The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244
The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 giving included organizations working in areas such as health, environmental conservation, education, refugee support, and community services.
The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 at a glance
In short: The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 gave $815K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $815,000
- +51.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,958
- +51.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,585,805
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Nutter Mcclennen Fishllp Box 51, Boston, MA 02205
Phone: (617) 439-2498
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Berks County Community Foundation Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $540K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 93 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 17% to New York, 13% to Pennsylvania, 3% to Washington, DC, and 2% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 24 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $539K (2023) to $815K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $815K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berks County Community Foundation Inc Reading, PA | Grant for Fund for Ednannia | $100,000 |
| Choose Love Inc New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | In support of dr. Phillipe's study on telomeres in maternal blood cells and risk of spontaneous preterm birth | $100,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition New Bedford, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Sudbury Valley Trustees Inc Sudbury, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | General | $40,000 |
| Beyond Borders Inc Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Charles River Watershed Association Inc Boston, MA | General | $25,000 |
| City of Boston - Boston Childcare Entrepreneur Fund Boston, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Boston High School Dorchester, MA | Academic Signing | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,585,805 | $1,019,304 | $977,087 | $815,000 | 24 | $850,322 | $912,540 | $516,034 |
| 2023 | $6,541,088 | $920,978 | $691,542 | $538,500 | 24 | $576,606 | $803,292 | $489,696 |
| 2022 | $6,311,652 | $452,843 | $724,138 | $552,500 | 17 | $592,543 | $211,396 | $513,132 |
| 2021 | $6,582,947 | $597,446 | $871,997 | $702,840 | 12 | $744,373 | $469,427 | $569,752 |
| 2020 | $6,857,498 | $285,756 | $876,463 | $722,000 | 16 | — | $169,437 | $499,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 reported a distributable amount of $516K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Choose Love says it supports refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced people, while Buzzards Bay Coalition describes its work as protecting and restoring Buzzards Bay and its watershed. Sudbury Valley Trustees says it protects natural areas and farmland, and Nurtury says it supports young children’s development and school readiness. Other 2024 grantees include La Colaborativa, which describes its mission as empowering Latinx immigrants, and More Than Words, which says it empowers youth facing challenges such as homelessness, foster care, or being out of school.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $815,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. It made 24 grants totaling $538,500 in 2023 and 17 grants totaling $552,500 in 2022.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $100,000 to Berks County Community Foundation for the Fund for Ednannia, $100,000 to Choose Love for general support, and $100,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital in support of a study on telomeres in maternal blood cells and risk of spontaneous preterm birth. Other notable awards included $50,000 each to Buzzards Bay Coalition and Sudbury Valley Trustees, and $40,000 to Doctors Without Borders USA for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rita A McCauley, Karl Spilhaus, and Michael E Mooney as trustees.
The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karl Spilhaus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Rita A. McCauley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Michael E. Mooney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Rita a McCauley (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244
How much does The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 give each year?
The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 gave $815K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $539K across 24 grants.
What is The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244's typical grant size?
The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,958, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 give grants?
The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 gives mostly in Massachusetts: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants), Dorchester, MA (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and New Bedford, MA (2 grants).
Does The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244's largest grantees?
The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244's largest 2024 grantees include Berks County Community Foundation Inc ($100,000), Choose Love Inc ($100,000) and Massachusetts General Hospital ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244?
The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $850K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $516K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244's EIN?
The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3180600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 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 September 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 June 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Gordon and Marjorie Osborne Foundation #0756244 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gordon-and-marjorie-osborne-foundation-0756244-morg_2125ab232f37471a96480605bff1fad3
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