The Robert Oswald Family Foundation
The Robert Oswald Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down.
The Robert Oswald Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert Oswald Family Foundation gave $101K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $101,100
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,888
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert Oswald Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2025 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2219 Viewpoint Dr Unit 3724, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (239) 498-3320
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert Oswald Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Guadalupe Center of Immokalee ($10K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 148 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida received 74% of the foundation’s grant dollars, followed by Washington at 9%, New York at 6%, Michigan at 5%, and Maryland at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robert Oswald Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 26 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2020) to $101K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Center of Immokalee Immokalee, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Literacy Council of Gulf Coast Bonita Springs, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Lee County Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bentley Village Foundation Naples, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cafe of Life Bonita Springs, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saint Matthew's House Naples, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $96,549 | $123,427 | $101,100 | 26 | $108,330 | $36,934 | $101,617 |
| 2024 | $1,437,774 | $81,762 | $118,788 | $97,575 | 27 | $104,121 | $30,332 | $97,336 |
| 2023 | $1,474,800 | $69,822 | $111,835 | $90,075 | 28 | $97,795 | $42,988 | $89,172 |
| 2022 | $1,516,813 | $19,577 | $120,156 | $96,150 | 32 | $104,774 | $44,753 | $94,168 |
| 2021 | $1,617,392 | $93,638 | $104,124 | $82,000 | 35 | $89,153 | $58,087 | $97,731 |
| 2020 | $1,628,087 | $827,743 | $76,000 | $61,050 | 34 | — | $15,059 | $54,525 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert Oswald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2025 — 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 available in the provided information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work included providing food and other basic needs, supporting literacy and education, and serving local communities.
For example, Cafe of Life says it provides basic needs to poor and hungry people in the Bonita Springs area while preserving clients’ dignity. Renewal Food Bank says it provides food to economically vulnerable people in Bellevue, Washington, and Reading Is Fundamental says it works to inspire children’s joy of reading. Bentley Village Foundation says it provides competitive scholarships and supports projects benefiting residents and the greater Bentley Village community and Southwest Florida.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $101,100. Grants ranged from $300 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest reported grants were $10,000 each to Guadalupe Center of Immokalee, Literacy Council of Gulf Coast, United Way of Lee County, and Bentley Village Foundation. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Cafe of Life, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Salvation Army, Saint Matthew’s House, Hillsdale College, Habitat for Humanity, and New Horizons; and $3,500 to Giving Tree Global. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert S Oswald as president.
The Robert Oswald Family Foundation is led by Robert S. Oswald, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert S. Oswald
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Robert Oswald Family Foundation
How much does The Robert Oswald Family Foundation give each year?
The Robert Oswald Family Foundation gave $101K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 27 grants.
What is The Robert Oswald Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert Oswald Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,888, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert Oswald Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Robert Oswald Family Foundation give grants?
The Robert Oswald Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (9%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (4 grants), Naples, FL (4 grants), Bonita Springs, FL (2 grants) and Bellevue, WA (2 grants).
Does The Robert Oswald Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Robert Oswald Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert Oswald Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert Oswald Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Guadalupe Center of Immokalee ($10,000), Literacy Council of Gulf Coast ($10,000) and United Way of Lee County ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Robert Oswald Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work included providing food and other basic needs, supporting literacy and education, and serving local communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert Oswald Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Robert Oswald Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Robert Oswald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Robert Oswald Family Foundation's EIN?
The Robert Oswald Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2157371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Robert Oswald Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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