Jane and Michael Strauss Family
EIN 263839762Total Given 2016–2024
$834K
135 grants · $93K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $600–$5K
grant size
56%
supporter · 30/54 multi-year
repeat
$944K
Assets (2024)
54
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(847) 418-3447
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $94K | $1.1M | $65K | 1 |
| 2017 | $106K | $1.2M | $95K | 1 |
| 2018 | $116K | $1.1M | $122K | 1 |
| 2020 | $84K | $1.2M | $83K | 18 |
| 2021 | $97K | $1.2M | $133K | 24 |
| 2022 | $79K | $995K | $80K | 32 |
| 2023 | $107K | $1.0M | $47K | 31 |
| 2024 | $152K | $944K | $96K | 27 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 135 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$600
Median
$1K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$116K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MS
Michael Strauss
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
BR
Benjamin Rubin
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MP
Mitchell D Pawlan
8+ yrs
Director
JS
Jane Strauss
8+ yrs
Director
MS
Michael Strauss
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
BR
Benjamin Rubin
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MP
Mitchell D Pawlan
8+ yrs
Director
JS
Jane Strauss
8+ yrs
Director
MS
Michael Strauss
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
BR
Benjamin Rubin
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JS
Jane Strauss
8+ yrs
Director
MP
Mitchell D Pawlan
8+ yrs
Director
MS
Michael Strauss
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
BR
Benjamin Rubin
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JS
Jane Strauss
8+ yrs
Director
MP
Mitchell D Pawlan
8+ yrs
Director
MS
Michael Strauss
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
BR
Benjamin Rubin
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
JS
Jane Strauss
8+ yrs
Director
MP
Mitchell D Pawlan
8+ yrs
Director
MP
Mitchell D Pawlan
8+ yrs
Director
JS
Jane Strauss
8+ yrs
Officer
MS
Michael Strauss
8+ yrs
Officer
MP
Mitchell D Pawlan
8+ yrs
Director
MS
Michael Strauss
8+ yrs
Officer
JS
Jane Strauss
8+ yrs
Officer
MP
Mitchell D Pawlan
8+ yrs
Director
JS
Jane Strauss
8+ yrs
Officer
MS
Michael Strauss
8+ yrs
Officer
Grants Awarded (135 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See attached schedule | Highland Park, IL | $115,750 | Operational Support | 2018 |
| See attached schedule | Highland Park, IL | $105,500 | Operational Support | 2017 |
| See attached schedule | Highland Park, IL | $93,700 | Operational Support | 2016 |
| Musc | Charleston, SC | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $30,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $30,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Cancer Awareness Through Research | Carefree, AZ | $24,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Joyce Theater Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Washington, DC | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Washington, DC | $12,450 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Congregation Solel | Highland Park, IL | $12,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Congregation Solel | Highland Park, IL | $12,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Jewish Child and Family Services | Chicago, IL | $11,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Cancer Awareness Through Research | Carefree, AZ | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $8,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Congregation Solel | Highland Park, IL | $7,200 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Congregation Solel | Highland Park, IL | $7,200 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | $7,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | $6,300 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Congregation Makom Solel | Highland Park, IL | $6,250 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |