Oberkotter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oberkotter Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $155,200 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$155,200
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$293 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.9 million the year before.
71% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.9 million | 14 | $137 million |
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 10 | $283 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 7 | $293 million |
How to apply
Oberkotter 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Oberkotter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $332,667 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $155,200 |
| Indiana | 1 | $71,978 |
| Texas | 1 | $67,892 |
| Colorado | 1 | $54,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ag Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Lsl support-children and families | $1.4 million |
| The University of Chicago | Research | $332,667 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochesterdivision of Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Research | $250,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School | Lsl support-children and families | $155,200 |
| Butler University | Deaf education program | $71,978 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Lsl support-children and families | $67,892 |
| Hands & Voices | Lsl support-children and families | $54,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Caraway
- David Pierson
- Lydia Denworth
- Cedric Pritchett
- Bruce Rosenfield
Questions people ask
Does Oberkotter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oberkotter Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $155,200.
Who runs Oberkotter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Teresa Caraway (Ceo), David Pierson (Trustee), Lydia Denworth (Trustee) and Cedric Pritchett (Trustee As of Jan 2025) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Oberkotter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and disability.