Sundel-strauss Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting charitable missions, primarily within the Jewish community. It provides funding to various organizations, including those involved in health, community service, and research, with a notable emphasis on Jewish charities and cancer research initiatives. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, health organizations, and cultural centers. Its philanthropic efforts are concentrated in the areas of Rhode Island and Florida, reflecting a commitment to local and community-based causes.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid-sized charitable organizations with a clear charitable mission—especially Jewish community groups, local community-service organizations, and health/cancer-related charities—operating in Rhode Island or with ties to the foundation's regional network.
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence or programs in Rhode Island or existing ties to organizations in Florida, Massachusetts, or DC.
- • Project or operating budgets aligned with modest one-time grants (typical award sizes range from small donations up to around $20,000).
- • Mission alignment with Jewish community services, health/cancer research, or community service activities.
- • An established nonprofit track record or referral from a known local partner.
Geography
Grants were distributed across four states in the observed years, but more than half of dollars stayed in the foundation's home state, indicating a multi-state but regionally concentrated footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a dozen distinct recipients and multiple independent organizations funded, with nine repeat grantees from the prior year; dollar distribution is concentrated among a few top recipients but the recipient set itself is not tiny.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly accepts unsolicited requests on a rolling basis, a tangible letter/phone contact route exists, and three new recipients appeared in the latest year, so unfamiliar applicants have a realistic pathway to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
