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Strauss Family Foundation Inc

  • Northbrook, IL
  • Tax-exempt since April 2015
  • EIN: 26-3839762

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$95.5k (2024)

Expenses
$171k (2024)

Total Assets
$770k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$95,538
Expenses
$170,627
Net Income
-$75,089
Net Assets
$769,716
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $22,249
23.3%
Sales of Assets $73,289
76.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $157,495
92.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $769,716
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $769,716
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Strauss (President) $0 $0
Benjamin Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jane Strauss (Director) $0 $0
Mitchell D Pawlan (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 2, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$46,951
Expenses
$131,215
Net Income
-$84,264
Net Assets
$844,805
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $20,410
43.5%
Sales of Assets $26,541
56.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $113,589
86.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $844,805
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $844,805
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Strauss (President) $0 $0
Benjamin Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jane Strauss (Director) $0 $0
Mitchell D Pawlan (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$80,264
Expenses
$103,921
Net Income
-$23,657
Net Assets
$927,347
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $18,834
23.5%
Sales of Assets $61,430
76.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $85,864
82.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $928,663
Total Liabilities $1,316
Net Assets $927,347
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Strauss (President) $0 $0
Benjamin Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jane Strauss (Director) $0 $0
Mitchell D Pawlan (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$132,944
Expenses
$120,954
Net Income
$11,990
Net Assets
$951,004
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $20,000
15.0%
Interest Revenue $8,620
6.5%
Dividends $12,568
9.5%
Sales of Assets $91,756
69.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $101,334
83.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $951,004
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $951,004
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Strauss (President) $0 $0
Benjamin Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jane Strauss (Director) $0 $0
Mitchell D Pawlan (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 27, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$82,908
Expenses
$100,819
Net Income
-$17,911
Net Assets
$939,013
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,000
6.0%
Interest Revenue $9,440
11.4%
Dividends $14,145
17.1%
Sales of Assets $54,323
65.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $86,980
86.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $939,014
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $939,013
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Strauss (President) $0 $0
Benjamin Rubin (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jane Strauss (Director) $0 $0
Mitchell D Pawlan (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 24, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$70,639
Expenses
$125,532
Net Income
-$54,893
Net Assets
$956,924
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $35,905
50.8%
Sales of Assets $34,734
49.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $113,604
90.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $956,925
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $956,924
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Strauss (Officer) $0 $0
Jane Strauss (Officer) $0 $0
Mitchell D Pawlan (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on June 25, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$121,671
Expenses
$137,724
Net Income
-$16,053
Net Assets
$1,011,818
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $25,000
20.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $29,415
24.2%
Sales of Assets $67,202
55.2%
Other Income $54
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $124,966
90.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,011,818
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,011,818
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Strauss (Officer) $0 $0
Jane Strauss (Officer) $0 $0
Mitchell D Pawlan (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$94,842
Expenses
$124,270
Net Income
-$29,428
Net Assets
$1,027,871
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $25,000
26.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $24,695
26.0%
Sales of Assets $44,924
47.4%
Other Income $223
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $112,550
90.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,027,871
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,027,871
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Strauss (Officer) $0 $0
Jane Strauss (Officer) $0 $0
Mitchell D Pawlan (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$64,806
Expenses
$113,581
Net Income
-$48,775
Net Assets
$1,057,299
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $5,000
7.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $23,979
37.0%
Sales of Assets $35,827
55.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $102,008
89.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,057,299
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,057,299
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michael Strauss (Officer) $0 $0
Jane Strauss (Officer) $0 $0
Mitchell D Pawlan (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$127,508
Expenses
$133,174
Net Income
-$5,666
Net Assets
$1,106,074
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $25,000
19.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $27,486
21.6%
Sales of Assets $75,022
58.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $117,697
88.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,106,074
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,106,074

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$135,865
Expenses
$93,246
Net Income
$42,619
Net Assets
$1,111,740
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $25,000
18.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $31,733
23.4%
Sales of Assets $79,132
58.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $80,216
86.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,111,740
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,111,740

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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