The Osprey Foundation Inc
The Osprey Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. It describes itself as a catalyst for empowered, healthy, and fulfilled lives, working in the United States—with a concentration in Baltimore—and in countries across sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
The Osprey Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Osprey Foundation Inc gave $6.1M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $225K), top state Maryland. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,077,046
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $225,076
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $30,576,365
- -11.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (18% 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 Osprey Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 West Pennsylvania Ave 800, Towson, MD 21204
Phone: (410) 337-7575
Website: https://ospreyfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Osprey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Johns Hopkins University ($900K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 47 grants of 136 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it works in various countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as in the United States, with a concentration in Baltimore. Its 2024 grant dollars were reported as 18% to Maryland, 16% to DC, 12% to New York, and 7% to California; a further 32% share is listed without an identified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Osprey Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $283K; repeat grants $224K. How we count
Medians: $107K first-time, $187K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 387% of 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 $3.4M (2020) to $7.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $6.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations Foundation Washington, DC | Clean Cooking Alliance | $790,000 |
| IRC International Water and Sanitation | Agenda for Change, Honduras and Other Programs | $700,000 |
| Frontier Finance Solutions BV(CARDONA) | Health and Gender Benefits | $500,000 |
| Uptime Global | Piloting Water Safety Incentives Wash Sector | $425,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc Santa Monica, CA | Water for people rawanda and clean water for clinics and schools | $403,325 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Water institute - assess household water use and health outcomes navajo nation | $400,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Conduct Water Survey Dine Households Navajo Nation | $350,000 |
| Wateraid America Inc New York, NY | Clean Water and Hygiene Systems Change | $300,000 |
| Acumen Fund Inc New York, NY | Energy Access for the Hardest to Reach | $250,000 |
| Interfaith America Chicago, IL | Public Policy | $200,000 |
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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 | $30,576,365 | $3,817,103 | $7,927,284 | $6,077,046 | 27 | $7,263,809 | $2,127,273 | $1,878,894 |
| 2023 | $34,682,557 | $3,390,411 | $7,127,057 | $5,778,000 | 22 | $6,693,156 | $2,893,582 | $1,943,154 |
| 2022 | $38,324,733 | $2,876,978 | $9,273,232 | $7,725,000 | 30 | $8,512,944 | $2,204,735 | $2,227,925 |
| 2021 | $44,691,331 | $9,367,079 | $5,400,929 | $4,074,382 | 26 | $4,887,579 | $6,619,671 | $2,497,561 |
| 2020 | $43,517,824 | $6,216,062 | $4,688,671 | $3,420,278 | 31 | — | $3,402,593 | $2,267,941 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Osprey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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
The foundation’s stated aim is to help create “an equitable, peaceful world in which everyone can thrive.” Its 2025–2030 WASH strategy prioritizes safe, affordable, dignified, sustainable, and scalable services in underserved communities. Its WASH program areas include systems strengthening, innovative funding and finance, innovative models, and advocacy and learning; menstrual health and hygiene is a cross-cutting priority.
Its 2024 grants included support for clean cooking, water and sanitation, energy access, and public policy. Among its grantees, the United Nations Foundation says it supports the UN and UN causes through advocacy, ideas, resources, and partnerships. WaterAid says it works with local partners to improve access to clean water, hygiene, and sanitation in poor communities. Interfaith America says it equips and connects leaders and institutions to unlock the potential of religious diversity in the United States.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $6,077,046. Awards ranged from $14,000 to $790,000, with a median of $150,000. Notable grants included $790,000 to the United Nations Foundation for the Clean Cooking Alliance; $700,000 to IRC International Water and Sanitation for Agenda for Change, Honduras, and other programs; $500,000 to Frontier Finance Solutions BV for health and gender benefits; and $400,000 to Johns Hopkins University for a Water Institute project assessing household water use and health outcomes on the Navajo Nation.
The foundation says it provides programmatic and capacity-building support, and may provide operating support and multi-year funding. It describes its grantmaking as responsive to partners’ expertise and on-the-ground circumstances. It also makes impact investments. The foundation announced that it will cease operations as a grantmaker and impact investor on December 31, 2029, and said active or pending grants will be honored.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Clarke as president, Louis Boorstin as managing director, and Steven Scolari as secretary/treasurer. In a January 2026 announcement, Bill Clarke signed as president.
The Osprey Foundation Inc is led by William Clarke, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Clarke
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Boorstin
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$322K (2020) → $390K (2024)
Steven Scolari
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bonnie Clarke (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $390K, to Louis Boorstin (Managing Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Osprey Foundation Inc
How much does The Osprey Foundation Inc give each year?
The Osprey Foundation Inc gave $6.1M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.8M across 22 grants.
What is The Osprey Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Osprey Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $225,076, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Osprey Foundation Inc that year got $283K on average.
Where does The Osprey Foundation Inc give grants?
The Osprey Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Baltimore, MD (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Vashon, WA (2 grants).
Does The Osprey Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The Osprey Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Public Policy" (3 grants).
Who are The Osprey Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Osprey Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Johns Hopkins University ($900,000 across 3 grants), United Nations Foundation ($790,000) and IRC International Water and Sanitation ($700,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Osprey Foundation Inc?
The Osprey Foundation Inc reported $30.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Osprey Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to help create “an equitable, peaceful world in which everyone can thrive.” Its 2025–2030 WASH strategy prioritizes safe, affordable, dignified, sustainable, and scalable services in underserved communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Osprey Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Osprey Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Osprey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1862154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Osprey Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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