The John and Bonnie Strauss Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlano, Texas · EIN 27-2530561 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNT Foundation | Denton, TX | Towards the Commercial Music Excellence Fund | $100,000 |
| Dallas Leadership Foundation | Dallas, TX | Towards the Workforce Development Program ($25,000) and general operations ($50,000) | $75,000 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic Church | Plano, TX | Towards the capital campaign for the organ | $50,000 |
| Canisius College | Buffalo, NY | Towards the Luke J '30 and John L Strauss '61 Scholarship Fund | $30,000 |
| ACT for America Education Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | Towards ACT in Faith | $25,000 |
| Canisius High School | Buffalo, NY | Towards the Artist in Residence Program | $25,000 |
| Center for Urban Renewal and Educat | Washington, DC | Towards Clergy National Policy Summit | $25,000 |
| Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra | Dallas, TX | Jazz Scholarships & Jass Community Engagements | $25,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Towards PragerU Kids | $25,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Dallas, TX | Support for the Pharmacy Program | $25,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | Towards the People First Initiative | $25,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Towards School Choice, CRT & Border Security | $25,000 |
| Bishop Dunne Catholic School | Dallas, TX | Towards the Collegiate Institute | $20,000 |
| Retina Foundation of the Southwest | Dallas, TX | Towards the Age-Related Macular Degeneration Program | $20,000 |
| Vitae Foundation | Jefferson City, MO | Towards a Digital Marketing Strategy | $20,000 |
| 222 Foundation | Wheaton, IL | Towards Enabling & Sustaining Growth in Texas ($10,000) and end of year match campaign ($5,000) | $15,000 |
| Fr Cedric Ministries | Bainbridge Island, WA | Towards Production of Programs | $15,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Financial aid for students | $15,000 |
| Order of Malta American Association | New York, NY | American Association Campaign | $10,000 |
| The Storehouse of Collin County | Plano, TX | Support for Neighbors Pathway out of Poverty | $10,000 |
| Biblica Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | Towards the Treaure Hunt Bible for Central Asia | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | Dallas, TX | Tuition assistance | $5,000 |
| Mount St Michael Catholic School | Dallas, TX | Tuition assistance | $5,000 |
| Safe Haven Animal Rescue of East Te | Yantis, TX | Towards the Wood County Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| West Dallas Community School | Dallas, TX | Towards student scholarships | $5,000 |
| White Rose Women's Center | Dallas, TX | Towards pregnancy counseling | $5,000 |
| Dallas Jazz Piano Society | Plano, TX | Towards support for concerts | $3,000 |
| American Wheelchair Foundation | Henderson, NV | Towards providing wheelchairs | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Collin County | McKinney, TX | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Plano Police Assocation Charities | Plano, TX | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | General support of a child in need | $1,000 |
| Christencom College | Front Royal, VA | Support for Christendom's mission | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Insync Exotics Inc | Wylie, TX | Animal care | $1,000 |
The return also lists 19 grants to individuals ($261,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $886,250 | 53 |
| 2023 | $880,622 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502709349100650
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2530561
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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