Bostwick-Osterhout Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bostwick-Osterhout Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$31,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$450,780
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,000 | 4 | $326,377 |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 4 | $624,403 |
| 2025 | $31,000 | 8 | $450,780 |
How to apply
Bostwick-Osterhout Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $18,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Givedirectly | General purpose donation | $10,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | General purpose donation | $10,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General purpose donation | $3,000 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Rights | General purpose donation | $3,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | General purpose donation | $2,000 |
| Collins Arts and Sports Foundation | General purpose donationgeneral purpose donati | $1,000 |
| Burrito Boyz | General purpose donation | $1,000 |
| Pennisula Tennis Club | General purpose donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin J Bostwick
- Robin Osterhout
- Mary Bostwick
Questions people ask
Does Bostwick-Osterhout Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bostwick-Osterhout Foundation give?
$31,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bostwick-Osterhout Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin J Bostwick (Ceo), Robin Osterhout (Secretary/Treasurer) and Mary Bostwick (Board Member).