Oos Charitable Corporation
Preselected recipients only
Oos Charitable Corporation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $630,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $220,000. 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$630,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $570,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 | $570,000 | 27 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $630,000 | 27 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
Oos Charitable Corporation 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 Oos Charitable Corporation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $498,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $31,000 |
| New York | 4 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $29,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $14,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Please Touch Museum | General | $220,000 |
| Friends of 2125 Chestnut Street | General | $95,000 |
| Drexel University | General | $62,500 |
| Humane Society of Pagosa Springs | General | $30,000 |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University | General | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $18,000 |
| Humane Society of North Texas | General | $16,000 |
| Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia | General | $16,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General | $15,000 |
| Whyy | General | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Kinder Way Farm Sanctuary | General | $14,000 |
| Partners for Sacred Places | General | $12,000 |
| Philabundance | General | $12,000 |
| Save the Children | General | $12,000 |
| Morris Animal Refuge | General | $10,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc Kera | General | $10,000 |
| UNICEF | General | $9,000 |
| Wagner Free Institute of Science | General | $6,000 |
| The Baldwin School | General | $4,000 |
| The Old Jail Art Center | General | $3,000 |
| Trinity Center for Urban Life | General | $3,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania- Penn Museum | General | $2,500 |
| New York Public Radio Wnyc | General | $2,000 |
| Art Guild of Create | General | $1,000 |
| Linwood Spiritual Center | General | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Oona Sperr
- Gary W Reese
- Thomas W White
- Suzanne M Hale
Questions people ask
Does Oos Charitable Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oos Charitable Corporation give?
$630,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Oos Charitable Corporation?
Its 2024 filing lists Oona Sperr (President, Director), Gary W Reese (VP, Treasurer), Thomas W White (VP, Secretary, Director) and Suzanne M Hale (VP, Asst Treasurer, Director).
What does Oos Charitable Corporation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.