Otto Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Otto Family Foundation is a private foundation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $68,000 the year before.
46% 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $68,000 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $72,000 | 11 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John F Otto 4 Sound Shore Drive B-11, Greenwich, CT 06830 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 941-7951 |
| What to submit | Typed statement of need, pamphlet etc...to illustrate need |
| Deadlines | Several months prior to need |
What Otto Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $13,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson College | Payment for educaton support | $25,000 |
| Brunswick School | Payment to support local education | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Payment for educaton support | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | For educational and cultural programs in the arts. | $10,000 |
| The Lord's Place Inc | Payment to help prevent and end homelessness | $5,000 |
| Bath & Tennis Historic Building Preservation Foundation Inc | Community support | $5,000 |
| Waterside School | Payment to support local education | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To support first responders and their families | $2,500 |
| Star Inc | To support individuals with developmental disabilites | $1,000 |
| Cherokee High School PTSA | Eductational | $500 |
| Wave Strong Founation Inc | To help support individuals with mental health issues | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John F Otto
Questions people ask
Does Otto Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Several months prior to need.
How much does Otto Family Foundation give?
$72,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Otto Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John F Otto (Trustee).
What does Otto Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.