LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
St. Louis, MO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
37-6448116
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Leon and Mary Strauss Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with grantees, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $266.7K across 83 grants, emphasizing its commitment to targeted engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CINEMA ST LOUIS
St. Louis, MO
$105K
5%
STAGES ST LOUIS
Chesterfield, MO
$65K
3%

THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST LOUIS
St. LOUIS, MO
$55K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Michigan, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $267 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include CINEMA ST LOUIS, STAGES ST LOUIS, and THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST LOUIS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
LEON AND MARY STRAUSS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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