The Rose and Bernard Strauss Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAmbler, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2742581 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$70K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$992K
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 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
50% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Idf (Fidf) | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Restricted-Multi-Year pledge for a new playground | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom (Afmda) | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | Warrington, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mazon | Albert Lea, MN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Cupboard of Ambler | Ambler, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of Yad Lakashish | Englewood, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Main Line Art Center | Haverford, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Oregon State Hillel | Eugene, OR | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bucks County SPCA | New Hope, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Health | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $40,750 | 6 |
| 2023 | $47,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349101579
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2742581
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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