The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable
The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools and organizations working in areas such as education, human services, and community support.
The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable at a glance
In short: The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable gave $382K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Maryland. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $381,750
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,352
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,625
- Total assets
- $6,895,876
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 West Pennsylvania Ave 800, Towson, MD 21204-5025
Phone: (410) 823-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bishop Walsh School ($65K). Together the top 10 received $303K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 105 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 16% to Pennsylvania, 4% to New Jersey, 1% to Massachusetts, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $316K (2020) to $415K (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Walsh School Cumberland, MD | Support Tax Exempt Purpose of School | $65,000 |
| Char Hope Foundation Bel Air, MD | Alcohol and Drug Abusement Treatment | $50,000 |
| Mortel High Hopes for Haiti Foundation Harrisburg, PA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Academy Baltimore, MD | Support Tax Exempt Purpose of School | $30,000 |
| Gallagher Services of Catholic Charities Timonium, MD | Support Tax Exempt Purpose of Public Charity | $28,750 |
| Cumberland Community CAF Cumberland, MD | General Purpose | $23,750 |
| St Benedicts Preparatory School Inc Newark, NJ | Support Tax Exempt Purpose of School | $15,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Church Baltimore, MD | Support Tax Exempt Purpose of Public Charity | $15,000 |
| Anchor Lancaster Lancaster, PA | Support Tax Exempt Purpose of Public Charity | $12,500 |
| Union Rescue Mission Baltimore, MD | Support Tax Exempt Purpose of Public Charity | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,895,876 | $379,440 | $465,133 | $381,750 | 22 | $383,550 | $297,857 | $351,701 |
| 2023 | $6,674,437 | $306,816 | $448,864 | $363,500 | 22 | $365,300 | $255,949 | $326,987 |
| 2022 | $6,337,131 | $536,791 | $409,960 | $347,496 | 16 | $349,296 | $476,127 | $344,596 |
| 2021 | $7,633,963 | $694,109 | $426,511 | $415,000 | 22 | $415,000 | $682,598 | $381,442 |
| 2020 | $7,034,057 | $784,565 | $374,145 | $315,500 | 23 | — | $365,407 | $292,376 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable reported a distributable amount of $352K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and public charities, as well as alcohol and drug abuse treatment. Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Mortel High Hopes for Haiti Foundation says its mission is “empowering the education of the poor children of Haiti”; Anchor Lancaster says it provides no-cost meals to low-income, unsheltered, and socially excluded people; and Harford Family House says it helps families with children and individual adults experiencing homelessness become self-sufficient and productive community members.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $381,750. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $65,000, with a median of $10,625. Its largest reported grants included $65,000 to Bishop Walsh School, $50,000 to Char Hope Foundation, $50,000 to Mortel High Hopes for Haiti Foundation, and $30,000 to St Ignatius Loyola Academy.
Other 2024 grants included $12,500 to Anchor Lancaster, whose stated mission is to provide no-cost meals in Lancaster, and $12,500 to Union Rescue Mission, whose stated mission is to provide food, shelter, clothing, counseling, and religious ministry to people in need in the Cumberland, Maryland area. The filing also lists grants of $7,500 to Believe Big Inc, $6,000 to The Brandon Tolson Foundation Inc, and $5,000 to Harford Family House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Francis H Otenasek as president and Richard J Otenasek III, Page Otenasek Kozak, and Catherine Otenasek Levitas as directors.
The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable is led by Francis H. Otenasek, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Francis H. Otenasek
President
Treasurer - Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine Otenasek Levitas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Page Otenasek Kozak
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard J. Otenasek III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John H. Otenasek (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Margaret B. Otenasek (2020–2021) — President - 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable
How much does The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable give each year?
The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable gave $382K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $364K across 22 grants.
What is The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable's typical grant size?
The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,625, and its average grant was $17,352, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable give grants?
The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable gives mostly in Maryland: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (7 grants), Bel Air, MD (3 grants) and Cumberland, MD (2 grants).
Who are The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable's largest grantees?
The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Bishop Walsh School ($65,000), Char Hope Foundation ($50,000) and Mortel High Hopes for Haiti Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable?
The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $384K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $352K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and public charities, as well as alcohol and drug abuse treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable's EIN?
The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0702156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Anne Lindsey Otenasek Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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