The Osprey Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Osprey Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $790,000. 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$6.1 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$790,000
- Assets$35.8 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.8 million the year before.
36% 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 | $5.8 million | 22 | $39.8 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 27 | $35.8 million |
How to apply
The Osprey Foundation Inc 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 Osprey Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $1.9 million in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $985,874 |
| New York | 4 | $700,000 |
| California | 1 | $403,325 |
| Washington | 3 | $401,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $150,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $72,717 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations Foundation | Clean cooking alliance | $790,000 |
| Irc International Water and Sanitation | Agenda for change, honduras and other programs | $700,000 |
| Frontier Finance Solutions Bv(cardona) | Health and gender benefits | $500,000 |
| Uptime Global | Piloting water safety incentives wash sector | $425,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | Water for people rawanda and clean water for clinics and schools | $403,325 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Water institute - assess household water use and health outcomes navajo nation | $400,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Conduct water survey dine households navajo nation | $350,000 |
| Wateraid America Inc | Clean water and hygiene systems change | $300,000 |
| Acumen Fund Inc | Energy access for the hardest to reach | $250,000 |
| Interfaith America | Public policy | $200,000 |
| Burn Manufacturing | Clean cookstove manufacturing and distribution | $200,000 |
| Ima World Health | Clean cooking | $195,874 |
| Burn Design Lab | Clean cookstove development | $187,000 |
| On Being Project | Public policy | $150,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Water institute - legionella research | $150,000 |
| World Health Organization | Advocacy and communications | $114,130 |
| Container Based Sanitation Alliance (Cbsa) | Affordable, safe and dignified sanitation | $100,000 |
| Saha Global | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Water & Sanitation for Urban Populations (Wsup) | Systems change | $100,000 |
| Well for the Journey Inc | Faith based personal development | $100,000 |
| Cedepca USA | Biblical, theological and pastoral training programs | $75,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Water resources | $75,000 |
| Sanergy Inc | Container based sanitation | $72,717 |
| UNC School of Global Public Health | Water institute conference | $50,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Advocacy and communications | $50,000 |
| Institute for Islamic Christian Jewish Studies (Icjs) | Public policy | $25,000 |
| Splash International | Clean water and sanitation | $14,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Clarke
- Louis Boorstin
- Steven Scolari
Questions people ask
Does The Osprey Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Osprey Foundation Inc give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs The Osprey Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William Clarke (President), Louis Boorstin (Managing Director) and Steven Scolari (Sec/Treasurer).
What does The Osprey Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.