Frank G Otte Charitable Trust
The Frank G Otte Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $163,065, including support for organizations in Illinois, Kentucky, and Florida.
Frank G Otte Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Frank G Otte Charitable Trust gave $163K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $163,065
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $16,307
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,827,755
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frank G Otte Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1812 S Logan St, Denver, CO 80210
Phone: (713) 515-6699
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank G Otte Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Muscula Dystrophy Association ($105K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 18 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (64%), Kentucky (34%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Frank G Otte Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 394% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $163K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muscula Dystrophy Association Chicago, IL | Donation | $105,000 |
| St Marys Center Louisville, KY | Donation | $20,000 |
| Sacred Heart Louisville, KY | Donation | $5,005 |
| St Xavier Louisville, KY | Donation | $5,005 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Louisville, KY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Day Spring Louisville, KY | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church Louisville, KY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Louisville, KY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome of Louisville Louisville, KY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lakewood Center Fern Park, FL | Donation | $3,055 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,827,755 | $77,112 | $543,482 | $163,065 | 10 | $163,065 | $41,407 | $196,096 |
| 2024 | $6,294,125 | $6,097,490 | $322,775 | — | — | — | $203,853 | $167,692 |
| 2023 | $519,410 | $9,284 | $130,537 | $122,000 | 4 | $122,000 | $8,142 | $32,188 |
| 2022 | $640,785 | $23,976 | $45,684 | $33,000 | 3 | $33,000 | $14,747 | $35,094 |
| 2021 | $662,493 | $260,454 | $36,191 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $51,799 | $32,779 |
| 2020 | $438,230 | $30,210 | $63,421 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $23,979 | $26,067 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank G Otte Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations serving people with disabilities and organizations in Louisville, Kentucky. Day Spring describes its mission as providing a path forward for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that cultivate hope, belonging, and community. Down Syndrome of Louisville says its mission is to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families through support, information, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $163,065. Grant amounts ranged from $3,055 to $105,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest reported grants were $105,000 to Muscular Dystrophy Association in Chicago, Illinois, and $20,000 to St. Marys Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Other grants included $5,005 each to Sacred Heart and St. Xavier, both in Louisville.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alicia Ashley and Mary McHugh as co-trustees.
Frank G Otte Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alicia Ashley
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary McHugh
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frank G. Otte (2020–2023) — Settlor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Frank G Otte Charitable Trust
How much does Frank G Otte Charitable Trust give each year?
Frank G Otte Charitable Trust gave $163K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Frank G Otte Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Frank G Otte Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,307, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank G Otte Charitable Trust give grants?
Frank G Otte Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (8 grants).
Does Frank G Otte Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Frank G Otte Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are Frank G Otte Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Frank G Otte Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Muscula Dystrophy Association ($105,000), St Marys Center ($20,000) and Sacred Heart ($5,005), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank G Otte Charitable Trust?
Frank G Otte Charitable Trust reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Frank G Otte Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations serving people with disabilities and organizations in Louisville, Kentucky. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank G Otte Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank G Otte Charitable Trust's EIN?
Frank G Otte Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3683554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Frank G Otte Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 10, 2026)
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