthew Allen - Fullerton College | Fullerton, CA | Scholarshp - educational costs | $1,000 |
| Olivia Man - Rosary Academy | Fullerton, CA | Scholarshp - educational costs | $1,000 |
| Copeland Ono - Punahou School | Honolulu, HI | Scholarshp - educational costs | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth Man - Rosary Academy | Fullerton, CA | Scholarshp - educational costs | $1,000 |
| Manas Brahmbhatt - the Webb School | Claremond, CA | Scholarshp - educational costs | $750 |
| Neve Deroche - Saint Monica Academy | Montrose, CA | Scholarshp - educational costs | $750 |
The return also lists 39 grants to individuals ($103,275). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,775 | 54 |
| 2024 | $93,422 | 46 |
| 2023 | $96,315 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622029349100907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0661236
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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