Otter Tail Power Company Foundation
The Otter Tail Power Company Foundation is a private foundation based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Established in 2018, it supports public charities and educational organizations that directly affect communities in Otter Tail Power Company’s service area.
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation at a glance
In short: Otter Tail Power Company Foundation gave $882K across 156 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Minnesota. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $881,985
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 156
- -33.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,654
- +52.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $11,290,990
- +116.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (71 of 143, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Otter Tail Power Company Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation application and information are available online. The filing says the Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. As of September 28, 2026, the next listed deadline is November 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Otter Tail Power Foundation
Mailing address: 215 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Phone: (218) 739-8400
Email: foundation@otpco.com
Website: https://www.otpco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Otter Tail Power Company Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Bemidji ($60K). Together the top 10 received $426K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($20,100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
773 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 758 grants of 773 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it supports organizations in Otter Tail Power Company’s service area across Minnesota, two individual recipients In its 2025 filing, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 48% to an individual recipient, and 4% to an individual recipient
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 156 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Otter Tail Power Company Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 71 of 143 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $354K (2020) to $882K (2025). In 2025 it made 156 grants totaling $882K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Bemidji Bemidji, MN | General Operations | $60,000 |
| Wahpeton Parks and Recreation Foundation - SPARC Wellness Center Wahpeton, ND | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Medora, ND | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Sargent Central Public School Forman, ND | Track field development | $50,000 |
| PioneerCare Foundation Fergus Falls, MN | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Ottertail Family and Recreational Center Otter Tail, MN | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | General Operations | $36,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Services Foundation Rugby, ND | General Operations | $30,000 |
| James River Senior Center Jamestown, ND | General Operations | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts reported by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,290,990 | $6,305,334 | $954,535 | $881,985 | 156 | $882,011 | $768,011 | $492,629 |
| 2024 | $5,214,192 | $1,757,425 | $910,401 | $866,863 | 233 | $867,058 | $236,976 | $250,408 |
| 2023 | $4,080,719 | $2,401,541 | $684,878 | $668,440 | 143 | $668,600 | $85,875 | $173,035 |
| 2022 | $1,973,276 | $1,537,959 | $564,759 | $556,343 | 120 | $561,143 | $34,343 | $96,271 |
| 2021 | $1,104,316 | $1,300,109 | $532,317 | $525,530 | 121 | $532,197 | — | $67,095 |
| 2020 | $336,524 | $502,229 | $355,635 | $353,870 | 72 | — | $28 | $25,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Otter Tail Power Company Foundation reported a distributable amount of $493K 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
The Foundation’s website describes four areas of support: community, civic, and cultural development; education; environment; and health and human services. Its community work includes economic and cultural development, particularly access to arts and culture for underserved communities. Education priorities include early childhood programs and higher-education curricula and capital improvements in specified fields, especially those related to energy and industry. Environmental support includes sustainability and environmental education to protect land, water, and air. Health and human services support programs addressing challenges such as hunger, poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, and disabilities.
The Foundation says it provides support to public charities and educational organizations. Among its 2025 grantees, Greater Bemidji describes its mission as improving quality of life in the region by supporting businesses that create quality jobs and strengthen the community’s economic base. The Science Museum of Minnesota states its mission is to inspire learning, inform policy, and improve lives. Richland #44 School District Foundation says it raises funds for programs and facilities that enhance students’ and staff members’ educational experiences and opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 156 grants totaling $881,985. Grants ranged from $50 to $60,000, with a median award of $2,500. The largest listed awards included $60,000 to Greater Bemidji for general operations; $50,000 each to Wahpeton Parks and Recreation Foundation – SPARC Wellness Center and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library for general operations; and $50,000 each to Sargent Central Public School for track field development, PioneerCare Foundation for general operations, and Ottertail Family and Recreational Center for general operations.
Other notable 2025 awards included $36,000 to the Science Museum of Minnesota for general operations; $30,000 to Good Samaritan Health Services Foundation for general operations; $25,000 to James River Senior Center for general operations; and $20,000 each to the University of Minnesota Foundation and an individual recipient Community Center for general operations. Hankinson Fire Department received $20,000 for a new emergency services hall.
The Foundation’s website says it reviews requests under $5,000 in March, May, August, and November, and meets twice a year, in May and November, to determine and distribute funding for requests over $5,000. It says applicants must generally be 501(c)(3) public charities, with exceptions for public and private educational institutions, volunteer fire departments, and rural EMT services. Other stated exclusions include private foundations; requests from outside the service area; individuals or employee salaries; lobbying, political, or fraternal groups; building-component requests for doors, windows, roofs, or heating systems; potential conflicts of interest; certain religious requests; fundraising or social events; goodwill advertising; and general operating support for educational institutions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephanie Hoff as president; Cary Stephenson and Steve Schoeneck as vice presidents; Rebecca Michael as secretary; Janelle Johnson as treasurer; Heather Johnson as vice treasurer; and Kelsey Evavold as director.
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation is led by Stephanie Hoff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie Hoff
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Evavold
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cary Stephenson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Michael
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Schoeneck
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Johnson
Vice Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Vice Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter Wasberg (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 Otter Tail Power Company Foundation
How much does Otter Tail Power Company Foundation give each year?
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation gave $882K across 156 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $867K across 233 grants.
What is Otter Tail Power Company Foundation's typical grant size?
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,654, across 156 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Otter Tail Power Company Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Otter Tail Power Company Foundation give grants?
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was North Dakota (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fergus Falls, MN (24 grants), Jamestown, ND (7 grants), Bemidji, MN (6 grants) and Ashby, MN (4 grants).
Does Otter Tail Power Company Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of Otter Tail Power Company Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (120 of 156) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Funds" (7 grants).
Who are Otter Tail Power Company Foundation's largest grantees?
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Bemidji ($60,000), Wahpeton Parks and Recreation Foundation - SPARC Wellness Center ($50,000) and Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($20,100), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Otter Tail Power Company Foundation?
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $882K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $493K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Otter Tail Power Company Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s website describes four areas of support: community, civic, and cultural development; education; environment; and health and human services. Its community work includes economic and cultural development, particularly access to arts and culture for underserved communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Otter Tail Power Company Foundation?
The Foundation application and information are available online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Otter Tail Power Company Foundation's EIN?
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2710944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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