Otec Member Foundation Inc
OTEC Member Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baker City, Oregon. It oversees charitable programs supporting Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative members, families, and communities in Baker, Grant, Harney, and Union counties.
Otec Member Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Otec Member Foundation Inc gave $220K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $220,025
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,001
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $181,502
- +48.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Otec Member Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact the OTEC Member Foundation. Scholarship forms and submission deadlines are available through the foundation’s scholarship program information. Awards are restricted to eligible students and adults within OTEC’s service territory.
- Review Cycle
- See the scholarship program details; the website lists March 1, 2026, for the OTEC-EOU Rural, graduating high school student, and returning college student or adult scholarships.
- Deadline
- See the scholarship program details; the website lists March 1, 2026, for the OTEC-EOU Rural, graduating high school…
- Contact
Application contact: Otec Member Foundation
Mailing address: 4005 23Rd St, Baker City, OR 97814
Phone: (541) 524-2831
Email: lhoover@otec.coop
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Otec Member Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Dollywood Foundation ($20K). Together the top 3 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 41 grants to individuals ($190,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s programs serve members, families, and communities in Baker, Grant, Harney, and Union counties in Oregon. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 9% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
How Otec Member Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $196K (2022) to $220K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Dollywood Foundation Pigeon Forge, TN | Promote Literacy Within Otec's Territory | $20,000 |
| Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative a Wilsonville, OR | Youth Tours | $5,567 |
| 41 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $190,000 |
| Dementia Friendly of Baker County Baker City, OR | Pass-Through Grant Administration | $4,458 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,502 | $279,464 | $220,033 | $220,025 | 44 | $220,033 | $13,297 |
| 2023 | $122,071 | $276,309 | $209,170 | $208,885 | 41 | $209,170 | $10,777 |
| 2022 | $54,932 | $221,796 | $195,562 | $195,500 | 41 | $195,562 | — |
| 2021 | $28,698 | $28,705 | $7 | — | — | $7 | $7 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Otec Member Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its work as supporting communities. Its stated programs include academic, trade-school, lineman, and memorial scholarships; Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library; and other community support.
In 2024, the foundation reported direct charitable activity for the Imagination Library in its service counties, the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Tour, and pass-through grant administration for Dementia Friendly of Baker. The Dolly Parton Foundation, a 2024 grantee, describes its mission as inspiring children to “dream more, learn more, care more and be more.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $220,025. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to the Dollywood Foundation to promote literacy within OTEC’s territory and $5,567 to Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association for youth tours. An individual recipient City recipients received $5,000 scholarships, including lineman-school scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charlene Chase as President, Aletha Bonebrake as Secretary, Lea Hoover as Executive Director, and Robert Cargill and Wayne Overton as Directors.
Otec Member Foundation Inc is led by Charlene Chase, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlene Chase
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lea Hoover
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cargill
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Overton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aletha Bonebrake
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Otec Member Foundation Inc
How much does Otec Member Foundation Inc give each year?
Otec Member Foundation Inc gave $220K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $209K across 41 grants.
What is Otec Member Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Otec Member Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,001, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Otec Member Foundation Inc give grants?
Otec Member Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (9%).
Does Otec Member Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Otec Member Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (31 grants), "Trade School Scholarship" (5 grants) and "Lineman School Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Otec Member Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Otec Member Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Dollywood Foundation ($20,000), Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative a ($5,567) and Dementia Friendly of Baker County ($4,458), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 41 grants to individuals ($190,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Otec Member Foundation Inc?
Otec Member Foundation Inc reported $182K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Otec Member Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its work as supporting communities. Its stated programs include academic, trade-school, lineman, and memorial scholarships; Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library; and other community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Otec Member Foundation Inc?
Contact the OTEC Member Foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Otec Member Foundation Inc's EIN?
Otec Member Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1266015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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