2018-07-05T08:52:00-07:00 2017-08-31 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2016-09-01 205094518 Mary L and William J Osher Foundation MARY 7137297000 5603 South Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 Michael Rubenstein President 2018-07-05 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2016 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Michael Rubenstein 5603 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 10960584 false false X N/A X 2006 TX The Foundation's mission is the advancement of the human condition as it relates to human rights, health, education and the maintenance of peace. The Foundation grants funds to organizations in support of its mission. 7 6 0 0 0 0 -857411 1094573 12323 0 -845088 1094573 41400 2033750 0 0 0 0 408762 349362 450162 2383112 -1295250 -1288539 32809992 34025969 435100 1726049 32374892 32299920 The purpose of the Mary L. and William J. Osher Foundation, stated in its most general way, is the advancement of the human condition. In more particular terms, as part of its mission, the Foundation will consider the use of its assets the attainment of advancements relating to the following fields:1. Human rights2. Human health3. Education4. Maintenance of peace and individual equanimity5. Further development of the fruits of civilization such as arts and technical development false false 2033750 2033750 The Mary L. & William J. Osher Foundation, as stated in its Articles of Incorporation, is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and religious purposes to conduct and support activities for the benefit of, or to carry out, the purposes of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. The Foundation accomplishes these goals by awarding grants to charitable, educational, and religious organizations. 2033750 true false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 7 6 true false false false false true false true true false false true true true true true true false false false X Pamela E Kutner 7137297000 5603 South Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 X Michael Rubenstein President 1.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Ward-Hecksel Secretary 1.00 40.00 X X 0 161109 23586 Elizabeth Osher Del-Pico Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anne Osher Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Henry P Osher Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Esther Polland Trustee 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ben Rosenberg Trustee 1.00 6.00 X 0 0 0 161109 23586 0 false true false Morgan Stanley 2 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota FL 34236 Investment Advisor 204074 1 0 0 791257 791257 0 0 0 10169327 9866011 303316 303316 303316 0 0 0 0 1094573 1094573 2033750 2033750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2600 2600 0 0 174074 174074 103564 103564 0 67549 67549 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tax paid 1575 1575 0 2383112 2033750 349362 0 0 460133 260696 0 20527 23291 0 0 0 0 0 0 27094170 27415666 5235162 6326316 0 0 0 32809992 34025969 18775 27249 416325 1698800 435100 1726049 X 32374892 32299920 32374892 32299920 32809992 34025969 -1288539 1213567 X false true X true false X X X 1 The Jewish Federation of Houston 741109654 7 true 2383112 0 1 2383112 0 true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false Part IV, Section A, Line 6: Description Of Grants Or Provided Benefits To Others The Osher Foundation is organized to conduct and support activities for the benefit of, or to carry out, the purposes of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. The Foundation accomplishes these goals by awarding grants to the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston as well as other charitable, educational and religious organizations for purposes consistent with the mission of the Federation. 32374892 2104066 2033750 145288 32299920 32397812 96283 41400 77803 32374892 34966646 -1477612 1012484 78738 32397812 31777290 3687972 420433 78183 34966646 33252364 2404326 3810500 68900 31777290 1.00000 false false false 6326316 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The Foundation holds funds to support the mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston to preserve and enrich Jewish communal life through innovative and visionary leadership that is responsive and responsible to Jewish communities locally, nationally, in Israel, and around the world. true American Friends of Leket PO Box 2090 Teaneck NJ 07666 208202424 501(c)(3) 41300 0 General support American Jewish Jt Dist Cmte 711 Third Ave 10th Floor New York NY 10017 131656634 501(c)(3) 43200 0 General support Hand in Hand Amer Friends Ctr PO Box 80102 Portland OR 97280 931269590 501(c)(3) 242250 0 General support Janes Due Process Inc PO Box 685137 Austin TX 78768 752917844 501(c)(3) 7000 0 General support Jewish Federation 5603 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 741109654 501(c)(3) 1300000 0 General support Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast 4600 Gulf Freeway Houston TX 77023 741100163 501(c)(3) 50000 0 General support Planned Parenthood South TX 2140 Babcock Road Suite 200 San Antonio TX 78229 741297211 501(c)(3) 300000 0 General support Vita Living Foundation 3300 S Gessner 150 Houston TX 77063 760521020 501(c)(3) 50000 0 General support 8 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Organizations that receive funds/grants from the Mary L. and William J. Osher Foundation are required to execute a "Grant Agreement" that commits the organization to use the funds for the purpose for which they were granted, keep financial records to adequately account for the funds, and submit a written status report six months from the date of the grant distribution. The status report must contain an updated budget and expense report for the grant period and a one page report summarizing and evaluating the use of the grant funds. false false false false false false false false false false Mary Ward-Hecksel Secretary 161109 10760 12826 184695 Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Anne, Elizabeth and Henry Osher have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 is initially reviewed by the Houston Jewish Community Foundation's staff accountant and controller. The Form is then reviewed by the CFO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. A copy is then provided to all Board Members prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Board members answer a questionnaire that covers any potential conflicts of interest that may exist as well as familial and/or business relationships with other board members or employees. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Upon request Jewish Federation of Greater Houston 5603 South Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 741109654 Preserve and enrich Jewish communal life TX 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) N/A false The Becker Family Foundation 5603 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 760560995 Support the Jewish Federation of Gr. Hou TX 501(c)(3) 509(a)(3) I Jewish Federation of Greater Houston false Donald & Martha Kaplan Freedman Fd 5603 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 455449056 Support the Houston Jewish Community Fd TX 501(c)(3) 509(a)(3) I Houston Jewish Community Foundation false Alan F & Diane R Levin Family Fd 5603 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 760613294 Support Jewish Fed & Hou Jew Comm Fd TX 501(c)(3) 509(a)(3) I Jewish Fed & Hou Jew Comm Fd false The Rauch Foundation 5603 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 760300344 Support the Jewish Federation of Gr. Hou TX 501(c)(3) 509(a)(3) I Jewish Federation of Greater Houston false The Samuels Foundation 5603 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 760207517 Support the Jewish Federation of Gr. Hou TX 501(c)(3) 509(a)(3) I Jewish Federation of Greater Houston false Houston Jewish Community Foundation 5603 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 760187329 Support the Jewish Federation of Gr. Hou TX 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) Jewish Federation of Greater Houston false Levit-Setzer Supporting Organization 5603 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 473031329 Support the Houston Jewish Community Fd TX 501(c)(3) 509(a)(3) I Houston Jewish Community Foundation false false true false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false