Private foundation · EIN 82-3683554 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Frank G Otte Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $163K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$163K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.8M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Muscula Dystrophy AssociationChicago, ILDonation$105K
St Marys CenterLouisville, KYDonation$20K
Sacred HeartLouisville, KYDonation$5,005
St XavierLouisville, KYDonation$5,005
Society of St Vincent de PaulLouisville, KYDonation$5,000
Day SpringLouisville, KYDonation$5,000
St Patrick Catholic ChurchLouisville, KYDonation$5,000
Salvation ArmyLouisville, KYDonation$5,000
Down Syndrome of LouisvilleLouisville, KYDonation$5,000
Lakewood CenterFern Park, FLDonation$3,055

By state: Illinois 1 · Kentucky 8 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Frank G Otte Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Frank G Otte Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Frank G Otte Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $163K across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Frank G Otte Charitable Trust give?

Illinois (1 grants), Kentucky (8 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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