Straus-Harris Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-1869371 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$628K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$22M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mural Arts Program | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $160,000 |
| Nationalities Service Center | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $110,000 |
| InterAct Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $70,000 |
| 1812 Theater Company | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Lantern Theater Company | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Theatre Exile | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| The Center - Philadephia | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Samuel S Fleisher Art Memorial | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Settlement Music School | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Ballet X | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Scenic Works | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Black Star | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Inis Nua Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution to further donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $628,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $360,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1869371
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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