Otto H York Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Otto H York Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$270,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $245,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $247,000 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $245,000 | 13 | $7.8 million |
| 2025 | $270,000 | 12 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
Otto H York Foundation Inc 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 Otto H York Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 9 | $230,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Urban Arts | Arts/Culture | $45,000 |
| DownCity Design | Education | $30,000 |
| Gamm Theatre | Arts/Culture | $30,000 |
| AS220 | Education | $25,000 |
| Generation Citizen | Education | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood SENE | Health/Welfare | $25,000 |
| Youth In Action | Health/Welfare | $25,000 |
| Tides | Education | $20,000 |
| Providence Student Union | Health/Welfare | $15,000 |
| Camfed | Education | $10,000 |
| Sequiland Institute | Education | $10,000 |
| Sophia Academy | Education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Myrth York
- Amy Gabarra
- Deborah M Brayton
Questions people ask
Does Otto H York Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Otto H York Foundation Inc give?
$270,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Otto H York Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Myrth York (President), Amy Gabarra (Trustee) and Deborah M Brayton (Trustee).
What does Otto H York Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.