Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN
Preselected recipients only
Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN is a private foundation in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $11,000. 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$225,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $260,500 the year before.
5% 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 | $364,500 | 43 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $260,500 | 39 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $225,000 | 25 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN 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 Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 25 | $225,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Donation | $11,000 |
| Maine Island Trail Assoc | Donation | $11,000 |
| Pine Tree Society | Donation | $11,000 |
| Univ of So Maine - Music School | Donation | $11,000 |
| Iris Network | Donation | $11,000 |
| The Ecology School | Donation | $11,000 |
| Portland Public Library | Donation | $11,000 |
| So Maine Agency on Aging | Donation | $11,000 |
| Sweetser Agency | Donation | $11,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Donation | $11,000 |
| Laudholm Trust | Donation | $11,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | Donation | $11,000 |
| Maine Audubon Soc | Donation | $11,000 |
| McArthur Public Library | Donation | $11,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Donation | $11,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $11,000 |
| Apex Youth Conection | Donation | $11,000 |
| Childrens Museum Theater Maine | Donation | $11,000 |
| Opportunity Alliance | Donation | $11,000 |
| Wayfinder Schools | Donation | $11,000 |
| HHRC | Donation | $1,000 |
| NRCM | Donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,000 |
| Maine Humanities Council | Donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel Brown
- Daniel Bruzgo CPA
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN give?
$225,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN?
Its 2025 filing lists Joel Brown (General Manager) and Daniel Bruzgo CPA (Treasurer).
What does Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.