Bernadette M Otto Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bernadette M Otto Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Tomah, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $50,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $50,000 | 16 | $906,241 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 16 | $981,763 |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 16 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Bernadette M Otto Charitable 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 Bernadette M Otto Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 16 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Area Community Theatre Inc | Building repairs and maintenance | $10,000 |
| First Congregational United Church of Christ | General supplies | $5,000 |
| Neighbor for Neighbor Inc | Food | $5,000 |
| Tomah Concert Association | Promotion of the arts in tomah area | $4,000 |
| Veterans Assistance Foundation Inc | General supplies | $4,000 |
| Families First of Monroe County | General supplies | $3,000 |
| Kindness Community Inc | General supplies | $3,000 |
| Tomah Area Historical Society | Building repairs and maintenance | $3,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1382 | Repairs and maintenance | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of West Central Wisconsin | General supplies | $2,000 |
| Mr Ed's Community Thansgiving Dinner | Food | $2,000 |
| Tomah Area Cancer Support | General supplies | $2,000 |
| Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter Inc | General supplies | $1,000 |
| North American Squirrel Association | General supplies | $1,000 |
| Our Town Tomah Committee | Flowers | $1,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Beds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles M Schaeve
Questions people ask
Does Bernadette M Otto Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernadette M Otto Charitable Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Bernadette M Otto Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles M Schaeve (Trustee).
What does Bernadette M Otto Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and veterans.