The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation
The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $4K.
The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation gave $22K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,704
- -80.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -53.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,617
- -57.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,605
- Total assets
- $36,557
- -34.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ ($10K). Together the top 6 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2025) to $110K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Foundation of Maryland Inc Frederick, MD | General Support | $7,500 |
| Unity Health Care Washington, DC | General Support | $2,510 |
| Miriam's Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $700 |
| We Care Weaverville, CA | General Support | $500 |
| World Food Program USA Washington, DC | General Support | $494 |
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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 | $36,557 | $4,254 | $23,251 | $21,704 | 6 | $21,840 | $4,104 | $46,804 |
| 2024 | $55,554 | $159,328 | $117,194 | $109,885 | 13 | $111,925 | $151,082 | $42,878 |
| 2023 | $13,420 | $4,587 | $33,048 | $32,504 | 5 | $32,686 | $4,225 | $54,662 |
| 2022 | $30,583 | $63,509 | $60,468 | $53,742 | 9 | $55,802 | $16,278 | $36,318 |
| 2021 | $27,542 | $78,238 | $64,249 | $62,635 | 8 | $62,660 | $77,126 | $33,997 |
| 2020 | $22,866 | $69,967 | $77,042 | $70,720 | 11 | — | $16,584 | $24,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation is led by John L. Osborne, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John L. Osborne
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline M. Osborne
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation
How much does The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation give each year?
The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation gave $22K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 13 grants.
What is The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,605, and its average grant was $3,617, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation give grants?
The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ ($10,000), Phoenix Foundation of Maryland Inc ($7,500) and Unity Health Care ($2,510), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation?
The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The JC Osborne Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1900756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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