The Osprey Foundation
The Osprey Foundation was a private foundation based in Islamorada, Florida. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation’s board authorized dissolution effective December 31, 2020, and articles of dissolution were subsequently filed with the Illinois Secretary of State. It therefore appears to have wound down and should not be treated as an active grantmaker.
The Osprey Foundation at a glance
In short: The Osprey Foundation gave $104K across 23 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $103,560
- Grants made (2020)
- 23
- Average grant
- $4,503
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (70% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Osprey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2020 filing states that the foundation contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing listed Virginia Swartout as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions were listed as N/A. These filing instructions are not current application guidance because the return was final and the foundation authorized its dissolution.
- Contact
Application contact: Virginia Swartout
Mailing address: 75802 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036
Phone: (305) 664-3191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Osprey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Iota Court Preservation Assoc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 22% to recipients in Florida, 3% to recipients in Illinois, and 1% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 23 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iota Court Preservation Assoc Madison, WI | Charitable Support | $30,000 |
| Howard Young Foundation Minocqua, WI | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| National Resources Foundation Madison, WI | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Gracie's Place Woodruff, WI | Charitable Support | $7,500 |
| Campanile Center for the Arts Minocqua, WI | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Generations Lakeland Retirement Foundation Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Everglades Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Covid Food Fund for Upper Keys Key West, FL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Minocqua Kawaguesaga Lakes Protection Assn Minocqua, WI | Charitable Support | $4,060 |
| Minocqua Volunteer Fire & Rescue Minocqua, WI | Charitable Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $21,929 | $106,090 | $103,560 | 23 | $21,929 | $3,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Osprey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included support for organizations working in health care, arts, wildlife education and rehabilitation, conservation, community recreation, and emergency services. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, the Howard Young Foundation says it seeks charitable support for Howard Young Health Care to improve community health and well-being. The Campanile Center for the Arts says it supports arts education, performance, and exhibition in the Lakeland community. The Good Health Clinic describes its work as providing and coordinating free health services for low-income, uninsured Florida Keys residents.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $103,560 through 23 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among its largest grants were $30,000 to Iota Court Preservation Association, $10,000 each to Howard Young Foundation and National Resources Foundation, and $7,500 to Gracie’s Place. Other grants included $5,000 to the COVID Food Fund for Upper Keys, Campanile Center for the Arts, Generations Lakeland Retirement Foundation, and Everglades Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Virginia Swartout and Robert Swartout as trustees.
The Osprey Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Robert Swartout
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Swartout
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Osprey Foundation
How much does The Osprey Foundation give each year?
The Osprey Foundation gave $104K across 23 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Osprey Foundation's typical grant size?
The Osprey Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,503, across 23 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Osprey Foundation give grants?
The Osprey Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and Michigan (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minocqua, WI (5 grants), Islamorada, FL (5 grants), Madison, WI (3 grants) and Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (2 grants).
Does The Osprey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Osprey Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (23 grants).
Who are The Osprey Foundation's largest grantees?
The Osprey Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Iota Court Preservation Assoc ($30,000), Howard Young Foundation ($10,000) and National Resources Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Osprey Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations working in health care, arts, wildlife education and rehabilitation, conservation, community recreation, and emergency services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Osprey Foundation?
The 2020 filing states that the foundation contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Osprey Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Osprey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Osprey Foundation's EIN?
The Osprey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4196989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does The Osprey 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 19, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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