Otis G Pike Article VIII Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Otis G Pike Article VIII Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,400 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$200,400
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,400
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $160,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 5 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 19 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $200,400 | 18 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Otis G Pike Article VIII Charitable Trust 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 Otis G Pike Article VIII Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $125,400 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Irc | General support | $20,400 |
| Visiting Nurse Assocation & Hospice Fdn | General support | $20,000 |
| Indian River Symphonic Association | General support | $15,000 |
| United Way of Indian River County | General support | $15,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General support | $15,000 |
| Wxel Public Broadcasting | General support | $15,000 |
| Indian River Medical Center Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Hope Rural School Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | General support | $10,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Indian River County Library | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Pasco County Library | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Riverhead Free Library | General support | $10,000 |
| Hampton Rd Educ Telecommunications Assoc | General support | $10,000 |
| Atlantic Classical Orchestra | General support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross of Indian River | General support | $5,000 |
| Florida Orchestra | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Indian River City Library | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Otis G Pike Article VIII Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Otis G Pike Article VIII Charitable Trust give?
$200,400 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Otis G Pike Article VIII Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Otis G Pike Article VIII Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and human services.