The Outten Foundation
The Outten Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pocomoke City, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $65K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Outten Foundation at a glance
In short: The Outten Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $500), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $64,844
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (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 Outten Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marva Theater ($500). Together the top 5 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Outten Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $4K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marva Theater Pocomoke, MD | Donation | $500 |
| Pocomoke City Vol Fire CO Pocomoke, MD | Donation | $500 |
| Discovery Center Pocomoke, MD | Donation | $500 |
| Costen House Pocomoke, MD | Donation | $500 |
| Corner Sanctuary Pocomoke, MD | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,844 | $3,246 | $2,565 | $2,500 | 5 | $2,500 | $3,246 |
| 2024 | $64,163 | $3,004 | $2,565 | $2,500 | 5 | $2,500 | $3,004 |
| 2023 | $63,724 | $2,791 | $2,565 | $2,500 | 5 | $2,500 | $2,791 |
| 2022 | $63,498 | $2,566 | $2,565 | $2,500 | 5 | $2,500 | $2,566 |
| 2021 | $65,382 | $2,397 | $3,565 | $3,500 | 6 | $3,500 | $2,397 |
| 2020 | $66,550 | $2,228 | $1,065 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $2,228 |
| 2019 | $65,387 | $2,036 | $3,065 | $3,000 | 3 | — | $2,036 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Outten Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darlene Dean
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Norma Howard
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Suzanne Henry
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Outten Foundation
How much does The Outten Foundation give each year?
The Outten Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 5 grants.
What is The Outten Foundation's typical grant size?
The Outten Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Outten Foundation give grants?
The Outten Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pocomoke, MD (5 grants).
Does The Outten Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Outten Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are The Outten Foundation's largest grantees?
The Outten Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Marva Theater ($500), Pocomoke City Vol Fire CO ($500) and Discovery Center ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Outten Foundation?
The Outten Foundation reported $65K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What is The Outten Foundation's EIN?
The Outten Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6826158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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