Ohrstrom Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Harrison, NY EIN: 54-6039966

Ohrstrom Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Harrison, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $68.7M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 50 grants totaling $11.0M. Net investment income was $7.0M.

Key facts about Ohrstrom Foundation Inc

EIN: 54-6039966
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021): $10,978,172
Grants made (2021): 50
Average grant: $219,563
Median grant: $50,000
Total assets: $68,660,105
Primary geography: Massachusetts (83% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Who Ohrstrom Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ohrstrom Foundation Inc's 50 itemized 2021 grants were Massachusetts (83%) and Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (3 grants). 38% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Covid Relief" (4 grants) and "Support for Beirut" (3 grants).

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Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$68.7M

Annual Giving

$11.0M

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$220K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ohrstrom Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.4M for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Ohrstrom Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $9.1M (83%)

Virginia $569K (5%)

District of Columbia $445K (4%)

New York $240K (2%)

California $140K (1%)

All other $445K (4%)

Share of all 50 itemized 2021 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Montana North Carolina New Hampshire New Mexico New York Oregon Pennsylvania Virginia Vermont

Cities

WashingtonBostonNew YorkMinneapolisBoulderWarrentonAlbuquerqueArlingtonAshevilleBaltimoreBoyceBozemanBreaCallawayCharlottesvilleCorvallisDoverEssex JunctionFront RoyalJenkintown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021
Total Assets	$68,660,105
Revenue	$7,060,438
Expenses	$11,519,149
Qualifying Distributions	—
Net Investment Income	$6,962,148
Distributable Amount	$5,424,333

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

50 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest recipients include Vanguard Charitable ($9,139,422 across 4 grants), Act for Lebanon ($100,000), World Central Kitchen ($100,000 across 2 grants).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
VANGUARD CHARITABLE Boston, MA	BRYANT CRANE FUND	$3,043,474
VANGUARD CHARITABLE Boston, MA	HOPEWELL FUND	$3,043,474
VANGUARD CHARITABLE Boston, MA	SALMSON FUND	$3,043,474
ACT FOR LEBANON Scarsdale, NY	SUPPORT FOR ARCENCIEL AND NUSANED	$100,000
THE 5 GYRES INSTITUTE Los Angeles, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$80,000
MALIASILI INITIATIVES INC Essex Junction, VT	MARA CONSERVANCIES EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUND	$75,000
RAINFOREST TRUST Warrenton, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$75,000
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION - SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE Front Royal, VA	CO-EXISTENCE PROGRAM ACROSS THE GREATER MARA ECOSYSTEM	$75,000
SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER Charlottesville, VA	CLEAN & FAIR ENERGY FUTURE FOR VA	$75,000
DEMENTIAMATTERS Boyce, VA	A WALK IN THE WORLD OF DEMENTIA PROGRAM	$58,750

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2021 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Wcarey Crane III	Vice President & Director	1	—
Kristiane C Graham	Vice President & Director	1	—
Clarke Ohrstrom	Vice President & Director	1	—
Mark J Ohrstrom	Treasurer	1	—
Jennifer L Franklin	Secretary	1	—
Richard Mittenthal	Assistant Secretary/Treasurer	1	—
Winifred O Nichols	Director	1	—
Christopher F Ohrstrom	Director	1	—
George L Ohrstrom II	Director	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Ohrstrom Foundation Inc?

As of 2021, Ohrstrom Foundation Inc holds $68.7M in total assets with $7.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 50 grants totaling $11.0M in 2021.

Where does Ohrstrom Foundation Inc operate?

Ohrstrom Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont.

What size grants does Ohrstrom Foundation Inc award?

In 2021, Ohrstrom Foundation Inc awarded 50 grants totaling $11.0M — an average of about $220K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ohrstrom Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Ohrstrom Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.