The Osa Foundation
Invitation OnlyLincolnshire, Illinois · EIN 72-1589724 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$719K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$24,168
Total assets$11.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
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
38% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Louis University | Chicago, IL | Learn and earn in three | $50,000 |
| Sunnyside Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Sunnyside High School EV CTE program | $50,000 |
| Sunnyside Foundation | Tucson, AZ | SUSD Tri-School Partnership | $40,000 |
| National Louis University | Chicago, IL | Accelerate u | $30,000 |
| One Million Degrees | Chicago, IL | General operating | $30,000 |
| LEAP Innovations | Chicago, IL | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Braven Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Educators for Excellence Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Embarc | Chicago, IL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Modern Classrooms Project | Washington, DC | Chicago operations | $25,000 |
| Scholarships AZ | Tucson, AZ | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Amphitheater Schools Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Echo Program at Nash Elementary | $25,000 |
| Community Investment Corporation | Tucson, AZ | Countdown to Kinder Program | $25,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | School Garden Workshop Utterback | $24,168 |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Intrinsic Schools | Chicago, IL | Downtown campus | $20,000 |
| Genesys Works Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Higher Ground | Tucson, AZ | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Rebuilding Exchange | Evanston, IL | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Boys to Men Tucson | Tucson, AZ | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Philadelphia, PA | Chicago Programming | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Public Education Fund | Chicago, IL | General operating | $15,000 |
| iMentor Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Sequoia Springs Trauma Healing Center Inc | Tucson, AZ | General operating | $15,000 |
| Teachers Supporting Teachers | Chicago, IL | General operating | $15,000 |
| JobPath | Tucson, AZ | General Operating | $15,000 |
| One Goal Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Partnership for College Completion | Chicago, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| KIPP Chicago Public SChools | Chicago, IL | Model UN Program | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $719,168 | 31 |
| 2023 | $570,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349100427
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1589724
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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