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Otto H York Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PROVIDENCE, RI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. The principal officer is Myrth York. It holds total assets of $6M. Annual income is reported at $2M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Rhode Island. According to available records, Otto H York Foundation Inc. has made 42 grants totaling $777K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $530K in 2023 to $247K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, California, Connecticut, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Otto H York Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, CA, CT.
Otto H York Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $777K across 42 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
Educational institutions and national charities.
Otto H York Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PROVIDENCE, RI. While based in RI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah M Brayton | Trustee | $66K | $7K | $73K |
| Amy Gabarra | Trustee | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Myrth York | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$393K
Total Assets
$5.9M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$5.9M
Grants Paid
$247K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$304K
Distribution Amount
$335K
Total: $5.5M
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$777K
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TidesEDUCATION | San Francisco, CA | $40K | 2024 |
| Generation CitizienARTS/CULTURE | Providence, RI | $25K | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood SeneHEALTH/WELFARE | Providence, RI | $20K | 2024 |
| Community Music WorksARTS /CULTURE | Providence, RI | $20K | 2024 |
| Youth In ActionHEALTH/WELFARE | Providence, RI | $20K | 2024 |
| As220EDUCATION | Providence, RI | $20K | 2024 |
| Downcity DesignARTS/CULTURE | Providence, RI | $20K | 2024 |
| New Urban ArtsARRTS/CULTURE | Providence, RI | $20K | 2024 |
| Gamm TheatreEDUCATION | Warwick, RI | $20K | 2024 |
| CamfedEDUCATION | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2024 |
| TrinityEDUCATION | Providence, RI | $10K | 2024 |
| Sequiland InstituteEDUCATION | Georgetown, ME | $7K | 2024 |
| Ri Philharmonic & Music SchoolARTS/CULTURE | East Providence, RI | $5K | 2024 |
| Mathewson St ChurchHEALTH/WELFARE | Providence, RI | $5K | 2024 |
| Down City DesignArts/Library | Providence, RI | $50K | 2023 |
| Gamelan Sekar JayaArts/Culture | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Generation CitizenEducation | Providence, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of SneHealth/Welfare | New Haven, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| Sophia AcademyEducation | Providence, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationEducation | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Ri Philharmonic Orchestra & Music SchoolArts/Culture | East Providence, RI | $5K | 2023 |