M & M Osterman Foundation
M & M Osterman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Steamboat Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $425K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $11K.
M & M Osterman Foundation at a glance
In short: M & M Osterman Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $424,540
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who M & M Osterman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Colorado Federation ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How M & M Osterman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $35K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Colorado Federation Denver, CO | Philanthropic | $20,000 |
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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 | $424,540 | $14,774 | $29,214 | $20,000 | 1 | $22,850 | $11,477 | $35,688 |
| 2024 | $438,980 | $24,377 | $43,922 | $35,000 | 2 | $37,825 | $18,280 | $35,012 |
| 2023 | $458,525 | $17,519 | $43,443 | $35,000 | 2 | $37,825 | $11,901 | $33,689 |
| 2022 | $484,449 | $32,475 | $45,430 | $35,000 | 2 | $37,825 | $26,413 | $33,668 |
| 2021 | $497,404 | $65,412 | $44,103 | $35,000 | 1 | $37,825 | $59,216 | $36,407 |
| 2020 | $476,279 | $-15,934 | $43,541 | $35,000 | 1 | — | $5,876 | $32,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M & M Osterman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M & M Osterman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Osterman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Osterman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 M & M Osterman Foundation
How much does M & M Osterman Foundation give each year?
M & M Osterman Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is M & M Osterman Foundation?
M & M Osterman Foundation reported $425K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does M & M Osterman Foundation operate?
M & M Osterman Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is M & M Osterman Foundation's EIN?
M & M Osterman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1535572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 2, 2026)
Live grants for the work M & M Osterman Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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