The Osherow Family Foundation
The Osherow Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Akron, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $263K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $23K.
The Osherow Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Osherow Family Foundation gave $34K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,195
- +149.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,839
- +49.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $262,977
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Osherow Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Neveh Shalom ($10K). Together the top 5 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Osherow Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $14K (2024) to $48K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Neveh Shalom Portland, OR | General Support | $9,980 |
| Beth El Congregation Akron, OH | General Support | $8,715 |
| Jewish Community Board of Akron Akron, OH | General Support | $7,000 |
| Jewish Fed of GRTR Portland Portland, OR | General Support | $5,500 |
| Stewart's Caring Place Fairlawn, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $262,977 | $31,197 | $36,993 | $34,195 | 5 | $34,195 | $23,248 | $26,201 |
| 2024 | $268,773 | $23,611 | $15,832 | $13,711 | 3 | $13,711 | $21,109 | $25,404 |
| 2023 | $260,647 | $18,004 | $47,811 | $45,504 | 6 | $45,504 | $12,013 | $23,047 |
| 2022 | $290,454 | $23,164 | $50,438 | $48,322 | 6 | $48,322 | $13,042 | $24,577 |
| 2021 | $317,728 | $88,987 | $25,798 | $22,679 | 5 | $22,679 | $18,524 | $26,938 |
| 2020 | $254,539 | $12,200 | $24,153 | $23,988 | 4 | — | $10,333 | $23,164 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Osherow Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Osherow Family Foundation is led by James Osherow, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Osherow
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Osherow
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William L. Caplan
Treasurer
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 Osherow Family Foundation
How much does The Osherow Family Foundation give each year?
The Osherow Family Foundation gave $34K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
What is The Osherow Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Osherow Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $6,839, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Osherow Family Foundation give grants?
The Osherow Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (2 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does The Osherow Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Osherow Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Osherow Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Osherow Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Neveh Shalom ($9,980), Beth El Congregation ($8,715) and Jewish Community Board of Akron ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Osherow Family Foundation?
The Osherow Family Foundation reported $263K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Osherow Family Foundation's EIN?
The Osherow Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6557733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Osherow Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-osherow-family-foundation-morg_508f51f8576d442f8b6abadf7ca92451
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