Private foundation · EIN 72-1589724 · Lincolnshire, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Osa Foundation

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: 31 grants paid, $719K total, median $24K. 61% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$719K
Median grant
$24K
Stays in IL
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.1M

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Louis UniversityChicago, ILLearn and earn in three$50K
Sunnyside FoundationTucson, AZSunnyside High School EV CTE program$50K
Sunnyside FoundationTucson, AZSUSD Tri-School Partnership$40K
National Louis UniversityChicago, ILAccelerate u$30K
One Million DegreesChicago, ILGeneral operating$30K
Leap InnovationsChicago, ILGeneral Operating$30K
Braven ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral operating$25K
Chicago ScholarsChicago, ILGeneral operating$25K
Educators for Excellence ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral operating$25K
EmbarcChicago, ILGeneral operating$25K
Golden Apple FoundationChicago, ILGeneral operating$25K
The Modern Classrooms ProjectWashington, DCChicago operations$25K
Scholarships AzTucson, AZGeneral Operating$25K
Amphitheater Schools FoundationTucson, AZEcho Program at Nash Elementary$25K
Community Investment CorporationTucson, AZCountdown to Kinder Program$25K
University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZSchool Garden Workshop Utterback$24K
High JumpChicago, ILGeneral operating$20K
Intrinsic SchoolsChicago, ILDowntown campus$20K
Genesys Works ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral Operating$20K
Higher GroundTucson, AZGeneral Operating$20K
Rebuilding ExchangeEvanston, ILGeneral Operating$20K
Boys to Men TucsonTucson, AZGeneral Operating$20K
Springboard CollaborativePhiladelphia, PAChicago Programming$20K
The Chicago Public Education FundChicago, ILGeneral operating$15K
Imentor ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral operating$15K
Sequoia Springs Trauma Healing Center IncTucson, AZGeneral operating$15K
Teachers Supporting TeachersChicago, ILGeneral operating$15K
JobpathTucson, AZGeneral Operating$15K
One Goal ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral operating$10K
Partnership for College CompletionChicago, ILGeneral operating$10K
Kipp Chicago Public SchoolsChicago, ILModel UN Program$5,000

By state: Illinois 19 · Arizona 10 · District of Columbia 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Osa Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincolnshire, Illinois, administered in care of Robin Lavin, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Osa Foundation 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 Osa Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $719K across 31 grants, a median of $24K.

Where does Osa Foundation give?

Illinois (19 grants), Arizona (10 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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