Osprey Foundation

EIN 36-4000368 · IL · NTEE T22Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$11K Funds in IL, DC, WI +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Osprey Foundation based in IL paid 13 grants totaling $100K to 13 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $13K, with a median of $11K. Its largest recipients included CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, EARTH JUSTICE LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, and CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$873,978
Giving (latest yr)
$100,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$11K
Recipients
13
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra$13,000
  • Earth Justice Legal Defense Fund$13,000
  • Conservation Biology Institute$12,000
  • Sierra Club Foundation$12,000
  • Amnesty International$11,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$24,000 · 4 grants
  • District of Columbia$13,000 · 1 grant
  • Wisconsin$13,000 · 3 grants
  • Oregon$12,000 · 1 grant
  • California$12,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$11,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (13)

Earth Justice Legal Defense Fund
Washington, DC
Further Exempt Purpose
$13,000
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
Further Exempt Purpose
$13,000
Conservation Biology Institute
Corvallis, OR
To Further the Exempt Purpose
$12,000
Sierra Club Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Further Exempt Purpose
$12,000
Amnesty International
New York, NY
Further Exempt Purpose
$11,000
Citizens United for Research of Epilepsy
Burr Ridge, IL
Further Exempt Purpose
$11,000
Kijana Ed Empowerment
North Palm Beach, FL
Further Exempt Purpose
$10,000
Christ Lutheran Church4 Pete Sake
Spring Green, WI
Further Exempt Purpose
$5,500
Kqed
Hagerstown, MD
To Further Exempt Purpose
$5,000
WI Public Radio
Milwaukee, WI
Further Exempt Purpose
$5,000
River Valley School District
Spring Green, WI
Further Exempt Purpose
$2,500
Chicago Public Media
Chicago, IL
Further Exempt Purpose
$0

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Osprey Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Osprey Foundation is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 8 states.

In its most recent filing, Osprey Foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $100K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $13K (median $11K).

Recent recipients include CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, EARTH JUSTICE LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Osprey Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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