Straus Historical Society Inc

Organization Overview

Straus Historical Society Inc is located in Smithtown, NY. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Straus Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Straus Historical Society Inc generated $163.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $109.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FOSTER THE PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE SETTLEMENT OF JEWS IN THE UNITED STATES (AND IN PARTICULAR, THE FAMILY OF LAZARUS AND SARA STRAUS) AND TO EDUCATE A DIVERSE PUBLIC ABOUT THEIR HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IN CARRYING OUT ITS MISSION, THE SOCIETY CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND EXCHANGES INFORMATION WITH INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE SETTLEMENT OF JEWS IN THE UNITED STATES, AND IN PARTICULAR, THE FAMILY OF LAZARUS AND SARA STRAUS. THE FOCUS OF THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES ON THE STRAUS FAMILY IS BASED ON THE FAMILY'S INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT, COMMERCE, AND PHILANTHROPY. THE SOCIETY DISSEMINATES THE RESULTS OF ITS RESEARCH IN THE FORM OF NEWSLETTERS, REPORTS, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AS WELL AS THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AT SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC FORA. IN ADDITION, THE SOCIETY WILL MAKE AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS, AUTHORS, AND STUDENTS, MATERIALS THAT WILL ASSIST THEM IN THEIR RESEARCH, NOT ONLY OF THE FAMILY, BUT OF AMERICAN HISTORY DURING THE TIMES THE STRAUS FAMILY HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN AMERICAN LIFE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joan Adler
Executive Director
$35,300
Mark Altschuler
Secretary
$0
Richard Gerstman
Vice-Chairman
$0
Lawrence Kahn
Treasurer
$0
David Kurzman
Chairman
$0
Al Berr
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$90,163
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$90,163
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $25,574
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $47,677
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $163,414

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Straus Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $7,228.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Austin Community Foundation

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: FOR KOHN'S BIBLE

$7,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$228
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