Private foundation · EIN 39-6057530 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

John Oster Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $3,500 total, median $1,000. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$3,500
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $3,500; Part I reports $54K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Heart Association American Heart AssociationMilwaukee, WICivic enhancement$1,500
City Forward Collective City Forward CollectiveMilwaukee, WICivic enhancement$1,000
Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WICivic enhancement$1,000

About this foundation

John Oster Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1959. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does John Oster Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John Oster Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3,500 across 3 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does John Oster Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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