Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO
Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO is a private foundation, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $7K.
Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO at a glance
In short: Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO gave $7K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $928.571), mostly in Maine. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $6,500
- -88.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- -58.8% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $929
- -70.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Maine College of Art ($1K). Together the top 7 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $54K (2021). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine College of Art Portland, ME | Donation | $1,000 |
| Learning Works Portland, ME | Donation | $1,000 |
| Space Gallery Portland, ME | Donation | $1,000 |
| Maine Jewish Museum Portland, ME | Donation | $1,000 |
| USM Foundation Portland, ME | Donation | $1,000 |
| Maine 4-H Foundation Oron, ME | Donation | $1,000 |
| Maine Public Radio Lewiston, ME | Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3 | $6,766 | $6,500 | 7 | $6,500 | — | — |
| 2021 | $6,763 | $22 | $54,300 | $54,300 | 17 | $54,300 | $22 | $1,650 |
| 2020 | $61,041 | $33 | $12,000 | $12,000 | 4 | — | $33 | $3,301 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO is led by Dorothy Suzi Osher, Chairperson on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Dorothy Suzi Osher
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel P Bruzgo CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO
How much does Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO give each year?
Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO gave $7K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $54K across 17 grants.
What is Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO's typical grant size?
Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $929, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO give grants?
Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (5 grants).
Does Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (7 grants).
Who are Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO's largest grantees?
Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO's largest 2022 grantees include Maine College of Art ($1,000), Learning Works ($1,000) and Space Gallery ($1,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO's EIN?
Alfred & Dorothy Osher Foundation C0 BRUZGO & CO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0458364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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