Osprey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Osprey Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $13,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $115,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 | $99,000 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 13 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 11 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Osprey 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.
What Osprey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $24,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $13,000 |
| California | 1 | $12,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $12,000 |
| New York | 1 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Justice Legal Defense Fund | Further exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Further exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Conservation Biology Institute | To further the exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Citizens United for Research of Epilepsy | Further exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Amnesty International | Further exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Kijana Ed Empowerment | Further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Christ Lutheran CHURCH4 Pete Sake | Further exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Kqed | To further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Wi Public Radio | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| River Valley School District | Further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Bohnen
- Helen Lee Bohnen
Questions people ask
Does Osprey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Osprey Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Osprey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Bohnen (Trustee) and Helen Lee Bohnen (Trustee).
What does Osprey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.