OTR Resources
On the Road Resources seeks to lift people from poverty through transportation innovation, providing financial workforce education.
OTR Resources at a glance
In short: OTR Resources gave $210K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $209,862
- +1998.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $104,931
- +949.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $104,931
- Total assets
- $4,416,968
- -62.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who OTR Resources funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Champion Impact Capital ($200K). Together the top 2 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How OTR Resources gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $5.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $210K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Impact Capital Dallas, TX | A portion of contributions received by On the Road Resources was allocated to Champion Impact Capital. | $200,000 |
| On the Road Lending Dallas, TX | A portion of a grant received by On the Road Resources was allocated to On the Road Lending. | $9,862 |
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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 | $4,416,968 | $1,767,095 | $2,527,127 | $209,862 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $11,746,055 | $2,891,033 | $2,734,943 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $16,935,632 | $2,765,922 | $3,442,086 | $6,800 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $16,314,652 | $5,467,366 | $8,159,026 | $5,696,600 | 1 | $270 |
| 2020 | $9,649,605 | $938,577 | $2,674,240 | — | — | $6,881 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About OTR Resources
Based on IRS filings
OTR Resources is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $210K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
OTR Resources is led by Michelle Corson, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Corson
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$285K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Lonnie Smith
President
Highly Compensated Employee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $157K (2024)
William Long Jr.
President
Highly Compensated Employee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $177K (2024)
David Char
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Conley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Walden
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharron Hunt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Richards
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Turner
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Jay Altizer (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Josh Mayfield (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Maria Coello (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nick Stanutz (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Yolette Garcia (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Giegerich (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Deborah Hanson (2022) — Marketing Director
- Former: Jay Hein (2022) — Director
- Former: Gary Lindner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Veree Hawkins Brown (2021) — Director
- Former: John Geigerich (2020) — Director
- Former: Mara McNeill (2020) — Director
- Former: Peter Detrempe (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Robbie Matamoros (2020) — Director
- Former: Roy Lopez (2020) — Director
- Former: Verre Hawkins (2020) — Director
- Former: Yolanda Truner (2020) — Director
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 $177K, to William Long (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about OTR Resources
How much does OTR Resources give each year?
OTR Resources gave $210K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is OTR Resources?
OTR Resources reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is OTR Resources?
OTR Resources is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does OTR Resources operate?
OTR Resources has awarded grants in Texas.
What is OTR Resources's EIN?
OTR Resources's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3910893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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