The Otis Booth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Otis Booth Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $17.2 million in 140 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $5.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$17.2 million
- Number of grants140
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$231 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2023 was up from $7.5 million the year before.
38% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.5 million | 153 | $197 million |
| 2023 | $17.2 million | 140 | $231 million |
How to apply
The Otis Booth Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Otis Booth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 78 | $12.6 million |
| New York | 21 | $695,000 |
| Idaho | 16 | $366,200 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $149,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $140,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard-Westlake School | To support a useful and diverse school community, united by the joyful pursuit of education. | $5.0 million |
| California Science Center | First of three annual installments towards a $10 million pledge. | $2.0 million |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | To support the los angeles police department in obtaining and maintaining essential equipment, state of the art technology, training, and to provide innovative programs to officers so they may better serve the community. | $1.0 million |
| Marjaree Mason Center Inc | To support adults and children affected by domestic violence, while striving to prevent and end the cycle of abuse through education and advocacy. | $1.0 million |
| Young America's Foundation | To support the promotion of the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values with young americans. | $500,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | To support dr. John belperio and the pulmonary disorders research, while actively promoting philanthropy and managing donated resources for the advancement of ucla. | $250,000 |
| All Saints' Church | To support the outreach and assistance in the community. | $200,000 |
| The Goodnation Foundation Inc | To support the nation and community's toughest challenges by bringing new philanthropic support to high-performing nonprofits. | $200,000 |
| Thacher School Inc | To support the children's education and alumni. | $200,000 |
| Griffith Observatory Foundation | To support and promote the griffith observatory. | $100,000 |
| Hillsides | To support children and young adults by strengthening families and transforming communities through comprehensive services and advocacy. | $100,000 |
| Jazz Foundation of America Inc | To support jazz and blues musicians with financial, medical, housing, and legal assistance, as well as performance opportunities. | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | To support patient care, research, and education. | $100,000 |
| Retinal Science Foundation | To support the advancement of cures and treatments for blinding diseases. | $100,000 |
| The Teen Project | To support the restoration of the lives and dreams of vulnerable young women and their unborn babies. | $100,000 |
| The Teen Project | To support housing, education, sober living, and mentoring to youth ages 18-24. | $100,000 |
| Thacher School Inc | To support the children's education and alumni. | $100,000 |
| Ready to Succeed | To support and empower foster youth in college to graduate and launch meaningful careers. | $100,000 |
| Save Oceanside Sand | To support the protection of the oceanside shoreline habitat by restoring the beaches; replenishing and retaining sand, and restoring coastal resilience. | $100,000 |
| Wood River Community Housing Trust Inc | To support the resolution of the housing shortage in the wood river valley by acquiring or developing affordable rental housing for the middle-income workforce. | $100,000 |
| Wake Forest University | To support the development of opportunities for students and faculty, as well as programs that benefit the surrounding community. | $75,000 |
| City Year Los Angeles | To support city year members who provide tutoring, assistance, and support to the students of the los angeles schools. | $60,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | To support programs that benefit the residents of the aspen valley. | $50,000 |
| Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club | To support the organization which provides instruction and programs for youth in the aspen valley. | $50,000 |
| Blair House Foundation | To support the restoration, renovation, and refurbishment of the blair house for the u.s. Government. | $50,000 |
| California Institute of Technology (Caltech) | To support advancement in science and engineering. | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | To support and advance children's healthcare through patient care, research, and education. | $50,000 |
| The Colleagues | To support the children's institute inc. And the programs they provide to needy families. | $50,000 |
| Crane Country Day School | To support the school's programs which provide excellence in education. | $50,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | To support the cardiovascular campaign. | $50,000 |
| Elings Park Foundation | To support the preservation and care of elings park, a recreational space that offers outdoor opportunities and shared community space. | $50,000 |
| Equine Advocates Inc | To support the rescue, protection, and abuse prevention of horses. | $50,000 |
| Global Strays Inc | To support the reduction of animal suffering in impoverished regions of latin america. | $50,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School | To support a useful and diverse school community, united by the joyful pursuit of education. | $50,000 |
| Higher Ground Los Angeles | To support the lives of people with disabilities through sports and recreation. | $50,000 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | To support the lives of people with disabilities through sports and recreation. | $50,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institutes | To support lives through patient-focused scientific research. | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | To support the staging of world-class opera. | $50,000 |
| Marlborough School | To support this school for girls in delivering a superior college preparatory education in an environment with high ethical values, diversity, and exceptional education. | $50,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival DBA the Public Theater Joe's Pub | To support the development of american theater that is accessible and relevant to all people. | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn A Booth
- Palmer N Murray
- Loren Booth
Questions people ask
Does The Otis Booth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Otis Booth Foundation give?
$17.2 million in tax year 2023, across 140 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Otis Booth Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Lynn A Booth (President & TTEE), Palmer N Murray (VP, Treas., Assist. Sec &) and Loren Booth (VP, Sec. & TTEE).
What does The Otis Booth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.