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Foundation & Giving

Founded in 2015, The Osborn Foundation enables residents, families, friends, and community donors to support programs that aim to enhance quality of life at The Osborn and across the greater Rye, NY community.

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Gifts can be directed to our Charity Care program (for residents who outlive their resources), academic scholarships, employee enrichment, Arboretum conservation, or designated as unrestricted to meet the greatest needs. 

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Key Programs

Areas of Greatest Need

Your unrestricted gift will go towards the areas of greatest need. This allows The Osborn to remain flexible and respond quickly to immediate needs.

Charity Care Program

Supports The Osborn’s residents and Home Care clients who have outlived their resources, so they continue to enjoy the same high-quality services.

Cultural Enrichment and Learning

Expands and elevates cultural offerings and provides residents with professional artistic experiences. The focus is currently on the 2026 Concert Series, and 2027 plans.

Conservation of the Arboretum

Protects the health of The Osborn’s 56-acre arboretum campus, comprised of 983 trees, representing 132 tree species. Please see the link below for our tree inventory map.

Academic Achievement Program

Established by The Sterling Park Residents’ Association, this program awards the children of Osborn team members who are pursuing a secondary education. Up to 50+ students participate in this program annually.

Employee Enrichment Program

Recognizes the hard work, commitment, and expertise of team members, while providing additional opportunities for professional training.

Campus Beautification

Focuses on keeping The Osborn campus beautiful. Currently the focus is on enhancing the entrances to the 2000/3000 and 4000 buildings. This creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere to enjoy with friends and families.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Osborn Foundation a nonprofit organization?

Yes, The Osborn Foundation is a not-for-profit, tax exempt 501c3 organization. EIN #47-4600665. Any donation to The Osborn Foundation will be personally acknowledged and publicly recognized in The Osborn Foundation Donor Report.

Is my gift tax deductible?

Yes, financial contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. You should consult your tax advisor for information about tax deductibility.

Can I make a memorable or tribute gift?

Yes, any gift to The Osborn Foundation may be designated in memory of a loved one, family member, friend, colleague or caregiver. Gifts can be made online via the donate button below. If you are donating by check, please note on the check who you are honoring.

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What gift types are accepted?

The Osborn Foundation accepts gifts of cash, securities, and gifts in kind on a case-by-case basis in accordance with our Gift Acceptance Policy.

How can I increase the impact of my gift?

Many companies offer matching gift programs to employees, board members and retirees. Please check with the company you work for, or have retired from, to inquire about the details of their program. 

I’ve already included The Osborn in my estate planning, who should I tell?

Please download, fill out, and submit the Planned Giving Intention Form via email to clevy@theosborn.org.  You may also contact the Director of Development, Cathy Levy, at (914) 925-8372. We look forward to including you in the Miriam Osborn Legacy Society.

This webpage is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or tax advice. Please consult your professional financial or tax advisor for personalized guidance.

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