Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc
Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $2K.
Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $250K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,247,603
- +2751.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $249,521
- +2751.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $165,038
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Jewish Natonal Fund (Keren Kayemeth Leisrael) Inc EIN 13-1659627 ($1.2M across 3 grants). Together the top 3 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $1.2M (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Natonal Fund (Keren Kayemeth Leisrael) Inc EIN 13-1659627 New York, NY | Community Building | $908,843 |
| Jewish Natonal Fund (Keren Kayemeth Leisrael) Inc EIN 13-1659627 New York, NY | Community Building | $167,710 |
| Jewish Natonal Fund (Keren Kayemeth Leisrael) Inc EIN 13-1659627 New York, NY | Community Building | $165,038 |
| Tierra Santa Fire Department San Diego, CA | Public Safety | $5,000 |
| Genius 100 Foundation New York, NY | Community Building | $1,012 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-4,675 | $1,294,781 | $1,247,603 | 5 | $1,980 | $38,691 |
| 2020 | $1,299,456 | $252,857 | $78,434 | $43,750 | 5 | $19,020 | $62,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc is led by Jane Ottenstein, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jane Ottenstein
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2021)
Mark Gleischman
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$8K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $8K, to Mark Gleischman (Secretary/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc
How much does Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $44K across 5 grants.
What is Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $165,038, and its average grant was $249,521, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Building" (4 grants).
Who are Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Jewish Natonal Fund (Keren Kayemeth Leisrael) Inc EIN 13-1659627 ($1,241,591 across 3 grants), Tierra Santa Fire Department ($5,000) and Genius 100 Foundation ($1,012), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $39K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ottenstein Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6036064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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