Oshay Family Foundation
The Oshay Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in San Leandro, California. Established in 2013, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking to charitable causes.
Key facts about Oshay Family Foundation
- EIN
- 45-4106275
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,321
- Grants made (2024)
- 110
- Average grant
- $1,230
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (61 of 83, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oshay Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Oshay Family Foundation's 110 itemized 2024 grants were California (87%) and Arizona (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (74 grants), Montecito, CA (4 grants), Oakland, CA (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Oshay Family Foundation open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 61 of 83 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$135K
+10.8% YoY
Grant Count
110
+1.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+8.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation primarily supports general fund operations of recipient organizations.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1,000–$12,500
Average Grant
amount varies by year
How to Apply
**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in:
- California
- South Carolina
- Massachusetts
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 110 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $1,684,916
- Total Revenue: $145,157
- Total Expenses: $129,941
- Total Giving: $129,821
- Net Income: $15,216
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $1,671,566
- Total Revenue: $114,382
- Total Expenses: $118,872
- Total Giving: $111,000
Investment Income: The foundation generates revenue primarily through investment income and dividends, with 2023 investment income of $78,791.
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
564 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include La Boheme ($12,500 across 2 grants), Center for American Greatness ($10,000), Jewish Federation of SB ($6,500 across 3 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LA BOHEME St Helena, CA | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| CENTER FOR AMERICAN GREATNESS Paradise Valley, AZ | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| OLD SPANISH DAYS Santa Barbara, CA | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF SB Santa Barbara, CA | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| PROFANT FOUNDATION Santa Barbara, CA | GENERAL FUND | $3,333 |
| BETH CHAIM CONGREGATION Danville, CA | GENERAL FUND | $3,300 |
| SB 200 Santa Barbara, CA | GENERAL FUND | $3,000 |
| PRESIDIO TRUST Santa Barbara, CA | GENERAL FUND | $2,900 |
| SBIFF (SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL) Santa Barbara, CA | GENERAL FUND | $2,700 |
| UNITED BOYS & GIRLS Santa Barbara, CA | GENERAL FUND | $2,588 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Frederick Oshay — President & CEO
- Kathryn Oshay — Secretary & Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Oshay | President & CEO | 0.2 | — |
| Kathryn Oshay | Secretary & CFO | 0.2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2950 Merced Street, Suite 200 San Leandro, CA 94577-5641
Phone: 510-352-6142
EIN: 45-4106275
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Oshay Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation primarily supports general fund operations of recipient organizations.
How do I apply for a grant from Oshay Family Foundation?
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Oshay Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds organizations primarily in: • California • South Carolina • Massachusetts
What size grants does Oshay Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Oshay Family Foundation awarded 110 grants totaling $135K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Oshay Family Foundation's EIN?
Oshay Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4106275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Oshay Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.