Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 26-0705785 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$342K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $54,848.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facing History & Ourselves Inc | Boston, MA | Combating Contemporary Antisemitism in the 21st Century | $75,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | to support the Nasij civil society capacity building program and the Seizing the Moment Program to build a vision for peace and security | $60,000 |
| Pollinate Group | Los Altos, CA | Empowering 200 Women Entrepreneurs Through Financial Literacy in India | $54,848 |
| Center for Civilians in Conflict | Washington, DC | US EWIPA Policy and Community-Based Amends Guiding Principles Project | $50,000 |
| Center for Higher Education in the Middle East Inc | Cambridge, MA | Oleander Project for Lebanese Students | $50,000 |
| Mjr Love Inc | Brooklyn, NY | NYC Teach Fabulous! program expansion | $22,000 |
| Oligo Nation | Sebastopol, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY | 2025 Summer Journalism Institute | $9,891 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $341,989 | 9 |
| 2023 | $298,594 | 14 |
| 2022 | $308,453 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630419349100803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0705785
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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