The OSI Group Foundation
The OSI Group Foundation is a private foundation based in Aurora, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports 43 grants totaling $258,725 to charitable organizations, including universities, food-related organizations, and community nonprofits.
The OSI Group Foundation at a glance
In short: The OSI Group Foundation gave $259K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Illinois. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $258,725
- -23.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,017
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $168,958
- +505.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (14 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (44% 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 OSI Group 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: 1225 Corporate Blvd, Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: (630) 851-6600
Website: https://osigroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The OSI Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was RMHC Global ($50K). Together the top 10 received $213K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 169 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (44%), Wisconsin (19%), Florida (15%), and Texas (8%). Iowa received 2% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The OSI Group Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 38 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $850 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). 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 $236K (2020) to $340K (2023). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RMHC Global Chicago, IL | Global Giving Collective | $50,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Food Research Institute | $34,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | Gies College of Business Supply Chain Program | $25,000 |
| Burger King McLamore Foundation Miami, FL | Golf Invitational Welcome Dinner Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| RMHC - CNI Oak Brook, IL | Cog Hill Golf Event | $12,000 |
| Women's Foodservice Forum Dallas, TX | Advocate Level Donation | $10,000 |
| Farm Foundation Dallas, TX | Seeder Support | $10,000 |
| Burger King Foundation Miami, FL | Silver Level Sponsor Golf Outing | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Center for Dairy Research | $9,500 |
| RMHC - CNI Oak Brook, IL | Annual Gala | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,958 | $400,000 | $258,964 | $258,725 | 43 | $258,725 | $2,753 |
| 2023 | $27,922 | $200,000 | $350,213 | $339,950 | 41 | $339,950 | $3,608 |
| 2022 | $183,134 | $400,000 | $273,347 | $270,800 | 28 | $270,800 | $4,761 |
| 2021 | $51,782 | $320,000 | $275,694 | $275,150 | 37 | $275,150 | $5,183 |
| 2020 | $4,676 | $175,000 | $236,435 | $235,785 | 20 | — | $1,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The OSI Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for university programs in food research, dairy research, and supply chain education, as well as charitable events and community organizations.
Among the organizations it supported, the University of Wisconsin Foundation describes its mission as advancing the objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison through alumni, donor, and community engagement. The University of Illinois Foundation says it administers private gifts and fundraising programs that benefit the University of Illinois. The Women’s Foodservice Forum says it works to advance women leaders in the food industry. Other grantees describe missions that include emergency relief and education (Burger King Foundation), bridging communication between the farm and food sectors (Animal Agriculture Alliance), supporting underserved schools (Big Shoulders Fund), and providing youth with educational, athletic, and scholarship resources (Jesse White Foundation).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $258,725. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $2,250.
The largest reported grants included $50,000 to RMHC Global for the Global Giving Collective; $34,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for the Food Research Institute; and $25,000 to the University of Illinois Foundation for the Gies College of Business Supply Chain Program. Other grants included $25,000 to Burger King McLamore Foundation for a golf invitational welcome dinner sponsorship, $12,000 to RMHC–CNI for a golf event, and $10,000 each to Women’s Foodservice Forum and Farm Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The OSI Group Foundation is led by David G. McDonald, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David G. McDonald
President
Vice President Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna B. Coaxum
Secretary
Secretary Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina L. Swanson
Treasurer
Treasurer Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurence Uzureau
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sheldon Lavin (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Sherry Demeulenaere (2020–2022) — Vice President
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 OSI Group Foundation
How much does The OSI Group Foundation give each year?
The OSI Group Foundation gave $259K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $340K across 41 grants.
What is The OSI Group Foundation's typical grant size?
The OSI Group Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $6,017, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The OSI Group Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The OSI Group Foundation give grants?
The OSI Group Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (19%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oak Brook, IL (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants), Madison, WI (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does The OSI Group Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on The OSI Group Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Golf Classic" (3 grants) and "Golf Tournament" (3 grants).
Who are The OSI Group Foundation's largest grantees?
The OSI Group Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include RMHC Global ($50,000), University of Wisconsin Foundation ($43,500 across 2 grants) and RMHC - CNI ($28,800 across 5 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The OSI Group Foundation?
The OSI Group Foundation reported $169K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The OSI Group Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for university programs in food research, dairy research, and supply chain education, as well as charitable events and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The OSI Group 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 OSI Group Foundation's EIN?
The OSI Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3722112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The OSI Group 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.
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Live grants for the work The OSI Group Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The OSI Group Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-osi-group-foundation-morg_123d84132b784da1b7b60e3c7594ea97
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