Otto a Shults Foundation

Invitation Only

Buffalo, New York · EIN 16-6042842 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$47K

Organizations funded10

Typical grant$2,339

Total assets$1.1M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,339 and $9,356.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2025 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.

Education3
Faith-Based1

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside New York.

New York10

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Nazareth University	Rochester, NY	General support	$11,696
St Bernards Sch Theology & Ministry	Rochester, NY	General support	$9,356
St John Fisher College	Rochester, NY	General support	$9,356
The University of Rochester	Rochester, NY	General support	$2,339
Aquinas Institute of Rochester	Rochester, NY	General support	$2,339
Office of Social Ministry	Rochester, NY	General support	$2,339
St Josephs Church	Wayland, NY	General support	$2,339
Mcquaid Jesuit High School	Rochester, NY	General support	$2,339
St Thomas More Church	Rochester, NY	General support	$2,339
United Way of Greater Rochester	Rochester, NY	General support	$2,339

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$46,781	10
2024	$43,814	10
2023	$46,894	10

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349103158
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6042842
Profile updated Nov 8, 2026

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