Oshman Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 74-6039864 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$506K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
14% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orange Show Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable | $473,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Stages Repertory Theater | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christmas Bay Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Susan Smith Blackburn Prize | Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Visionary Arts Museum | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $506,500 | 7 |
| 2022 | $364,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349100847
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6039864
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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