Oz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oz Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,249 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $9,200 and the largest $14,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$165,249
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$9,200
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $239,254 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $239,254 | 22 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $165,249 | 19 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Oz 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Oz Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $165,249 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Lee Brown | Charitable donation | $14,000 |
| Individual | College education | $12,972 |
| Individual | College education | $11,970 |
| Individual | College education | $11,667 |
| Individual | College education | $10,500 |
| Individual | College education | $10,250 |
| Individual | College education | $10,000 |
| Individual | College education | $9,667 |
| Individual | College education | $9,335 |
| Individual | College education | $9,200 |
| Individual | College education | $8,400 |
| Individual | College education | $8,400 |
| Individual | College education | $8,168 |
| Individual | College education | $7,720 |
| Individual | College education | $6,250 |
| Individual | College education | $5,000 |
| Individual | College education | $5,000 |
| Individual | College education | $3,500 |
| Individual | College education | $3,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Georgia Osborne
- Michael Smith
- Colby Smith
- Kristin Welter
- Jeremy Osborne
Questions people ask
Does Oz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oz Foundation give?
$165,249 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $9,200.
Who runs Oz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Georgia Osborne (VP Director), Michael Smith (President Treas Dir), Colby Smith (Director Manager) and Kristin Welter (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Oz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.