Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 13-3377987 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$170K
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Zoological Society | Washington, DC | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Pars Equality Center | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Season of Sharing | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Roque Valley Manor Foundation | Medford, OR | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Surf Happens Foundation | Carpinteria, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Whales of Guerrero | Portland, OR | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| World Dream Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | Washington, DC | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Navy League of the United States | Arlington, WA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Reone805 | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Santa Barbara Carriage & Western Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Straus Family Historical Society | Smithtown, NY | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Child Foundation | Portland, OR | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Exploratorium | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Northern Virginia Science Center | Fairfax, VA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Prep for Prep | New York, NY | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Rogue Retreat | Medford, OR | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Center for Artesteem | Oakland, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Moxi | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The Schneider Art Museum | Ashland, OR | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Celia's House | Medford, OR | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Giraffe Heroes Project | Langley, WA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Girls Inc | New York, NY | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | New York, NY | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Marin Academy | San Rafael, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Maslow Project | Medford, OR | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Ashland, OR | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Panthera | New York, NY | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | Atherton, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Foodbank | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| St Luke's Health System | Boise, ID | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Branson School | Ross, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Gangaji Foundation | Ashland, OR | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Giraffe Conservation Foundation | Orlando, FL | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Wood River Fire Fighter's Association | Hailey, ID | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Brooklyn, NY | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $500 |
| Greater Good Charities | Seattle, WA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $500 |
| Humane Society of NY | New York, NY | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $500 |
| Livingdying Project | Fairfax, CA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $500 |
| The 500 Foundation | Greenville, SC | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $500 |
| Women for Afghan Women | Alexandria, VA | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | In furtherance of 501(C)(3) exempt purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169,500 | 59 |
| 2023 | $109,160 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3377987
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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