Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation
The Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Ana, California. In 2025, it reported 13 grants totaling $684,115 to charitable organizations, including educational, cultural, health, and community organizations.
Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation at a glance
In short: Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation gave $684K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), top state Michigan. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $684,115
- -44.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,624
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,000
- Total assets
- $1,424,954
- +50.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1622 Kensing Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Phone: (860) 992-5150
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Michigan ($250K). Together the top 10 received $659K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 74 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (37%), California (29%), Louisiana (18%), Colorado (13%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $130K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $130K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $526K (2021) to $1.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $684K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Chemistry Department | $250,000 |
| World War II Museum New Orleans, LA | General Operation Support | $125,000 |
| Kiddie Hawk Air Academy Littleton, CO | General Operation Support | $60,000 |
| Mater DEI High School Santa Ana, CA | General Operation Support | $56,655 |
| Choc Children's Foundation Orange, CA | General Operation Support | $48,450 |
| Orange County United Way Irvine, CA | General Operation Support | $31,010 |
| American Battle Monuments Foundation Denver, CO | General Operation Support | $28,000 |
| UCI Foundation Irvine, CA | Diabetes Research | $25,000 |
| South Coast Repertory Costa Mesa, CA | General Operation Support | $20,000 |
| CASA of Orange County Orange, CA | General Operation Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,424,954 | $1,435,442 | $690,165 | $684,115 | 13 | $684,115 | $546,719 | $59,088 |
| 2024 | $949,157 | $1,529,264 | $1,234,760 | $1,224,260 | 14 | $1,224,260 | $778,224 | $51,533 |
| 2023 | $1,308,300 | $624,516 | $1,543,138 | $1,500,347 | 17 | $1,500,347 | $610,116 | $74,923 |
| 2022 | $2,226,922 | $683,598 | $1,095,549 | $1,084,449 | 18 | $1,084,549 | $432,408 | $144,161 |
| 2021 | $2,638,873 | $387,271 | $526,465 | $525,783 | 12 | $525,858 | $337,196 | $171,258 |
| 2020 | $2,778,067 | $635,245 | $1,047,392 | $1,046,758 | 14 | — | $40,845 | $134,243 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university chemistry department and diabetes research, as well as general operating support for organizations.
The grantees describe a range of activities. The Kiddie Hawk Air Academy says it aims to foster children’s interest in aviation. The American Battle Monuments Foundation says it supports the education and outreach efforts of the American Battle Monuments Commission. South Coast Repertory describes its work as providing dramatic productions and classes for youth and adults. Children of Armenia Fund says its work emphasizes education and supports young people in rural Armenian villages. The Orange County Sheriffs Advisory Council says it supports the local law enforcement community when government budget constraints limit funding.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $684,115. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $28,000. Notable grants included $250,000 to the University of Michigan for its chemistry department; $125,000 to the World War II Museum for general operating support; $60,000 to the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy for general operating support; $56,655 to Mater Dei High School for general operating support; and $48,450 to CHOC Children’s Foundation for general operating support. Other reported grants included $31,010 to Orange County United Way, $28,000 to the American Battle Monuments Foundation, $25,000 to UCI Foundation for diabetes research, $20,000 to South Coast Repertory, $15,000 to CASA of Orange County, and $10,000 each to Children of Armenia Fund and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen G Oswald as director and president and Regina Oswald as director and secretary.
Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation is led by Stephen G. Oswald, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen G. Oswald
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regina Oswald
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation
How much does Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation give each year?
Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation gave $684K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 14 grants.
What is Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation's typical grant size?
Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $28,000, and its average grant was $52,624, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation that year got $130K on average.
Where does Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation give grants?
Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (29%) and Louisiana (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orange, CA (2 grants), Santa Ana, CA (2 grants) and Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation's largest grantees?
Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Michigan ($250,000), World War II Museum ($125,000) and Kiddie Hawk Air Academy ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation?
Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $684K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university chemistry department and diabetes research, as well as general operating support for organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation's EIN?
Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0835449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Stephen G and Regina Oswald Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
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