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Oshman Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. It holds total assets of $746K. Annual income is reported at $735K. Total assets have decreased from $1.1M in 2010 to $746K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Oshman Foundation has made 66 grants totaling $851K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $135K in 2021 to $365K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $323K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$110K
Based on 16 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.
Oshman Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 66 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, LA, IL.
Oshman Foundation has distributed a total of $851K across 66 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $323K.
Oshman Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Oshman Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Oshman | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Desenberg | V.P./SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Lubetkin | V.P./ASST. SECRETARY/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$746K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$746K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
66
Total Giving
$851K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove Preserve IncCHARITABLE | Sandersville, GA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Orange Show FoundationCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $323K | 2023 |
| Discovery Green ConservancyCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Houston Parks BoardCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Menil FoundationCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Christmas Bay FoundationCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Asia Society Texas-Asia HouseCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Houston Audubon SocietyCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Houston Arts AllianceCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Holocaust Museum HoustonCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Every ShelterCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Houston Center For Contempory CraftCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Baylor College Of MedicineCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Glassel School Of ArtCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Art League HoustonCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Contemporary Arts Museum HoustonCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Mark Bradford ProjectCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| MfahCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family ServicesCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Project Row HousesCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Moody Center Arts -Rice UniversityCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $3K | 2021 |