Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN
Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN is a private foundation based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of which went to recipients in Maine.
Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN at a glance
In short: Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN gave $225K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Maine. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -35.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,000
- +34.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $3,408,004
- +45.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 24 Broad Cove Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Phone: (207) 650-2514
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jackson Labratory ($11K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 161 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2020) to $365K (2023). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Labratory Bar Harbor, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Maine Island Trail Assoc Portland, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Pine Tree Society Bath, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Univ of so Maine - Music School Gorham, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Iris Network Portland, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| The Ecology School Saco, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Portland Public Library Portland, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| So Maine Agency on Aging Scarborough, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Sweetser Agency Saco, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art Portland, ME | Donation | $11,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,408,004 | $1,301,909 | $239,349 | $225,000 | 25 | $225,000 | $94,279 | $139,040 |
| 2024 | $2,347,639 | $131,497 | $270,373 | $260,500 | 39 | $260,500 | $114,290 | $115,863 |
| 2023 | $2,486,515 | $127,332 | $376,145 | $364,500 | 43 | $364,500 | $115,687 | $126,980 |
| 2022 | $2,735,826 | $41,491 | $260,724 | $249,500 | 34 | $249,500 | $30,267 | $124,942 |
| 2021 | $2,955,059 | $393 | $234,127 | $220,000 | 20 | $220,000 | — | $151,648 |
| 2020 | $3,188,790 | $12,659 | $232,509 | $220,000 | 20 | — | $150 | $162,460 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients include organizations with varied missions. The Iris Network says it helps people who are blind or visually impaired attain independence and community integration. Pine Tree Society says it works to provide Maine children and adults with disabilities opportunities and means to improve their lives and those of their families.
Portland Public Library describes itself as a cultural center connecting people with resources, ideas, experiences, and information. Portland Museum of Art says it seeks to make art accessible to all. Laudholm Trust says it advances coastal research, education, and stewardship and works to protect Maine’s coastal environment. Maine Coast Heritage Trust says it advances conservation of Maine’s lands and waters. Maine Initiatives describes its work as supporting grassroots organizations pursuing social, economic, and environmental justice, while Wayfinder Schools says it helps students develop strengths, connect with family, contribute to their communities, and earn a high school diploma.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $225,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $11,000, with a median of $11,000. The filing lists $11,000 donations to Jackson Laboratory, Maine Island Trail Association, Pine Tree Society, University of Southern Maine’s music school, the Iris Network, the Ecology School, Portland Public Library, Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Sweetser Agency, Portland Museum of Art, Laudholm Trust, and Center for Grieving Children. Other reported $11,000 recipients include Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Maine Initiatives, and Wayfinder Schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joel Brown as general manager and Daniel Bruzgo CPA as treasurer.
Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Bruzgo CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Brown
General Manager
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → General Manager, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dorothy Suzi Osher (2020–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN
How much does Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN give each year?
Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN gave $225K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $261K across 39 grants.
What is Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN's typical grant size?
Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN that year got $1K on average.
Where does Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN give grants?
Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (9 grants), Saco, ME (2 grants), Biddeford, ME (2 grants) and Augusta, ME (2 grants).
Does Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (25 grants).
Who are Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN's largest grantees?
Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN's largest 2025 grantees include Jackson Labratory ($11,000), Maine Island Trail Assoc ($11,000) and Pine Tree Society ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN?
Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients include organizations with varied missions. The Iris Network says it helps people who are blind or visually impaired attain independence and community integration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN's EIN?
Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2337934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dorothy Suzi Osher FDN accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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