George L Ohrstrom Foundation
The George L Ohrstrom Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2024, it reported $4,586,390 in grants to 53 organizations, with listed awards spanning causes including medical research, conservation, education, and charitable support.
George L Ohrstrom Foundation at a glance
In short: George L Ohrstrom Foundation gave $4.6M across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), top state New York. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,586,390
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,536
- +48.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $88,330,501
- +11.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George L Ohrstrom Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Pkfod 200 E Las Olas Blvd 104, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 947-3950
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George L Ohrstrom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($400K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
394 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 248 grants of 394 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to New York (32%), California (10%), Florida (9%), Massachusetts (9%), and Virginia (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George L Ohrstrom Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 53 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $75K; repeat grants $87K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2021) to $4.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $4.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | In Support of Dr. Gilles Salles' Research | $400,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Warwick, RI | The Donum AVI Charitable Fund | $350,000 |
| BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | David W. Laughlin Family Donor Fund | $345,000 |
| The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc New York, NY | In Support of Victory for Vision Campaign | $300,000 |
| National Sporting Library & Museum Middleburg, VA | General Operating Support | $225,000 |
| The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration Radnor, PA | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| North Yellowstone Education Foundation Gardiner, MT | General Operating Support | $175,000 |
| America's Vetdogs Smithtown, NY | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Theodore Roosevest Conservation Partnership Washington, DC | In Support of Menhaden Management Reform Project | $125,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,330,501 | $9,057,075 | $5,132,598 | $4,586,390 | 53 | $4,667,029 | $8,671,506 | $4,095,028 |
| 2023 | $79,363,269 | $3,654,259 | $4,143,710 | $3,731,390 | 64 | $3,800,028 | $3,320,577 | $3,609,603 |
| 2022 | $70,114,195 | $4,929,435 | $4,749,869 | $4,250,390 | 86 | $4,304,978 | $2,924,276 | $3,764,741 |
| 2021 | $89,418,054 | $8,929,425 | $3,902,763 | $3,364,057 | 92 | $3,418,533 | $8,956,270 | $3,965,579 |
| 2020 | $78,024,698 | $2,882,364 | $4,052,433 | $3,633,700 | 99 | — | $2,821,094 | $3,436,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George L Ohrstrom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes medical research, environmental conservation, education, and support for people with disabilities. For example, the American Skin Association says it educates and promotes research on skin disorders; North Yellowstone Education Foundation says it works with the community to support educational opportunities; and Hobe Sound Nature Center says it works to educate people about conserving South Florida habitats and wildlife. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $4,586,390. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $400,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
Among the largest reported awards were $400,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in support of Dr. Gilles Salles’ research; $350,000 to Schwab Charitable Fund for general operating support; $350,000 to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program for the Donum Avi Charitable Fund; and $345,000 to BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund for the David W. Laughlin Family Donor Fund. Other notable awards included $300,000 to the Foundation Fighting Blindness, $225,000 to National Sporting Library & Museum, and $200,000 to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wright RS Ohrstrom, Donald G Calder, and Alan S Berlin as vice chairmen, and David W Laughlin as treasurer.
George L Ohrstrom Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan S. Berlin
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David W. Laughlin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald G. Calder
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wright Rs Ohrstrom
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 George L Ohrstrom Foundation
How much does George L Ohrstrom Foundation give each year?
George L Ohrstrom Foundation gave $4.6M across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 64 grants.
What is George L Ohrstrom Foundation's typical grant size?
George L Ohrstrom Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $86,536, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George L Ohrstrom Foundation that year got $75K on average.
Where does George L Ohrstrom Foundation give grants?
George L Ohrstrom Foundation's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (10%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Bozeman, MT (4 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does George L Ohrstrom Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of George L Ohrstrom Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George L Ohrstrom Foundation's largest grantees?
George L Ohrstrom Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($400,000), Schwab Charitable Fund ($350,000) and Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George L Ohrstrom Foundation?
George L Ohrstrom Foundation reported $88.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George L Ohrstrom Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes medical research, environmental conservation, education, and support for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George L Ohrstrom Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 George L Ohrstrom Foundation's EIN?
George L Ohrstrom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3415874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George L Ohrstrom Foundation 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 September 2026.
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