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Otter Island Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Matthew R Simmons. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $326K. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Maine. According to available records, Otter Island Foundation has made 409 grants totaling $755K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $181K and $196K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $196K distributed across 104 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $119 to $22K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 160 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Texas, California, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$16K
Based on 99 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Otter Island Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 409 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, TX, CA.
Otter Island Foundation has distributed a total of $755K across 409 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $119 to $22K.
Otter Island Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Otter Island Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Es Griffith | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Winnie B Simmons Phillips | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lydia F Simmons | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Abby S Walker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emma A Simmons Anselmi | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen Cl Simmons | PRESIDENT,VP,TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
409
Total Giving
$755K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
160
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Congregational ChurchANNUAL FUND | Loveland, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Rotary InternationalANNUAL FUND | Lawndale, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Colorado CollegeANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Colorado Springs, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Farnsworth Art MuseumANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Rockland, ME | $22K | 2023 |
| Island InstituteANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Rockland, ME | $14K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncANNUAL FUND | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Strand TheatreANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Rockland, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Hermann Park ConservancyANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Houston, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| The Children'S Museum Of HoustonANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Houston, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Glide FoundationANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | San Francisco, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Children'S Museum Of HoustonANNUAL FUND | Houston, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Duke UniversityEDUCATION FUND | Durham, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Poe Elementary School Parent Teacher OrganizationANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Day SchoolANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Cure Alzheimer'S FundMEDICAL RESEARCH | Wellesley Hills, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Calvary Presbyterian ChurchANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Junkyard Social ClubANNUAL FUND | Boulder, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| First Congregational Society Of GilmantonANNUAL FUND | Manchester, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Rockwood Community ChurchANNUAL FUND | Rockwood, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| United Midcoast CharitiesANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Camden, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support FundGRANT FOR THE SUPPORT FUND | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Northern Light Ca Dean Hospital FoundationANNUAL FUND | Brewer, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterANNUAL FUND | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Strand TheatreANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Rockland, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Astrodome ConservancyANNUAL FUND | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCYCLE FOR SURVIVAL LYDIA SIMMONS SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union FoundationANNUAL FUND | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Connecticut CollegeEDUCATION FUND | New London, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| St Paul'S SchoolANNUAL FUND | Concord, NH | $2K | 2023 |
| Groton SchoolANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Groton, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| St George'S SchoolSCHOLARSHIP, ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Newport, RI | $2K | 2023 |
| Annunciation Orthodox SchoolANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Kqed IncANNUAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| VoteorgANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Foundation Of AmericaANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Boulder Community School Of Integrated StudiesANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Boulder, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Houston Public Media FoundationANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Curry School Of Education FoundationEDUCATION FUND | Charlottesville, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Alley TheatreANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossANNUAL FUND | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Camden Public LibraryANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Camden, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Impact On EducationANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Louisville, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Texas Christion UniversityANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Fort Worth, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Topsham, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| Maysles Institute IncANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Primary Children'S Medical Center FoundationSIMMONS SUPPORT HONORING MELINDA SIMMONS | Salt Lake City, UT | $1K | 2023 |
| Pizza To The PollsANNUAL FUND | Portalnd, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Smith CollegeANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN | Northampton, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Park AllianceANNUAL | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |