Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland with $76.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$76.2Mtotal assets

1998IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC has awarded

40 grantees · $2.7M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Camp Airy and Louise Foundation $1.4M
American Society for Emergency Contracep $132K
Cherry Hill Strong $100K
Johns Hopkins $100K
Drink at the Well Inc $91K
Asylee Women Enterprise $75K
Johns Hopkins HEAL (Hopkins Esperanza $75K
Open Works $75K
Public Justice Center Inc $70K
The Pro Bono Counseling Project Inc $67K
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra $50K
Planned Parenthood of Maryland $50K
MOMCares inc $50K
CASH Campaign of Maryland Inc $50K
Soccer Without Borders $40K
Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative Edu $35K
Intercultural Counseling Connection $30K
Tahirih Justice Center $30K
Latino Economic Development Corporation $30K
Improving Education Inc $25K
Fusion Partnerships for (HOPE) $24K
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore $15K
Adelante Latina Inc $12K
Library of Congress $12K
Leveling the Playing Field $12K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$2.9M
FY2019$3M
FY2020$4.5M
FY2021$2.6M
FY2022$2.7M
FY2023$2.9M

About Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersBaltimore, Maryland
EIN522040073
IRS ruling1998

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC?

Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland with $76.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC?

Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC's EIN is 522040073. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC?

Private foundations like Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Aaron Straus and Lillie Straus Foundation INC. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.