Organization of Teratology Information Specialists
The Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) is a Brentwood, Tennessee-based public charity and professional scientific society. It supports education and research related to teratology and provides MotherToBaby, a no-cost service offering evidence-based information about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists at a glance
In short: Organization of Teratology Information Specialists gave $789K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), top state Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $789,464
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,789
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $66,444
- Total assets
- $1,509,109
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Organization of Teratology Information Specialists
- Contact
Mailing address: 5034A Thoroughbred Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 314-5128
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Organization of Teratology Information Specialists funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of California San Diego ($116K). Together the top 10 received $727K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 50 grants of 62 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Texas (19%), California (15%), North Carolina (10%), Nebraska (9%), and Georgia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Organization of Teratology Information Specialists open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $751K (2022) to $789K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $789K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Diego San Diego, CA | To further education | $115,891 |
| MH Mission Hospital Asheville, NC | To further education | $81,637 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX | To further education | $79,000 |
| University of TX Health Science Ctr Dallas, TX | To further education & research in teratology information | $74,900 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Cent Omaha, NE | To further education | $70,050 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | To further education & RESEARCH IN TERATOLOGY | $69,750 |
| University of South Florida Orlando, FL | To further education & research in teratology information | $63,137 |
| University of Connecticut Health Ce Farmington, CT | To further education | $58,225 |
| State of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | To further education | $58,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | To further education | $56,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,509,109 | $2,346,081 | $2,333,531 | $789,464 | 12 | $30,012 |
| 2023 | $1,473,366 | $1,844,220 | $1,813,812 | $754,214 | 12 | $22,059 |
| 2022 | $1,422,882 | $1,674,568 | $1,542,780 | $750,650 | 12 | $5,697 |
| 2021 | $1,314,372 | $1,595,383 | $1,370,240 | $759,875 | 13 | $3,257 |
| 2020 | $1,066,776 | $1,538,353 | $1,336,020 | $785,220 | 13 | $11,231 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
OTIS’s mission is to assess and evaluate risks to pregnancy and breastfeeding outcomes from medications and other exposures, and to contribute to teratology education and research. Through MotherToBaby, it provides evidence-based information to parents, health professionals, and the general public. Its stated program work also includes partnerships to improve clinical and public health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and people with birth defects, infant disorders, and related conditions.
In 2024, OTIS reported grants for education, education and research, and research in teratology information. Its grantees include universities, a medical center, a hospital, a state government, and a foundation. The Nebraska Medical Center describes its mission as advancing education, research, and patient care; Emory University describes its mission as creating, preserving, teaching, and applying knowledge in service of humanity. The University of Rochester describes its work as higher education, research, and charitable patient care. The Genesis Foundation for Children says it funds diagnosis and coordinated care for children with physical, intellectual, developmental, and genetic disorders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, OTIS reported 12 grants totaling $789,464. Grant sizes ranged from $14,824 to $115,891, with a median of $66,444.
The largest reported grants were $115,891 to the University of California San Diego for education; $81,637 to MH Mission Hospital for education; $79,000 to the University of North Texas for education; $74,900 to the University of Texas Health Science Center for education and research in teratology information; and $70,050 to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for education. Other recipients included Emory University ($69,750), the University of South Florida ($63,137), the University of Connecticut Health Center ($58,225), the State of Utah ($58,000), the University of Rochester ($56,750), the University of Arizona ($47,300), and the Genesis Foundation for Children ($14,824). The stated purposes were education, or education and research related to teratology.
OTIS states that its board and relevant committees monitor grant progress through progress reports, financial updates, and final reporting under agreements with grantees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alfred Romeo as president, Lorrie Harris-Sagaribay as president-elect, Sarah Obican as past president, Lauren Kozlowski as treasurer, and Myla Ashfaz as secretary. It also lists Kirstie Perrotta, Sura Alwan, and Nevena Krstic as board members.
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists is led by Alfred Romeo, President on the 2024 filing; 3 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alfred Romeo
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Sarah Obican
Past President
President Elect → President, 2021
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Lorrie Harris-Sagaribay
President-Elect
Board Member → President-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $46K (2024)
Kirstie Perrotta
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$19K (2023) → $47K (2024)
Nevena Krstic
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Kozlowski
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myla Ashfaz
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sura Alwan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Claire Coles (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Al Romeo (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Christina Chambers (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Marsha Leen Mitchell (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Kiernan (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sharon Lavigne (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Patricia Markland Cole (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Braddock (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $47K, to Kirstie Perrotta (Board Member). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Organization of Teratology Information Specialists
How much does Organization of Teratology Information Specialists give each year?
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists gave $789K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $754K across 12 grants.
What is Organization of Teratology Information Specialists's typical grant size?
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists's median grant in 2024 was $66,444, and its average grant was $65,789, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Organization of Teratology Information Specialists give grants?
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists's top state is Texas, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (15%) and North Carolina (10%).
Does Organization of Teratology Information Specialists give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Organization of Teratology Information Specialists's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To further education" (9 grants).
Who are Organization of Teratology Information Specialists's largest grantees?
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists's largest 2024 grantees include University of California San Diego ($115,891), MH Mission Hospital ($81,637) and University of North Texas ($79,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Organization of Teratology Information Specialists?
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does Organization of Teratology Information Specialists fund?
OTIS’s mission is to assess and evaluate risks to pregnancy and breastfeeding outcomes from medications and other exposures, and to contribute to teratology education and research. Through MotherToBaby, it provides evidence-based information to parents, health professionals, and the general public. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Organization of Teratology Information Specialists?
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Organization of Teratology Information Specialists's EIN?
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4297167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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