See Schedule OThe purpose of the Mary L. and William J. Osher Foundation, stated in its most general way, is the advancement of the human condition. In more particular terms, as part of its mission, the Foundation will consider the use of its assets for the attainment of advancements relating to the following fields: 1. Human rights 2. Human health 3. Education 4. Maintenance of peace and individual equanimity 5. Further development of the fruits of civilization such as arts and technical development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.3M
-0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+425.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$788K
+162.5% YoY
About Mary L and William J Osher
Based on IRS filings
Mary L and William J Osher is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,305,051 | $32,332,778 | $31,678,792 |
| Revenue | $1,491,430 | $764,031 | $1,890,341 |
| Expenses | $3,483,669 | $932,589 | $1,875,466 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,531,493 | $828,282 | $1,970,302 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($2,150,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Houston ($850,000), Houston Jewish Community Foundation ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Jewish Community Foundation Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Houston, TX | General support | $850,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | General support | $2,150,000 |
| Hand in Hand-Center for Jewish-Arab Education Portland, OR | General support | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rubenstein | President | 1 | — |
| Suzanne Jacobson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Martha Kaplan Freedman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Osher Del-Pico | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anne Osher | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Henry P Osher | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Esther Polland | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary L and William J Osher?
Mary L and William J Osher is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $32.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mary L and William J Osher?
As of 2024, Mary L and William J Osher holds $32.3M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $3.1M in 2024.
Where does Mary L and William J Osher operate?
Mary L and William J Osher has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas.
What size grants does Mary L and William J Osher award?
In 2024, Mary L and William J Osher awarded 4 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $788K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mary L and William J Osher's EIN?
Mary L and William J Osher's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5094518. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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