Osborne Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Osborne Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $3,000. 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$25,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$494,159
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $21,500 | 10 | $406,342 |
| 2024 | $22,500 | 10 | $452,906 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 10 | $494,159 |
How to apply
Osborne Legacy 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 Osborne Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | $8,500 |
| Ohio | 3 | $7,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Tree House | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Providence House | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Akin | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lakeview Cemetary Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Oregon Natural Desert Association | Charitable | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel S Osborne
- Michele C Osborne
Questions people ask
Does Osborne Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Osborne Legacy Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Osborne Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel S Osborne (President/Treasurer) and Michele C Osborne (Vice President/Secretary).
What does Osborne Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.