The Oswald Supporting Organization
The Oswald Supporting Organization is a public charity based in Toledo, Ohio. It supports charitable programs in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan; its stated mission emphasizes quality of life for residents of those areas and historically funded causes for women and children.
Key facts about The Oswald Supporting Organization
In short: The Oswald Supporting Organization gave $167K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Ohio. 90% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 34-1952405
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $166,954
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $16,695
- Median grant
- $16,600
- New grantees (estimate)
- 90% first-time grantees (9 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $2,858,477
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The organization does not accept unsolicited requests; its website states that it does not currently accept unsolicited grant proposals. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$167K
+3.1% YoY
Grant Count
10
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-17.5% YoY
Is The Oswald Supporting Organization open to new grantees?
90%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 10 grantees (90%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to offer grant support for charitable programs that enrich the quality of life for citizens of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.” Its filing adds that it has historically funded causes for women and children. Its website describes its support as advancing the growth of women and children of all ages.
Its 2024 grants included youth apprenticeship and mentoring, college and career readiness, community music lessons, science and ecology education, a community garden, cancer-family support, family reunification, and family relief. The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of organizations supported: Children’s Theatre Workshop of Toledo says it offers young people an inclusive opportunity to study theatre, develop life skills, and produce plays; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio describes its work as making adult role models available to support children’s healthy maturation; and Partners in Education describes its mission as providing evidence-based programs to help students read, succeed, and thrive. The Toledo Zoo describes its mission as inspiring wildlife advocacy and conservation through educational experiences, while The Victory Center says it provides hope and support to cancer patients, survivors, and those closest to them.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization awarded 10 grants totaling $166,954. Grants ranged from $5,100 to $25,000, with a median award of $16,600.
The largest awards were $25,000 each to Children’s Theatre Workshop of Toledo for its 2024–2025 apprenticeship program and the Toledo Zoo for its T.U.R.T.L.E. program. Other awards included $23,000 to Partners in Education for College & Career Ready; $20,529 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio for Empowering Future Leaders; and $20,000 to Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts for Community Music Lessons. The remaining grants were $13,200 to Imagination Station, $13,125 to Grace Community Center, $12,000 to The Victory Center, $10,000 to Mom’s House of Toledo, and $5,100 to D.O.V.E. Fund.
How to Apply
The organization does not accept unsolicited requests; its website states that it does not currently accept unsolicited grant proposals.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from The Oswald Supporting Organization
Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture Fund
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission covers northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Its 2024 grants all went to recipients in Ohio, and all listed 2024 recipients were in Toledo.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2020) to $167K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $167K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Theatre Workshop of Toledo ($25K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Theatre Workshop of Toledo Toledo, OH | 2024-2025 Apprenticeship Program | $25,000 |
| Toledo Zoo Toledo, OH | Toledo Zoo T.U.R.T.L.E. Program | $25,000 |
| Partners in Education Toledo, OH | College & Career Ready | $23,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio Toledo, OH | Empowering Future Leaders | $20,529 |
| Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts - Tapa Toledo, OH | Community Music Lessons | $20,000 |
| Imagination Station Toledo, OH | Family Reunification Program | $13,200 |
| Grace Community Center Toledo, OH | Grace Garden Cooperative Program | $13,125 |
| The Victory Center Toledo, OH | Support for Cancer Families | $12,000 |
| Mom's House of Toledo Toledo, OH | Laurie's Place | $10,000 |
| Dove Fund Toledo, OH | Agent Orange Family Relief Program | $5,100 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,858,477 | $175,269 | $196,288 | $166,954 |
| 2023 | $2,879,496 | $158,852 | $190,273 | $161,867 |
| 2022 | $2,890,917 | $107,115 | $190,042 | $161,317 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,858,477 | $2,879,496 | $2,890,917 |
| Revenue | $175,269 | $158,852 | $107,115 |
| Expenses | $196,288 | $190,273 | $190,042 |
| Net Investment Income | $175,269 | $158,852 | $107,115 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Stocking as president; Kate Sommerfeld as secretary/treasurer; Keith Burwell as secretary/treasurer through August 2024; and Kim Cryan as CFO. Trustees listed were Susan Palmer, Sarah Dean, Jennifer Panzyszyn, and Julie Abbey.
The filing states that the Greater Toledo Community Foundation appoints three board members, while two are submitted by the supporting organization’s family unit and included in the recommendation.
The Oswald Supporting Organization is led by Charles Stocking, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Stocking
President
President & Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Panzyszyn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Oswald Abbey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Dean
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Palmer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Burwell
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Cryan
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Sommerfeld
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sarah Oswald (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Martin (2020–2021) — 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.
Contact
Mailing address: 300 Madison Avenue Suite 1300, Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: (419) 241-5049
Frequently asked questions about The Oswald Supporting Organization
How much does The Oswald Supporting Organization give each year?
The Oswald Supporting Organization gave $167K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $162K across 8 grants.
What is The Oswald Supporting Organization's typical grant size?
The Oswald Supporting Organization's median grant in 2024 was $16,600, and its average grant was $16,695, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Oswald Supporting Organization that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Oswald Supporting Organization give grants?
The Oswald Supporting Organization gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (10 grants).
Does The Oswald Supporting Organization give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Oswald Supporting Organization's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Oswald Supporting Organization's largest grantees?
The Oswald Supporting Organization's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Theatre Workshop of Toledo ($25,000), Toledo Zoo ($25,000) and Partners in Education ($23,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Oswald Supporting Organization?
The Oswald Supporting Organization reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $175K.
What does The Oswald Supporting Organization fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to offer grant support for charitable programs that enrich the quality of life for citizens of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.” Its filing adds that it has historically funded causes for women and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Oswald Supporting Organization?
The organization does not accept unsolicited requests; its website states that it does not currently accept unsolicited grant proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Oswald Supporting Organization's EIN?
The Oswald Supporting Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1952405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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