Strauss Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 33-0757653 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sd Zoological Society | San Diego, CA | Provide assistancewith animal care | $40,000 |
| Aclu Foundation of Sd Imp Cnty | San Diego, CA | Provide assistance with public education | $35,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Provide assistance | $15,000 |
| Kpbs Radio Producers Club | San Diego, CA | Provide assistance with public education | $10,000 |
| Project Aware | Rancho Santa Margari, CA | Provide assistance | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Provide assistance | $10,000 |
| Friends of Mexican Develpment | New York, NY | Provide assistance | $7,500 |
| Sd Natural History Museum | San Diego, CA | Rovide assistance for cultural education | $6,000 |
| Global Communities | San Diego, CA | Provide assistance for education | $5,000 |
| Waldorf School | San Diego, CA | Provide assistance | $5,000 |
| Waldorf Institute of So Cal | Northridge, CA | Provide assistance | $5,000 |
| Sd Humane Society | San Diego, CA | Provide assistance | $3,000 |
| Oasis Institute | LA Mesa, CA | Provide assistance | $2,500 |
| Reuben H Fleet Space Center | San Diego, CA | Rovide assistance for cultural education | $2,000 |
| YWCA San Diego County | San Diego, CA | Provide assistance for outreach programs | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($117,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $274,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $230,100 | 20 |
| 2023 | $230,100 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621779349100817
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0757653
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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