The OTT Foundation Inc
The OTT Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Marion, Indiana. It reports charitable activity including relief for people who are poor, distressed, or underprivileged; advancement of education; and support of religious organizations.
The OTT Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The OTT Foundation Inc gave $64K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Indiana. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,877
- -53.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,914
- -57.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,144
- Total assets
- $98,265
- +28.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (89% 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 The OTT Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1800 N Wabash Road Rm/Ste 300, Marion, IN 46952
Phone: (764) 664-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The OTT Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Caring Foundation Inc ($28K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 79 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 11% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The OTT Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $64K (2025) to $183K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Caring Foundation Inc Marion, IN | General Support | $28,024 |
| Tyler Megan Planck Marion, IN | Medical Expense | $10,000 |
| Hope Restored Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | Marriage Intensive | $6,002 |
| Hands of Hope Noblesville, IN | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Global Partners Indianapolis, IN | Sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Carey Services Marion, IN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Flat Land Resources LLC Muncie, IN | Marion Dog Park | $2,144 |
| Hope India Mission Decatur, IN | General Support | $2,000 |
| Maurisa Anderson Indianapolis, IN | Fire Assistance | $2,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Children Sponsorship | $1,032 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,265 | $97,118 | $75,556 | $63,877 | 13 | $63,877 | $1,968 | $2,935 |
| 2024 | $76,703 | $188,223 | $185,270 | $138,666 | 12 | $138,666 | $988 | $1,972 |
| 2023 | $73,750 | $91,817 | $131,835 | $130,090 | 18 | $130,090 | $1,817 | $2,926 |
| 2022 | $113,768 | $50,388 | $96,183 | $90,703 | 22 | $90,703 | $2,159 | $6,629 |
| 2021 | $159,563 | $106,670 | $102,552 | $100,844 | 14 | $100,844 | $1,670 | $6,009 |
| 2020 | $155,445 | $132,524 | $185,762 | $183,084 | 15 | — | $2,024 | $5,325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The OTT Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K 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
On its 2025 filing, the foundation describes direct charitable activity as relief for the poor, distressed, or underprivileged; advancement of education, including contributions to educational institutions and scholarships; and support of religious organizations.
Its 2025 grants included support for Hope India Mission Inc, which says it exists to support schools and churches in India. Gilead Ministries Inc describes its mission as communicating the love, power, and hope of the Gospel to people experiencing long-term illness, terminal illness, or the loss of a loved one.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $63,877. Grant amounts ranged from $175 to $28,024, with a median grant of $2,144. Its largest reported grants included $28,024 to The Caring Foundation Inc for general support, $10,000 to Tyler Megan Planck for medical expenses, $6,002 to Hope Restored Focus on the Family for a marriage intensive, and $5,000 to Hands of Hope for sponsorship. Other listed grants included $3,000 to Global Partners for sponsorship, $2,500 to Carey Services for general support, and $2,000 each to Hope India Mission and Maurisa Anderson.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary Ott as president, Connie Ott as treasurer, Bradley Ott as vice-president, and Ryan Ott, Amie Ott, Daniel Showalter, and Jennifer Showalter as directors.
The OTT Foundation Inc is led by Bradley Ott, V-President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bradley Ott
V-President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary Ott
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amie Ott
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Showalter
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Showalter
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ryan Ott
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Connie Ott
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The OTT Foundation Inc
How much does The OTT Foundation Inc give each year?
The OTT Foundation Inc gave $64K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 12 grants.
What is The OTT Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The OTT Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,144, and its average grant was $4,914, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The OTT Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The OTT Foundation Inc give grants?
The OTT Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, IN (5 grants), Indianapolis, IN (3 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does The OTT Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of The OTT Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The OTT Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The OTT Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Caring Foundation Inc ($28,024), Tyler Megan Planck ($10,000) and Hope Restored Focus on the Family ($6,002), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The OTT Foundation Inc?
The OTT Foundation Inc reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The OTT Foundation Inc fund?
On its 2025 filing, the foundation describes direct charitable activity as relief for the poor, distressed, or underprivileged; advancement of education, including contributions to educational institutions and scholarships; and support of religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The OTT Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The OTT Foundation Inc's EIN?
The OTT Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3299645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The OTT Foundation Inc 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 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 May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The OTT Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ott-foundation-inc-morg_1cde607153cb433fb4dbb5d30aaffe4b
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