The Osprey Foundation Inc
The Osprey Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Towson, Maryland, established in 2002 and tax-exempt since February 2003. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on creating systems-level change to address complex global challenges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.6M
-11.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.1M
+5.2% YoY
Grant Count
27
+22.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$225K
-14.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Osprey Foundation describes itself as "a catalyst for empowered, healthy, and fulfilled lives." The foundation strives to create an equitable, peaceful world in which everyone can thrive.
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) — Supporting initiatives that contribute to the delivery of safe, affordable, dignified, sustainable, and scalable services in underserved communities, with emphasis on sustainable services rather than initial access to infrastructure
- Cleaner Cooking — Supporting initiatives to reduce reliance on traditional cooking methods
- Ecumenical and Interfaith Community Building — Fostering dialogue and cooperation across faith traditions
- Social Justice — Supporting organizations working toward equitable systems and communities
Grantmaking
The foundation employs a flexible and responsive grantmaking approach. Key characteristics include:
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $14,000 to $1,100,000
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation 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, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $34,682,557
- Total Revenue: $3,390,411
- Total Expenses: $7,127,057
- Total Liabilities: $94,500
- Total Giving: $6,077,046 (based on 2024 filing)
The foundation made 29 grants in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,576,365 | $34,682,557 | $38,324,733 |
| Revenue | $3,817,103 | $3,390,411 | $2,876,978 |
| Expenses | $7,927,284 | $7,127,057 | $9,273,232 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,263,809 | $6,693,156 | $8,512,944 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,127,273 | $2,893,582 | $2,204,735 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,878,894 | $1,943,154 | $2,227,925 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is supported by Anne P Clarke and operates with a staff of 3 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM CLARKE | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| LOUIS BOORSTIN | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $390,371 |
| STEVEN SCOLARI | SEC/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grantmaking activity demonstrates the foundation's commitment to its focus areas. In 2023, the foundation provided significant support to organizations working in water, sanitation, and hygiene, clean cooking, and interfaith community building. ROCKBlue received a grant from the Osprey Foundation to help close water financing gaps in Africa, reflecting the foundation's international WASH priorities.
Osprey Foundation Inc - Full Filing - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublicaThe foundation released its 2025-2030 WASH Strategy, outlining its program areas, funding approach, and strategic direction for water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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