The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation
The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ridgway, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation at a glance
In short: The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,964
- -98.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,964
- -89.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,964
- Total assets
- $1,800
- -93.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fort Lewis College Foundation ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 28 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $5.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lewis College Foundation Durango, CO | General Support | $5,964 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,800 | $3,311 | $30,163 | $5,964 | 1 | $25,553 | $1,272 |
| 2024 | $28,652 | $-24,677 | $598,676 | $385,000 | 7 | $548,565 | $6,726 |
| 2023 | $652,079 | $6,665 | $276,530 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $34,664 |
| 2022 | $1,006,007 | $16,472 | $3,683,512 | $3,500,000 | 3 | $3,500,000 | $79,506 |
| 2021 | $4,673,047 | $-819,719 | $5,507,432 | $5,258,101 | 16 | — | $317,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation is led by Henry O. Hooper, President & Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry O. Hooper
President & Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$69K (2021) → $7K (2025)
Cynthia L. Aronoff
Director
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Jeanne R. Hooper
Director
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Steven K. Aronoff
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$69K (2021) → $7K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Henry O Hooper (President/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation
How much does The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation give each year?
The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $385K across 7 grants.
How large is The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation?
The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation operate?
The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Mexico, South Dakota.
What is The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation's EIN?
The John & Sophie Ottens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0911121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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