The Osa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Osa Foundation is a private foundation in Lincolnshire, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $719,168 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $24,168 and the largest $50,000. 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$719,168
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$24,168
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $570,000 the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $570,000 | 31 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $719,168 | 31 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
The Osa 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 The Osa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $415,000 |
| Arizona | 10 | $259,168 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Louis University | Learn and earn in three | $50,000 |
| Sunnyside Foundation | Sunnyside High School EV CTE program | $50,000 |
| Sunnyside Foundation | SUSD Tri-School Partnership | $40,000 |
| National Louis University | Accelerate u | $30,000 |
| One Million Degrees | General operating | $30,000 |
| LEAP Innovations | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Braven Chicago | General operating | $25,000 |
| Chicago Scholars | General operating | $25,000 |
| Educators for Excellence Chicago | General operating | $25,000 |
| Embarc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Modern Classrooms Project | Chicago operations | $25,000 |
| Scholarships AZ | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Amphitheater Schools Foundation | Echo Program at Nash Elementary | $25,000 |
| Community Investment Corporation | Countdown to Kinder Program | $25,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | School Garden Workshop Utterback | $24,168 |
| High Jump | General operating | $20,000 |
| Intrinsic Schools | Downtown campus | $20,000 |
| Genesys Works Chicago | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Higher Ground | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Rebuilding Exchange | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Boys to Men Tucson | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Chicago Programming | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Public Education Fund | General operating | $15,000 |
| iMentor Chicago | General operating | $15,000 |
| Sequoia Springs Trauma Healing Center Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Teachers Supporting Teachers | General operating | $15,000 |
| JobPath | General Operating | $15,000 |
| One Goal Chicago | General operating | $10,000 |
| Partnership for College Completion | General operating | $10,000 |
| KIPP Chicago Public SChools | Model UN Program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Lavin
- Jack Lavin
- Andrea Lavin
- Eric Lavin
- David Lavin
Questions people ask
Does The Osa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Osa Foundation give?
$719,168 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $24,168.
Who runs The Osa Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robin Lavin (President/Secretary), Jack Lavin (V.P./Treasurer), Andrea Lavin (Director) and Eric Lavin (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Osa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.