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Firedoll Foundation

Walnut Creek, CA 943301999 www.firedoll.org

The Firedoll Foundation is a Walnut Creek-based philanthropic organization focusing on environmental conservation, human rights, and community development, with assets of over $8 million and leadership by Sandor and Faye Straus.

Overview

About Firedoll Foundation

The Firedoll Foundation, based in Walnut Creek, California, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $8,138,637. The foundation's annual expenses are $2,735,383, and it generates a revenue of $2,976,494. It focuses on a wide range of subject areas including environmental conservation, sustainable development, human rights, and community development. Specific interests include water resources, biodiversity, sustainable forestry, immigrant and refugee rights, and international peace and security. The foundation supports projects across various cities and states in the U.S., including major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. The foundation is led by Sandor Straus, President, and Faye Straus, Vice President and Treasurer, both of whom work on a voluntary basis without compensation.

Focus areas

EnvironmentNatural resourcesWater resourcesOceans and coastal watersBiodiversityWildlife biodiversityAquatic wildlife protectionAgriculturefishing and forestryForestrySustainable forestryCommunity and economic developmentSustainable developmentBusiness and industryEntrepreneurshipInternational human rightsAntidiscriminationImmigrant and refugee rightsHuman servicesShelter and residential careHomeless sheltersInternational relationsInternational peace and security- Less

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Key statistics
Total Assets $8.1M
Total Awarded This Year $2.2M
Average Grant Size $23K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 11,977
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact information
Walnut Creek, CA, US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total assets
$8,138,637

in 2024, compared to $11,827,787 in 2023

Annual grants
$2,219,000

96 grants awarded in 2024

Program expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Assets over time

Grants

Grant awards
PurposeLocation
$50,000OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER CC COUNTYSTAND TOGETHER CONTRA COSTA SUPPORT800 FERRY STREET MARTINEZ, CA US2022
$50,000EAST BAY COMMUNITY LAW CENTERDDDP GENERAL SUPPORT + CLEAN SLATE2921 ADELINE ST BERKELEY, CA US2023
$50,000Pangea Legal ServicesGeneral Support,Asylee Legal Emp391 Sutter St Suite 500 san Francisco, CA US2024
$40,000East Bay Community Law CenterDDDP General Support + Clean Slate2921 Adeline St Berkeley, CA US2024
$40,000East Bay Sanctuary CovenantWalk-in Clinic & Afghan Support2362 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA US2024
$35,000MARINE MAMMAL CENTERGENERAL SUPPORT2000 BUNKER ROAD SAUSALITO, CA US2022
$35,000SOCIAL GOOD FUNDGENERAL SUPPORT12651 SAN PABLO AVE RICHMOND, CA US2022
$35,000MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH INSTITUTEMATH BOOKS; MATHICAL BOOK PRIZE17 GAUSS WAY BERKELEY, CA US2023
$35,000Common Counsel FoundationGeneral Support1624 Franklin Street 1022 Oakland, CA US2024
$31,798CSU EAST BAY FOUNDATION INCTBI RESEARCH25800 CARLOS BEE BLVD HAYWARD, CA US2023
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People

Leadership & staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
SS
SANDOR STRAUS
PRESIDENT$02022
FS
FAYE STRAUS
VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER$02022
SS
SANDOR STRAUS
PRESIDENT$02023
FS
FAYE STRAUS
VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER$02023
SS
Sandor Straus
President$02024
FS
Faye Straus
Vice President / Treasurer$02024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025