The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation
The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Rhode Island and other states, including educational, health, food assistance, housing, environmental, and arts organizations.
The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation gave $301K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Rhode Island. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $301,000
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,750
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,836,413
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (55% 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 The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 West Exchange St 2902, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 447-7759
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colby College ($100K). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 129 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island, 33% to Maine, 9% to Massachusetts, 2% to New Hampshire, and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of 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 $113K (2020) to $301K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colby College Waterville, ME | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Providence Providence, RI | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Women & Infants Hospital Providence, RI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Bristol, RI | Charitable | $17,500 |
| RI Community Food Bank Providence, RI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Center for Women & Enterprise Providence, RI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Coggeshall Farm Sturbridge, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hasbro Children's Hospital Providence, RI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| RI Hospital Foundation Providence, RI | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,836,413 | $728,566 | $333,183 | $301,000 | 28 | $301,000 | $275,748 | $262,279 |
| 2024 | $3,843,952 | $973,681 | $277,064 | $248,000 | 27 | $248,000 | $709,977 | $231,655 |
| 2023 | $3,338,120 | $523,969 | $222,898 | $198,000 | 24 | $198,000 | $86,867 | $192,207 |
| 2022 | $3,401,940 | $64,474 | $233,327 | $209,000 | 22 | $209,000 | $74,656 | $195,706 |
| 2021 | $3,582,153 | $1,272,446 | $296,165 | $257,500 | 28 | $257,500 | $725,345 | $206,918 |
| 2020 | $3,070,612 | $86,847 | $135,704 | $112,500 | 32 | — | $63,593 | $170,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $262K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Save the Bay says it works to protect and restore the ecological health of the Narragansett Bay region, while Crossroads Rhode Island says it helps homeless or at-risk individuals and families secure stable homes. Sophia Academy describes itself as a middle school for girls from low-income families, and Trinity Repertory Company says it uses dramatic art and education programs to engage its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $301,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to Colby College, $35,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Providence, $25,000 to Women & Infants Hospital, $17,500 to East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop, and $15,000 to RI Community Food Bank. Other grants included $10,000 each to Center for Women & Enterprise, Coggeshall Farm, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and RI Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists M Anne Szostak, Michael J Szostak, Brooke A Greenthal, and Katherine E Gerencser as trustees.
The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brooke A. Greenthal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine E. Gerencser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Anne Szostak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael J. Szostak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation
How much does The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation give each year?
The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation gave $301K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $248K across 27 grants.
What is The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,750, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation give grants?
The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (33%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (17 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (28 grants).
Who are The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colby College ($100,000), Boys and Girls Club of Providence ($35,000) and Women & Infants Hospital ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation?
The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $301K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation's EIN?
The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-6172290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The O'Hanian-Szostak Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-o-hanian-szostak-family-foundation-morg_3384c85ccf8f4f4a861baafc6ad26c7b
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