Osprey Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4000368 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$11,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,000.
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
69% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Justice Legal Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Further exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Further exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Further exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Conservation Biology Institute | Corvallis, OR | To further the exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Citizens United for Research of Epilepsy | Burr Ridge, IL | Further exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Further exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Kijana Ed Empowerment | North Palm Beach, FL | Further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Christ Lutheran Church4 Pete Sake | Spring Green, WI | Further exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Kqed | Hagerstown, MD | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Wi Public Radio | Milwaukee, WI | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| River Valley School District | Spring Green, WI | Further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Further exempt purpose | $0 |
| Environmental Law & Poverty Ctr | Chicago, IL | Further exempt purpose | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $99,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600439349100225
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4000368
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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