Private foundation · EIN 41-6011524 · Bloomington, Minnesota

I a Oshaughnessy Foundation Inc

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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: 110 grants paid, $5.2M total, median $25K. 26% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
110
$5.2M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MN
26%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$80M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 110 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston College - City ConnectsChestnut Hill, MAScaling and sustaining integrated student support$306K
Uchicago ImpactChicago, ILEnhancing cultivate to deepen its impact on education$300K
Big Shoulders FundChicago, ILEmerging school leaders program$250K
Communities in Schools - ChicagoChicago, ILExpansion of cis of chicago's intensive student supports program$175K
Reading Partners Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNLiteracy tutoring growth and innovation to meet community needs$175K
TntpNew York, NYDenver metro charter leader cohort$175K
Reading PartnersWheat Ridge, COExpanding access to literacy tutoring$150K
Resilient Communities Resilitient Future IncDenver, COTrauma informed futures project$150K
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois IncWilmette, ILMore hope: boys hope girls home homes$140K
Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MORising rays program to prepare for kindergarten$140K
29 AcresCross Roads, TX1) expanded programming area, office/workstation space, and secure record storage area at denton county hub; 2) help fund greatest needs of…$97K
University of Notre Dame du LacSouth Bend, INThis grant would go to an existing endowment (john f. o'shaughnessy professor in strategic leadership).$97K
Baby's SpaceMinneapolis, MNSuccessful transition to kindergarten$92K
University of Notre Dame du LacSouth Bend, INThis grant would go to an existing endowment (john f. o'shaughnessy professor in strategic leadership).$92K
Florence CrittentonHelena, MTFunds will be used for renovating the cooney property in helena to serve as our central campus.$85K
University of Notre Dame du LacSouth Bend, INThis grant would go to an existing endowment (john f. o'shaughnessy professor in strategic leadership).$80K
University of Notre Dame du LacSouth Bend, INSupport for the jeanie poole o'shaughnessy excellence fund.$77K
Ascension Seton FoundationAustin, TXFunds will help buy cutting-edge nicu equipment.$75K
Family Engagement LabSan Francisco, CABuilding the capacity of teachers to engage families$75K
Noble SchoolsChicago, ILExcel expansion$75K
ReadworksBrooklyn, NYReadworks recommendation engion$75K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNGrow prepare2nspire programming$75K
Waterloo Greenway ConservancyAustin, TXSupport for the confluence legacy project$75K
Way to GrowMinneapolis, MNGreat by 8 expansion initiative$65K
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, COCenter for integrating ec mental health programs$58K
Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$52K
Focus Points Family Resource CenterDenver, COEarly childhood health fair & screenings$52K
Misericordia FoundationChicago, ILGeneral operating support$50K
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, COTo continue to support an endowed fund that we created last year for mental health support, prevention and advocacy for adolescent males ag…$50K
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN80x3: resilient from the start$50K
Jefferson Community FoundationPort Hadlock, WABuilding our internal capacity in order to pursue larger goals that lead to long lasting results.$50K
Lake Country SchoolMinneapolis, MNRenovate lake country's rural campus/farmstead in dunn county, wisconsin.$50K
Lake Country SchoolMinneapolis, MNLcs building expansion and renovation at the urban campus.$50K
University of Oklahoma FoundationNorman, OKSupport of the student enrichment and preparation program$50K
Whitefish Theatre CoWhitefish, MTFunds to upgrade and renovate the lobby of wtcs i.a. oshaughnessy cultural arts center.$50K
Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$48K
University of Notre Dame du LacSouth Bend, INSupport for the jeanie poole o'shaughnessy excellence fund$48K
Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$45K
Families RisingSt Paul, MNFra seeks to improve service quality for individuals and families impacted by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (fasd) and trauma.$42K
St Pius V Church and SchoolChicago, ILOperating support for the casa juan diego children's center.$40K
Jawaahir Dance CompanyMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$40K
Jefferson County Historical SocietyPort Townsend, WAOur project aims to design and build moveable walls for the art gallery space in the museum.$40K
On Your Feet FoundationEvanston, ILThis grant will focus on the following areas: supporting oyf's therapeutic retreat program, which creates a healing space for birthmothers;…$39K
Lake Country SchoolMinneapolis, MNLake country school annual fund$36K
Sacred Heart SchoolsChicago, ILSacred heart schools annual fund campaign$36K
CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates for ChildrenParker, COProvide financial support for various casa programs associated with children who have been abused, neglected or experienced a life challeng…$35K
GatheringplacePort Hadlock, WAFunds will support the construction of a new and permanent building to house and expand our programs.$32K
Regis Jesuit High SchoolAurora, COSupport of the strategic initiatives fund as part of the inspire & ignite 2025 campaign.$31K
Green Chair ProjectRaleigh, NCHome furnishings for community members in need.$30K
South Bend Center for the HomelessSouth Bend, INSupport the work of the homeless center in a time of great need$28K
University of Notre Dame du LacSouth Bend, INFunds will support the timothy j. o'shaughnessy faculty fellowship endowment$28K
Spy Hop ProductionsSalt Lake City, UTSupport spyhop's ongoing programming.$27K
The Humanity AllianceVictoria, MNGeneral operating support$26K
Alliance for Choice in EducationNorman, COThe purpose of this request is to support our ongoing initiative of providing partial k-12 private school scholarships to lower-income fami…$25K
American Prairie FoundationBozeman, MTGeneral operating for land preservation$25K
Artists Space IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$25K
BffoundationBentonville, ARFor a panel at the festival to teach young producers on how the market is looking today and the options for them$25K
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, COTo continue to support the existing endowed fund for mental health support, prevention and advocacy for children and teens established by t…$25K
Denver Museum of Nature & ScienceDenver, COTo continue supporting the o'shaughnessy endowment at the colorado museum of nature and science.$25K
Denver Rescue MissionDenver, COTo help the needy$25K

By state: Illinois 14 · Minnesota 29 · Colorado 24 · Indiana 10 · New York 5 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

I a Oshaughnessy Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomington, Minnesota, administered in care of Northern Trust Co Ttee, tax-exempt since 1943. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does I a Oshaughnessy 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 I a Oshaughnessy Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.2M across 110 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does I a Oshaughnessy Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (14 grants), Minnesota (29 grants), Colorado (24 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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