The Osc Charitable Foundation
The OSC Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with 2024 recipients including schools, arts organizations, healthcare-related organizations, and community-service organizations.
The Osc Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Osc Charitable Foundation gave $800K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $799,850
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,049
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,676,641
- +148.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (21 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% 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 Osc Charitable Foundation
- 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: 1001 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
Phone: (716) 856-3333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Osc Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bishop Ludden Jr Sr High School ($250K). Together the top 10 received $728K.
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 214 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The foundation also made grants to organizations in New Jersey and Missouri, including $2,500 each to Manasquan First Aid Squad in New Jersey and Carondelet Historical Society in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Osc Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 38 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 106% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $296K (2020) to $800K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $800K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ludden Jr Sr High School Syracuse, NY | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Buffalo Creek Academy Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Buffalo AKG Art Museum Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Golisano Institute Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $55,200 |
| Shea's Performing Arts Center Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bison Children's Scholarship Fund Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Citizen Science Community Resources Kenmore, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $23,000 |
| YWCA of the Niagara Frontier Lockport, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Endeavor Western NY Cheektowaga, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,676,641 | $1,809,118 | $816,165 | $799,850 | 38 | $815,562 | $20,499 | $17,631 |
| 2023 | $673,955 | $337,758 | $682,465 | $669,013 | 32 | $682,405 | $6,353 | $17,154 |
| 2022 | $798,838 | $868,652 | $285,473 | $409,380 | 60 | $411,597 | $4,301 | $18,092 |
| 2021 | $391,960 | $359,803 | $397,148 | $388,894 | 42 | $397,148 | $2,603 | $17,760 |
| 2020 | $443,956 | $699,038 | $299,638 | $295,570 | 42 | — | $9 | $2,663 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Osc Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K 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 grants went to organizations working in areas that include education, arts and culture, healthcare, emergency medical services, historical preservation, and community support. For example, Manasquan First Aid Squad describes its mission as providing free emergency medical service through volunteers; the Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Shea’s Performing Arts Center were also 2024 grant recipients. Buffalo Urban League says it works to advance social parity, economic self-reliance, and civil rights, including through education, job training, housing, and community development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $799,850 through 38 grants. Awards ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest 2024 grants included $250,000 to Bishop Ludden Jr Sr High School, $200,000 to Buffalo Creek Academy, $60,000 to Buffalo AKG Art Museum, $55,200 to Golisano Institute, and $50,000 to Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Each was listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jon Williams and John Yensan as trustees.
The Osc Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Yensan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Heather Williams (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Osc Charitable Foundation
How much does The Osc Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Osc Charitable Foundation gave $800K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $669K across 32 grants.
What is The Osc Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Osc Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $21,049, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Osc Charitable Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Osc Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Osc Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (20 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Rochester, NY (2 grants).
Does The Osc Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Osc Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Osc Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Osc Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bishop Ludden Jr Sr High School ($250,000), Buffalo Creek Academy ($200,000) and Buffalo AKG Art Museum ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Osc Charitable Foundation?
The Osc Charitable Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $816K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Osc Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations working in areas that include education, arts and culture, healthcare, emergency medical services, historical preservation, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Osc Charitable Foundation?
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 Osc Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Osc Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7404269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Osc Charitable 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 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 November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Osc Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-osc-charitable-foundation-morg_b6be9530dee84cd3affc14376b8cb787
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