Oshman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oshman Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2023 it gave $506,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $473,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$506,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$473,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2023 was up from $364,500 the year before.
57% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $364,500 | 12 | $4.4 million |
| 2023 | $506,500 | 7 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Oshman 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.
What Oshman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $504,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Orange Show Foundation | Charitable | $473,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Stages Repertory Theater | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christmas Bay Foundation | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Susan Smith Blackburn Prize | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Visionary Arts Museum | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn Oshman
- Karen Desenberg
- Andrew Lubetkin
Questions people ask
Does Oshman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oshman Foundation give?
$506,500 in tax year 2023, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Oshman Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Marilyn Oshman (President/Treasurer), Karen Desenberg (V.p./Secretary) and Andrew Lubetkin (V.p./Asst. Secretary/Treas).
What does Oshman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.