Henry C & Jane G Otten Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry C & Jane G Otten Foundation is a private foundation in Bigfork, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $53,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$53,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $51,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 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 | $51,000 | 35 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 31 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Henry C & Jane G Otten 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 Henry C & Jane G Otten Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 9 | $16,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 3 | $1,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cru | General | $6,000 |
| Gallatin County Love | General | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Catholic College | Annual fund general and endowment funds | $4,000 |
| International Students Inc | General | $4,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund | General | $4,000 |
| Rafiki Foundation Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Tibetan Children's Education Founda | General | $2,000 |
| Zoe Care | General | $2,000 |
| Vision Beyond Borders | General | $2,000 |
| Florence Crittendon Home | General | $2,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | General | $2,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | General | $2,000 |
| International Christian Concern | General | $2,000 |
| Open Doors | General | $1,500 |
| Monastery of the Holy Cross | General | $1,000 |
| Sacred Portion Children's Outreach | General | $1,000 |
| Prison Fellowship International Sec | General | $1,000 |
| Montana Fellowship of Christian Ath | General | $1,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Hope Pregnancy Center | General | $1,000 |
| New Mount Carmel Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Bible Project | General | $1,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | General | $500 |
| Friends of Banning Museum | General | $500 |
| Northwoods Animal Shelter | General | $500 |
| Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation | General | $500 |
| Mission K9 Rescue | General | $500 |
| Warrior Canine Connection | General | $500 |
| Uset Foundation | General | $500 |
| Delta Rescue | General | $500 |
| Beneticines of Mary | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine O Holiday
- Elise Otten
- Anita Scott
Questions people ask
Does Henry C & Jane G Otten Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry C & Jane G Otten Foundation give?
$53,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Henry C & Jane G Otten Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine O Holiday (Vice President), Elise Otten (Vice President) and Anita Scott (Treasurer).
What does Henry C & Jane G Otten Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.