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The Osherow Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Akron, Ohio · EIN 346557733

The Osherow Family Foundation is a private foundation in Akron, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,195 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $9,980. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $13,711 the year before.

40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$45,5046$470,602
2024$13,7113$529,477
2025$34,1955$533,290

How to apply

The Osherow Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Osherow Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio3$18,715
Oregon2$15,480

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Neveh Shalom
Portland, OR
General support$9,980
Beth El Congregation
Akron, OH
General support$8,715
Jewish Community Board of Akron
Akron, OH
General support$7,000
Jewish Fed of GRTR Portland
Portland, OR
General support$5,500
Stewart's Caring Place
Fairlawn, OH
General support$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Osherow Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Osherow Family Foundation give?

$34,195 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.

Who runs The Osherow Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James Osherow (President), Michael Osherow (VP / Sec) and William L Caplan (Treasurer).

What does The Osherow Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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