Osa Foundation
/Osa Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Osa Foundation supports K-12 education, higher education and youth development in Chicago, Illinois.
FUNDING AREAS: K-12 education, higher education and youth
IP TAKE: The Osa Foundation is all about education in Chicago, but the funder has very specific things in mind when it comes to improving the local education system.
PROFILE: Established in 2005, the Osa Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Robin and Jack Lavin created this foundation to support the interests and values of their family, as well as the needs of the broader community. “Osa” is an acronym for opportunities, support and access. The foundation “supports organizations that empower human potential in underserved communities by creating opportunities, offering targeted support and improving access to resources.” It funds local efforts for K-12 education, higher education and youth.
The Osa Foundation values self-reliance, equity, diversity, innovation and integrity. Education to Career Program grants support career pathways, career readiness skills and work experience for graduates. College Access, Completion and Success Program grants fund programs for low-income and first-generation students and systemic efforts in the city. Grants for Osa’s Education Innovation Program fund technology efforts, teacher and principal innovations and advocacy and policy efforts. Student Engagement Program grants provide funding for experiential learning programs, career path exposure programs and programs that address the physical and mental health of students. The Osa Foundation often renews its existing grants for multiple years.
Grants range between about $1,000 and $25,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Chicago, Illinois. Past local grantees include OneGoal Chicago, Educators 4 Excellence Chicago and Playworks Illinois.
This foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and only awards grants on an invitation-only basis. Invited grantseekers should submit proposal materials electrically via email. Direct general questions to the staff at info@theosafoundation.org or 312-920-9490.
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