Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN
Invitation OnlyCape Elizabeth, Maine · EIN 47-2337934 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000 and $11,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree Society | Bath, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Univ of So Maine - Music School | Gorham, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Iris Network | Portland, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| The Ecology School | Saco, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Portland Public Library | Portland, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| So Maine Agency on Aging | Scarborough, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Sweetser Agency | Saco, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Laudholm Trust | Wells, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | Portland, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Mcarthur Public Library | Biddeford, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Childrens Museum Theater Maine | Porltand, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Opportunity Alliance | So Portland, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Wayfinder Schools | New Glouster, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Maine Humanities Council | Portland, ME | Donation | $1,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($59,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $260,500 | 39 |
| 2023 | $364,500 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612009349100151
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2337934
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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