Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 1986, with $364,875 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Co Hb 200 E Carrillo St 303, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 EIN 13-3377987 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$365K
▲ 60.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$197K
Net assets
$2.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating134 mo reserves · +46% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation: 134 mo reserves · +46% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Co Hb 200 E Carrillo St 303, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $83K (FY2016) to $365K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.2M
Operating margin
46.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $364,875▲60.9% | $196,643▲40.6% | $2,195,552▲8.3% | $2,195,552▲8.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $226,746▲215% | $139,861▼20.3% | $2,027,320▲4.5% | $2,027,320▲4.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $72,021▼41.0% | $175,399▼13.8% | $1,940,435▼5.1% | $1,940,435▼5.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $121,994▲18.4% | $203,405▼21.5% | $2,043,813▼3.8% | $2,043,813▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $103,021▼4.8% | $259,105▲73.2% | $2,125,224▼6.8% | $2,125,224▼6.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $108,219▼69.7% | $149,559▼8.2% | $2,281,308▼1.8% | $2,281,618▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $356,971▲75.1% | $162,907▼0.6% | $2,322,648▲9.1% | $2,322,958▲9.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $203,920▲146% | $163,950▲23.6% | $2,128,584▲1.9% | $2,128,894▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $82,752 | $132,660 | $2,088,614 | $2,088,614 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3377987, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation's EIN?
- Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3377987.
- How much revenue does Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation report?
- Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation reported $364,875 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family Foundation (EIN 13-3377987) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.