Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust
Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust at a glance
In short: Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust gave $254K across 20 grants in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $254,240
- +2428.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 20
- -23.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $12,712
- +3186.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $12,680
- Primary geography
- Colorado (75% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2021 filing is marked as final, so this should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (503) 464-3680
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was KTSC Channel 8 ($13K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 filing reports that 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. Arizona, Georgia, Florida, and Illinois each accounted for 5%. Listed Colorado recipients include organizations in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust gives
- 95% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $254K (2021). In 2021 it made 20 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KTSC Channel 8 Pueblo, CO | General Operating | $13,000 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society Denver, CO | General Operating | $13,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America and Rocky Mountain Council Pueblo, CO | General Operating | $12,680 |
| Young Womens Christian Association Pueblo, CO | General Operating | $12,680 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc Tucson, AZ | General Operating | $12,680 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $12,680 |
| Pueblo Pioneer Cemetery Association Pueblo, CO | General Operating | $12,680 |
| Girl Scouts of Colorado Pueblo, CO | General Operating | $12,680 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | General Operating | $12,680 |
| Disability Services of Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $12,680 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $45,116 | $263,025 | $254,240 | 20 | $259,007 | $41,499 | $8,101 |
| 2020 | $220,285 | $27,896 | $15,525 | $10,057 | 26 | — | $23,657 | $11,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants included organizations whose stated missions span disability assistance, cancer and diabetes, youth leadership, animal and wildlife conservation, basic-needs assistance, and substance-use counseling. For example, Disability Services of Colorado says it provides assistance to people with disabilities or special needs and their families; the Pueblo Zoological Society says it promotes appreciation, understanding, and conservation of the natural world; and Crossroads’ Turning Points says it provides alcohol and substance-abuse counseling, detoxification, and residential housing.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $254,240 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $12,680 to $13,000, with a median of $12,680.
Among the largest reported grants were $13,000 each to KTSC Channel 8 in Pueblo, Colorado, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Denver, Colorado. Grants of $12,680 included awards to the Boy Scouts of America, YWCA, and Pueblo Pioneer Cemetery Association in Pueblo; Muscular Dystrophy Association in Tucson; American Cancer Society in Atlanta; Girl Scouts of Colorado; American Heart Association in St. Petersburg; Disability Services of Colorado; Pueblo Regional Center; and Pueblo Zoological Society. These grants were designated for general operating purposes.
Other organizations reported receiving $12,680 in 2021, including Pueblo Cooperative Care Center, the American Diabetes Association, and Crossroads’ Turning Points. The grantees’ stated missions describe services such as food and emergency assistance, diabetes prevention and treatment, and substance-use counseling.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $4K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust
How much does Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust give each year?
Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust gave $254K across 20 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $10K across 26 grants.
What is Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust's typical grant size?
Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust's median grant in 2021 was $12,680, and its average grant was $12,712, across 20 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust give grants?
Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust gives mostly in Colorado: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pueblo, CO (12 grants).
Does Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust's largest grantees?
Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust's largest 2021 grantees include KTSC Channel 8 ($13,000), Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society ($13,000) and Boy Scouts of America and Rocky Mountain Council ($12,680), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose stated missions span disability assistance, cancer and diabetes, youth leadership, animal and wildlife conservation, basic-needs assistance, and substance-use counseling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust's EIN?
Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6309958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Vivian Osborne Irrv Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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