The Philip & Lynn Straus Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBedford Hills, New York · EIN 13-6161223 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$7.3M
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$52,508
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $52,508 and $3,610,381.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Street College of Education - Attachment 2 | New York, NY | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $3,610,701 |
| Zero to Three National Center - Attachment 1 | Washington, DC | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $3,610,381 |
| Bank Street College of Education | New York, NY | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $52,508 |
| Zero to Three National Center for Infantstoddlers | Washington, DC | Contribution to Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $52,508 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,326,098 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Nov 12, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202413179349100626
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6161223
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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