Straus Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEvanston, Illinois · EIN 20-5841614 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$97K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hope Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $7,000 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Lake Bluff, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Camperships for Nebagamon | Lake Nebagamon, WI | Education | $5,000 |
| Celebrate the Beat | Dillon, CO | Education | $5,000 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | Evanston, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Forman School | Litchfield, CT | Education | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Washington, DC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Program support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | Program support | $5,000 |
| American Group Psychotherapy Association (Agpa) | Atlanta, GA | Program support | $3,000 |
| Community Partners for Affordable Housing | Libertyville, IL | Program support | $3,000 |
| Lambda Legal | Chicago, IL | Program support | $3,000 |
| Turning Point Health Center | Skokie, IL | Program support | $3,000 |
| Institute for Therapy Through the Arts | Evanston, IL | Program support | $2,500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Washington, DC | Program support | $2,500 |
| A Just Harvest | Chicago, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Next Stage Acts Project Inc | Putney, VT | Program support | $2,000 |
| Luc | Carol Stream, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Lawndale Community Church | Chicago, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Washington, DC | Program support | $2,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Boston, MA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Straus Historical Society | Smithtown, NY | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104356
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5841614
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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