Sara Othon Foundation
Sara Othon Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Pembroke Pnes, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $21K.
Sara Othon Foundation at a glance
In short: Sara Othon Foundation gave $21K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,500
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $27,338
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sara Othon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Johns Hopkins University ($20K). Together the top 2 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sara Othon Foundation gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $21K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | For Scleroderma Research | $20,000 |
| The Payton Nash Foundation Inc Pembroke Pines, FL | Autism research | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,338 | $51,737 | $52,591 | $21,000 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $28,192 | $46,487 | $43,624 | $10,500 | 2 | $10,500 |
| 2022 | $25,329 | $39,454 | $35,034 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $20,909 | $43,111 | $35,948 | $13,000 | 2 | $22,948 |
| 2020 | $13,746 | $8,307 | $11,087 | $5,600 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sara Othon Foundation is led by Alexander Othon, President Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander Othon
President Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julio Echemendia
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Othon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeleine A Othon Roque
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Sara Othon Foundation
How much does Sara Othon Foundation give each year?
Sara Othon Foundation gave $21K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
How large is Sara Othon Foundation?
Sara Othon Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $52K.
Where does Sara Othon Foundation operate?
Sara Othon Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Oklahoma.
What is Sara Othon Foundation's EIN?
Sara Othon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3658595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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