Bostwick-Osterhout Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 86-3818045 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$31K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$451K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Givedirectly | New York, NY | General purpose donation | $10,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | General purpose donation | $10,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | General purpose donation | $3,000 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Rights | Chicago, IL | General purpose donation | $3,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General purpose donation | $2,000 |
| Collins Arts and Sports Foundation | San Diego, CA | General purpose donationgeneral purpose donati | $1,000 |
| Burrito Boyz | Carlsbad, CA | General purpose donation | $1,000 |
| Pennisula Tennis Club | San Diego, CA | General purpose donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $17,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622259349100232
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3818045
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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