Seniel and Dorothy Ostrow Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-6029169 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$53K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
51% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Opera Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Overtone Industries | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Opera America | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Beth Morrisison Projects | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $4,500 |
| Center Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $3,500 |
| The Glimmerglass Opera | Cooperstown, NY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Actor Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Central City Opera | Central City, CO | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Theatre Communications Group | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Lange Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Washington National Opera | Washington, DC | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Broadway Cares | Manhattan, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth Glasser Pediatric | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Love Joy Foundation | Inglewood, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Opera Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Our House Grief Support | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Pbs | Arlington, VA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Right to Be | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Tahoe Foundation | Truckee, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Aspca Spayneuter Alliance | Asheville, NC | General operating support | $785 |
| Aspca Spayneuter Alliance | Asheville, NC | General operating support | $500 |
| Broadway Cares | Manhattan, NY | General operating support | $500 |
| Kcrw | Santa Monica, CA | General operating support | $500 |
| Kpcc | Pasadena, CA | General operating support | $500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation Parkinson | New York, NY | General operating support | $500 |
| On Site Opera Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General operating support | $500 |
| Venice Free Clinic | Venice, CA | General operating support | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,835 | 29 |
| 2023 | $35,828 | 32 |
| 2022 | $75,870 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621669349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6029169
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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