The Osi Group Foundation
The OSI Group Foundation is the corporate charitable foundation of OSI Group (EIN 27-3722112) headquartered in Aurora, IL. It was established around 2011 and supports areas including higher education, health, agriculture and human services; foundation information is published on OSI Group's corporate site and sustainability reports. No separate standalone foundation website was located.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations with programs in higher education, food/food-systems research, health, agriculture, or community events—especially those offering sponsorship or membership opportunities and with an Illinois/Midwest connection.
Good Fit
- • Requests tied to event sponsorships, galas, or tournament partnerships.
- • Projects in food research, supply chain education, or agriculture-related student programs.
- • Opportunities framed as membership, industry partnership, or sponsorship levels.
- • A demonstrated connection to Illinois or to corporate program areas.
Geography
Observed grants cover many states (15 in 2024), indicating a multi-state footprint, although Illinois receives a plurality (about 44%) of dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows dozens of distinct recipients (38) and a mix of universities, charities, and event sponsorships, with a substantial number of different organizations funded each year.
New Applicants
The foundation adds new grantees each year (15 new in 2024 and 19 in 2023), showing turnover, but public materials note grants are by preselection which limits a clear open-application path; direct evidence of open unsolicited entry is therefore mixed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
