Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin
Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin is a private foundation, based in Woodland Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $83.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5.0M. Net investment income was $3.8M.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin at a glance
In short: Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin gave $5.0M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $2.5M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,005,000
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,502,500
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,502,500
- Total assets
- $83,035,288
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (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 Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Science Center Foundation ($5.0M). Together the top 2 received $5.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% 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 $5.0M (2021) to $5.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Science Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | California science center samuel oschin air and space center. | $5,000,000 |
| Rotary Club of Beverly Hills Playa Del Rey, CA | Pursue rotary's mission of advancing international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. | $5,000 |
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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 | $83,035,288 | $4,303,020 | $5,998,505 | $5,005,000 | 2 | $5,358,291 | $3,781,755 | $6,770,283 |
| 2024 | $83,857,993 | $4,590,898 | $6,182,291 | $5,001,600 | 2 | $5,341,712 | $4,207,876 | $6,517,670 |
| 2023 | $84,945,614 | $981,548 | $6,183,942 | $5,001,600 | 2 | $5,384,171 | $1,799,729 | $6,183,753 |
| 2022 | $89,354,279 | $2,081,691 | $6,784,284 | $5,001,600 | 2 | $5,394,241 | $3,236,978 | $6,514,524 |
| 2021 | $91,564,989 | $11,494,850 | $6,334,749 | $5,001,600 | 2 | — | $9,983,293 | $5,994,494 |
| 2020 | $86,129,588 | $3,970,163 | $6,227,324 | $5,005,600 | 3 | — | $2,741,395 | $5,622,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin reported a distributable amount of $6.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin is led by Daniel Oschin, President & CFO on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Oschin
President & CFO
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$168K (2020) → $168K (2025)
Lynda Oschin
Chairman of the Board & Secretary
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$168K (2020) → $168K (2025)
Katherine Oschin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $168K, to Lynda Oschin (Chairman of the Board & Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin
How much does Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin give each year?
Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin gave $5.0M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.0M across 2 grants.
How large is Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin?
Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin reported $83.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.8M (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 Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin operate?
Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin has awarded grants in California.
What is Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin's EIN?
Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0533204. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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