Henry Charles Otten and Jane Graves Otten Foundation
Invitation OnlyBigfork, Montana · EIN 84-1407394 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
88% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County Love | Bozeman, MT | General | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Catholic College | Lander, WY | Annual fund general and endowment funds | $4,000 |
| International Students Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | General | $4,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund | Washington, DC | General | $4,000 |
| Rafiki Foundation Inc | Eustis, FL | General | $2,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Sparkill, NY | General | $2,000 |
| International Christian Concern | Washington DC, DC | General | $2,000 |
| Prison Fellowship International Sec | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | Boise, ID | General | $1,000 |
| Hope Pregnancy Center | Kalispell, MT | General | $1,000 |
| New Mount Carmel Foundation | Meeteetse, WY | General | $1,000 |
| Bible Project | Portland, OR | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Banning Museum | Wilmington, CA | General | $500 |
| Northwoods Animal Shelter | Iron River, MI | General | $500 |
| Mission K9 Rescue | San Antonio, TX | General | $500 |
| Uset Foundation | Gladstone, NJ | General | $500 |
| Delta Rescue | Glendale, CA | General | $500 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($22,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $51,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531349349100833
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1407394
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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