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OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Public charity · Grantmaker Fairfax, VA EIN: 54-1583254 Website

To provide intellectual and cultural experiences in a welcoming atmosphere to northern Virginia residents in their retirement years. These include courses, clubs, special events and social activities.

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY at a glance

In short: OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$22,000
-4.3% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$22,000
-4.3% vs 2023
Median grant
$22,000
Total assets
$898,468
-3.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

George Mason University: $22KGeorge Mason University$22K

The largest 2024 recipient was George Mason University ($22K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Fairfax

How OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY gives

  • Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $50K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
George Mason University Fairfax, VAScholarships$22,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$898,468$594,204$589,114$22,0001$113,484
2023$930,629$566,512$556,604$23,0001$98,412
2022$843,250$602,029$580,056$24,0001$107,580
2021$832,168$580,291$564,859$49,5001$88,914
2020$812,921$700,788$580,604$23,5001$96,434

About OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Based on IRS filings

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Fairfax, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $898K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $22K. Net investment income was $113K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY is led by Jennifer Disano, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jennifer Disano

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $96K (2020) → $102K (2024)

  • Deborah Engleson

    President

    Treasurer → President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Camille Hodges

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Caroyn Wyatt

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Toni Acton

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zachary Teich

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bonnie Nelson

    Director

    Secretary → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lillian Brooks

    Director

    President → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marilyn Harriman

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michele Romano

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Ansoff

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Harry Johnson

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Suresh Mohla

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Crawford

    Treasurer

    Director → Vice President, 2023

    Vice President → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Emily Roudebush

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Heyer

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Debra Mossburg (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Bob Heyer (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: David Osterman (2020–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Gloria Loew (2020–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Mel Russell (2020–2022) — Vice President
  • Former: Paul Howard (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Debby Mossburg (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Al Smuzynski (2020) — Director
  • Former: Charles Silver (2020) — Director
  • Former: Dave Talaber (2020) — Director
  • Former: Fred Kaiser (2020) — Director
  • Former: Marianne Metz (2020) — Director
  • Former: Rita Way (2020) — Secretary
  • Former: Rosemary Lubinski (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Jennifer Disano — Executive Dir.: $102KJennifer DisanoExecutive Dir.$102K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to Jennifer Disano (Executive Dir.).

Frequently asked questions about OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

How much does OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY give each year?

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $23K across 1 grant.

How large is OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY?

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY reported $898K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $594K.

What is OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY?

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Fairfax, VA. It holds $898K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY operate?

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY has awarded grants in Virginia.

What is OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY's EIN?

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE at GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1583254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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