Otter Tail Power Company Foundation
Accepts applications
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation is a private foundation in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $881,985 in 156 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$881,985
- Number of grants156
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $866,863 the year before.
62% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $668,440 | 143 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $866,863 | 233 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $881,985 | 156 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Otter Tail Power Foundation 215 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (218) 739-8400, foundation@otpco.com |
| What to submit | The Otter Tail Power Company Foundation application and information is available online at https://www.otpco.com/about-us/foundation/. |
| Deadlines | Application deadlines are March 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. |
| Restrictions | The Otter Tail Power Company Foundation dedicates our resources primarily to charitable educational and volunteer efforts of qualifying organizations that directly impact local communities we serve. For more information, please check our website: https://www.otpco.com/about-us/foundation/. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Otter Tail Power Company Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 82 | $426,000 |
| North Dakota | 62 | $419,710 |
| South Dakota | 10 | $33,650 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $125 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Bemidji | General Operations | $60,000 |
| Wahpeton Parks and Recreation Foundation - SPARC Wellness Center | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Sargent Central Public School | Track field development | $50,000 |
| PioneerCare Foundation | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Ottertail Family and Recreational Center | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | General Operations | $36,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Services Foundation | General Operations | $30,000 |
| James River Senior Center | General Operations | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Perham Area Community Center | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Hankinson Fire Department | New Emergency Services Hall in Hankinson, ND. | $20,000 |
| United Way Lakes and Prairie | General Operations | $15,500 |
| Richland 44 School Foundation | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Mitchell Technical Institute | Scholarship Funds | $11,000 |
| Bismarck State College Foundation | General Operations | $11,000 |
| Wahpeton Baseball Association | General Operations | $10,000 |
| University of Jamestown | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Jamestown Rural Fire Department | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation Inc | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Central Cass Public Schools | Baseball field upgrades | $10,000 |
| Cass Lake Rural Fire Association | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Minnesota West Community & Technical College (Jackson) | Scholarship Funds | $9,000 |
| Minnesota State Community & Technical College (Wadena) | Scholarship Funds | $9,000 |
| Wyndmere Child and Adolescent Resources and Education (CARE) | General Operations | $5,000 |
| West Central Area Charities | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Upham Fire Supporters INC | General Operations | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General Operations | $5,000 |
| United Way of Bemidji Area | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Rock Lake Rural Fire Protection District | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Ramsey County Fair Foundation | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Parkers Prairie Independent School District #547 | Baseball and Football field update | $5,000 |
| Otter Tail County Young Life | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Oakes Rural Fire District | Construction of a new fire hall | $5,000 |
| Milbank Ball Diamond | General Operations | $5,000 |
| McIntosh County Heritage Center | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Legends of Legion Baseball | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Heart of the Lakes Elementary School | Playgound expansion for the school & the community year round | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie Hoff
- Cary Stephenson
- Steve Schoeneck
- Rebecca Michael
- Janelle Johnson
- Heather Johnson
- Kelsey Evavold
Questions people ask
Does Otter Tail Power Company Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application deadlines are March 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1..
How much does Otter Tail Power Company Foundation give?
$881,985 in tax year 2025, across 156 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Otter Tail Power Company Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephanie Hoff (President), Cary Stephenson (Vice President), Steve Schoeneck (Vice President) and Rebecca Michael (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Otter Tail Power Company Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.