The Ostberg Foundation Inc
The Ostberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Alpine, New Jersey. Its 2020 filing reports 41 grants totaling $349,675, with recipients in several states. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, and nothing has been filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Ostberg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ostberg Foundation Inc gave $350K across 41 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $349,675
- Grants made (2020)
- 41
- Average grant
- $8,529
- Median grant
- $2,893
- Total assets
- $3,970,312
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (56% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ostberg Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Henry Ostberg The Foundation
Mailing address: 87 Ruckman Road, Alpine, NJ 07620
Phone: (201) 767-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ostberg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Bridge of Children ($80K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 41 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 33% to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares went to Florida (5%), Massachusetts (4%), and Arizona (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 41 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Children Lawrenceville, NJ | Support | $79,802 |
| Sewa Alpine, NJ | Support | $63,472 |
| Bikur Cholim Organization Staten Island, NY | Support | $45,938 |
| A Serving Heart Middleburgh, NY | Support | $25,735 |
| Englewood Health Foundation Englewood, NJ | Support | $25,000 |
| Mustard Seed Communities Medfield, MA | Support | $12,375 |
| Karen Holloway St Augustine, FL | Support | $7,300 |
| Marantha Orphanage Alpine, NJ | Support | $7,200 |
| Uptown Cats Yonkers, NY | Support | $7,000 |
| Yaakov Luban Highland Park, NJ | Support | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,970,312 | $778,037 | $362,241 | $349,675 | 41 | $106,523 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $349,675. Grant amounts ranged from $160 to $79,802, with a median of $2,893.
The largest reported grants included $79,802 to Bridge of Children, $63,472 to SEWA, $45,938 to Bikur Cholim Organization, $25,735 to A Serving Heart, and $25,000 to Englewood Health Foundation. Each was listed for “support.”
The foundation’s 2019 filing stated that it did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. That filing listed an attached information form as the application material, no award restrictions, and no deadlines. These are historical instructions, not current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Henry D Ostberg, Brent Burns, Neal Ostberg, and Sydelle Ostberg as directors.
The Ostberg Foundation Inc's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Brent Burns
Director
New on the 2020 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry D. Ostberg
Director
New on the 2020 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Ostberg
Director
New on the 2020 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydelle Ostberg
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 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 Ostberg Foundation Inc
How much does The Ostberg Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ostberg Foundation Inc gave $350K across 41 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is The Ostberg Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ostberg Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $2,893, and its average grant was $8,529, across 41 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Ostberg Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ostberg Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Staten Island, NY (6 grants), Alpine, NJ (5 grants) and Lawrenceville, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Ostberg Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Ostberg Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (40 grants).
Who are The Ostberg Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ostberg Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Bridge of Children ($79,802), Sewa ($63,472) and Bikur Cholim Organization ($45,938), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is The Ostberg Foundation Inc?
The Ostberg Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $778K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Ostberg Foundation Inc?
The Ostberg Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Ostberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ostberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2963335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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