FIREDOLL FOUNDATION
https://WWW.FIREDOLL.ORGTotal Given 2018–2024
$8.4M
372 grants · $1.2M avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $18K–$25K
grant size
43%
supporter · 92/213 multi-year
repeat
$14.1M
Assets · 2021
213
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
FAYE OR SANDOR STRAUS FIREDOLL FOUN
Phone
9259373112
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
GRANT PROPOSAL, CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, COPY OF 501(C)(3) LETTER.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1.9M | $11.8M | $1.5M | 87 |
| 2020 | $2.2M | $12.2M | $2.6M | 95 |
| 2021 | $950K | $14.1M | $1.1M | 44 |
| 2022 | $1.1M | $11.8M | $1.9M | 50 |
| 2024 | $2.2M | $14.0M | $3.0M | 96 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 372 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$18K
Median
$25K
Average
$22K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$60K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Sandor Straus | President | — |
| Faye Straus | Vice President / Treasurer | — |
Grants Awarded (372 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS | NEW YORK, NY | $60,000 | 30K GENERAL SUPPORT, 30K AL OTRO LADO CASE | 2018 |
| EAST BAY COMMUNITY LAW CENTER | BERKELEY, CA | $50,000 | DDDP GENERAL SUPPORT + CLEAN SLATE | 2022 |
| PLOUGHSHARES FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | REDUCE NEUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT | 2020 |
| EAST BAY COMMUNITY LAW CENTER | BERKELEY, CA | $50,000 | DETENTION & DEPORTATION DEFENCE | 2020 |
| OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER CC COUNTY | MARTINEZ, CA | $50,000 | STAND TOGETHER CONTRA COSTA SUPPORT | 2021 |
| OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER CC COUNTY | MARTINEZ, CA | $50,000 | STAND TOGETHER CONTRA COSTA SUPPORT | 2020 |
| CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY | TUCSON, AZ | $50,000 | ECOLOGY AND WILDLIFE PRESERVATION | 2020 |
| Pangea Legal Services | san Francisco, CA | $50,000 | General Support,Asylee Legal Emp | 2024 |
| TIDES CENTER PALESTINE LEGAL | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $45,000 | PALESTINE LEGAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| East Bay Sanctuary Covenant | Berkeley, CA | $40,000 | Walk-in Clinic & Afghan Support | 2024 |
| East Bay Community Law Center | Berkeley, CA | $40,000 | DDDP General Support + Clean Slate | 2024 |
| SOCIAL GOOD FUND | RICHMOND, CA | $35,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE | BERKELEY, CA | $35,000 | MATH BOOKS; MATHICAL BOOK PRIZE | 2022 |
| SHELTER INC | CONCORD, CA | $35,000 | TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM | 2018 |
| MARINE MAMMAL CENTER | SAUSALITO, CA | $35,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $35,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT $25K; GXF $10K | 2018 |
| MARINE MAMMAL CENTER | SAUSALITO, CA | $35,000 | SIP & SEE $5,000; GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $35,000 | GRANT: $25K GEN'L SUPP; $10K GXF | 2020 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Oakland, CA | $35,000 | General Support | 2024 |
| SHELTER INC | CONCORD, CA | $35,000 | MTN. VIEW FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER | 2020 |
| MATH SCIENCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE | BERKELEY, CA | $35,000 | MATH BOOKS: MATHICAL BOOK PRIZE | 2018 |
| MARINE MAMMAL CENTER | SAUSALITO, CA | $35,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| CSU EAST BAY FOUNDATION INC | HAYWARD, CA | $31,798 | TBI RESEARCH | 2022 |
| MIDDLE EAST CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE | BERKELEY, CA | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| RENAISSANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $30,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |