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John Oster Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MILWAUKEE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $56K. Total assets have grown from $764K in 2011 to $980K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, John Oster Family Foundation Inc. has made 53 grants totaling $57K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $56K in 2021 to $750 in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $4K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 52 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, Florida, New Jersey, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 51 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.
John Oster Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, FL, NJ.
John Oster Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $57K across 53 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $4K.
John Oster Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John Oster Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MILWAUKEE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose M Ferrer Iv | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Penelope O Ferrer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$56K
Total Assets
$980K
Fair Market Value
$980K
Net Worth
$927K
Grants Paid
$49K
Contributions
$805
Net Investment Income
$30K
Distribution Amount
$46K
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$57K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
52
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls ClubCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big SistersCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| All In MilwaukeeCULTURAL ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $750 | 2023 |
| Alliance For The Great LakesSCIENCE & CONSERVATION | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Mountain Lake Com ServiceCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Lake Wales, FL | $4K | 2021 |
| Medical College Of WiMAINTENANCE OF HEALTH | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2021 |
| Winter Haven Hospital FoundationMAINTENANCE OF HEALTH | Winter Haven, FL | $3K | 2021 |
| The Cottage 1886 FdnEDUCATION | Princeton, NJ | $3K | 2021 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon TrustSCIENCE RESEARCH | Key Largo, FL | $3K | 2021 |
| Lake Wales Care CenterMAINTENANCE OF HEALTH | Lake Wales, FL | $2K | 2021 |
| Cure Alzheimers FundMAINTENANCE OF HEALTH | Wellesley Hills, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| Badger InstituteCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2021 |
| Ascension Columbia St Mary'S FoundaHEALTH | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2021 |
| Blood Center Research FdnMAINTENANCE OF HEALTH | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2021 |
| Wuwm 897 FmEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2021 |
| United Way Of Greater MilCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2021 |
| American Heart AssnMAINTENANCE OF HEALTH | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2021 |
| Froedtert Hospital FdnCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $2K | 2021 |
| Milwaukee College Prep SchoolEDUCATION ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| United Performing Arts FundEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| Zoological Society Of MilCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| Mayo ClinicENHANCEMENT OF HEALTH | Rochester, MN | $1K | 2021 |
| City Forward CollectiveEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Center For IndependenceCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| University School Of MilwaukeeEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| Children'S Hospital FdnMAINTENANCE OF HEALTH | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| Rogers Behavioral Health FoundationHEALTH ENHANCEMENT | Oconomowoc, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| Lake Wales Charter Schools FoundatiEDUCATION | Lake Wales, FL | $1K | 2021 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationEDUCATION | Golf, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Sch Of EngineerEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| Milwaukee BalletCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| Hunger Task Force MilwaukeeENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $750 | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Art MuseumCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $750 | 2021 |
| Natl Right Work Legal DefCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Springfield, VA | $500 | 2021 |
| American Lung AssnMAINTENANCE OF HEALTH | Brookfield, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| Arthritis FoundationMAINTENANCE OF HEALTH | West Allis, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| Dysautonomia InternationalENHANCEMENT OF HEALTH | East Moriches, NY | $500 | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of MilwaukeeCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| Goodwill Industries Se WiEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| Junior AchievementCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| Lynden Sculpture GardenENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| Mequon Nature PreserveCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Mequon, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Pub Library FdnCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Pub MuseumCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| Planned ParenthoodCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature CenterENHANCEMENT | Bayside, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| The Heritage FoundationCIVIC ENHANCEMENT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2021 |
| The Salvation ArmyCIVIC ENHANCEMNT | Wawautosa, WI | $500 | 2021 |
| Wi Council On Econ EduEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2021 |
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