Otto Family Foundation
Historical FunderMyrtle Beach, South Carolina · EIN 92-1658709 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN F OTTO |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 SOUND SHORE DRIVE B-11, GREENWICH CT 06830 |
| Phone | 9179417951 |
| Form and materials | TYPED STATEMENT OF NEED, PAMPHLET ETC...TO ILLUSTRATE NEED |
| Deadlines | SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO NEED |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | Payment for educaton support | $25,000 |
| Brunswick School | Greenwich, CT | Payment to support local education | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Payment for educaton support | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | For educational and cultural programs in the arts. | $10,000 |
| The Lord's Place Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | Payment to help prevent and end homelessness | $5,000 |
| Bath & Tennis Historic Building Preservation Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | Community support | $5,000 |
| Waterside School | Stanford, CT | Payment to support local education | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To support first responders and their families | $2,500 |
| Star Inc | Portsmouth, OH | To support individuals with developmental disabilites | $1,000 |
| Cherokee High School Ptsa | Canton, GA | Eductational | $500 |
| Wave Strong Founation Inc | Darien, CT | To help support individuals with mental health issues | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $68,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102886
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1658709
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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