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Dorothy Suzi Osher Foundation is a private trust based in PORTLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Bruzgo & Co LLC. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $131K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2014 to $2.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maine. According to available records, Dorothy Suzi Osher Foundation has made 54 grants totaling $470K, with a median grant of $11K. The foundation has distributed between $220K and $250K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $11K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maine and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$11K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dorothy Suzi Osher Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, CA.
Dorothy Suzi Osher Foundation has distributed a total of $470K across 54 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $11K.
Dorothy Suzi Osher Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dorothy Suzi Osher Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Suzi Osher | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel Bruzgo | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joel Brown | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$470K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$11K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ Of So Maine - Music SchoolDONATION | Gorham, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Iris NetworkDONATION | Portland, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Wayfinder SchoolsDONATION | New Glouster, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustDONATION | Topsham, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| The Ecology SchoolDONATION | Saco, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| So Maine Agency On AgingDONATION | Scarborough, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Sweetser AgencyDONATION | Saco, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Center For Grieving ChildrenDONATION | Portland, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Maine Audubon SocDONATION | Falmouth, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Mcarthur Public LibraryDONATION | Biddeford, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Maine InitiativesDONATION | Portland, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Apex Youth ConectionDONATION | Biddeford, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Childrens Museum Theater MaineDONATION | Porltand, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Opportunity AllianceDONATION | So Portland, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Jackson LabratoryDONATION | Bar Harbor, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Portland Public LibraryDONATION | Portland, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Maine Island Trail AssocDONATION | Portland, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Portland Museum Of ArtDONATION | Portland, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Laudholm TrustDONATION | Wells, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Pine Tree SocietyDONATION | Bath, ME | $11K | 2022 |
| Robbie FoundationDONATION | Portland, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Maine Med Center FdnDONATION | Portland, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Good Shepard Food BankDONATION | Hampden, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Southern Maine Med CenterDONATION | Biddeford, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Gulf Of Maine ResearchDONATION | Portland, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| Usm FoundationDONATION | Portland, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| Maine AdaptiveDONATION | Bethel, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| Simon Weismon CenterDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Maine Humanities CoucilDONATION | Portland, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| Maine Jewish Film FestivalDONATION | Portland, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| Maine Jewish MuseumDONATION | Porltand, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| NrcmDONATION | Augusta, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| HhrcDONATION | Augusta, ME | $1K | 2022 |
| Levy Day SchoolDONATION | Scarborough, ME | $500 | 2022 |