The Ott Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-3299645

Foundation Overview

Based in Marion, IN, The Ott Foundation Inc has awarded 245 grants totaling $2,652,191 to organizations in Colorado, Indiana and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $130 to $200,000, with a median award of $3,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,652,191
Total Assets
$73,750
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
36
Median Grant
$3,075
% Median Grant Growth
+12% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 33%

12 of 36 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Indiana

65% of grants are awarded in Indiana, with additional funding distributed across 16 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Marion (48%), Indianapolis (15%), Noblesville (7%).

Funding Trajectory
-81%

Declining funding trend with 81% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Ott Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Compassion International $1,032 Colorado Springs, CO, US Children Sponsorship 2023
Family Service Society Inc $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2023
Hands Of Hope $5,000 Noblesville, IN, US Sponsorship 2023
The Caring Foundation Inc $45,520 Marion, IN, US General Support 2023
Efca Reach Global $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Ministry 2023
Wellsprings Of Freedom $4,200 Rock Island, IL, US Ministry Support 2023
Special Olympics $175 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2023
Carey Services $2,500 Marion, IN, US General Support 2023
Hope India Mission $2,000 Decatur, IN, US General Support 2023
Gilead Ministries $1,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2023
Global Partners $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Sponsorship 2023
Cru $500 Orlando, FL, US Ministry 2023
Forge $30,000 Denver, CO, US General Ministry 2023
Awakening Hope $5,000 Aurora, CO, US General Ministry 2023
Servants Of Christ International $3,150 Milliken, CO, US Masai 2023
Matt Polk $5,000 Kokomo, IN, US Cancer Treatment 2023
David Miller $1,000 Marion, IN, US Living Expenses 2023
Debby Mack $13,613 Marion, IN, US Roofing Of Home 2023
Compassion International $1,032 Colorado Springs, CO, US Children Sponsorship 2023
Family Service Society Inc $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2023
Hands Of Hope $5,000 Noblesville, IN, US Sponsorship 2023
The Caring Foundation Inc $45,520 Marion, IN, US General Support 2023
Efca Reach Global $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Ministry 2023
Wellsprings Of Freedom $4,200 Rock Island, IL, US Ministry Support 2023
Special Olympics $175 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2023
Carey Services $2,500 Marion, IN, US General Support 2023
Hope India Mission $2,000 Decatur, IN, US General Support 2023
Gilead Ministries $1,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2023
Global Partners $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Sponsorship 2023
Cru $500 Orlando, FL, US Ministry 2023
Forge $30,000 Denver, CO, US General Ministry 2023
Awakening Hope $5,000 Aurora, CO, US General Ministry 2023
Servants Of Christ International $3,150 Milliken, CO, US Masai 2023
Matt Polk $5,000 Kokomo, IN, US Cancer Treatment 2023
David Miller $1,000 Marion, IN, US Living Expenses 2023
Debby Mack $13,613 Marion, IN, US Roofing Of Home 2023
Compassion International $912 Colorado Springs, CO, US Children Sponsorship 2022
Family Service Society Inc $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Hands Of Hope $5,000 Noblesville, IN, US Sponsorship 2022
The Caring Foundation Inc $18,498 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Efca Reach Global $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Ministry 2022
Wellsprings Of Freedom $4,200 Rock Island, IL, US Ministry Support 2022
Special Olympics $175 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2022
Carey Services $2,500 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Hope India Mission $2,000 Decatur, IN, US General Support 2022
Gilead Ministries $1,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Global Partners $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Sponsorship 2022
Habitat For Humanity Of Grant Co $20,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Justin Creech $2,000 Lafontaine, IN, US House Fire Assistance 2022
Marlene Michel-anderson $500 Marion, IN, US Medical Supplies 2022
Abby Bush $500 Owensville, IN, US Living Expenses 2022
Keisa Norris $3,000 Gas City, IN, US House Fire Assistance 2022
Rod Judy Crossman $5,000 Marion, IN, US Hurricane Ian Assistance 2022
Quontaze Wilson $4,458 Indianapolis, IN, US Vehicle Purchase 2022
Desiree Schmidt $2,060 Fort Wayne, IN, US Death Expenses 2022
Ashley Brook $3,000 Brooksville, FL, US Death Expenses 2022
Charlie Marquis $1,500 Parker, CO, US Medical Expenses 2022
Scott Grzesiak $4,000 Chicago, IL, US General Assistance 2022
Compassion International $912 Colorado Springs, CO, US Children Sponsorship 2022
Family Service Society Inc $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Hands Of Hope $5,000 Noblesville, IN, US Sponsorship 2022
The Caring Foundation Inc $18,498 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Efca Reach Global $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Ministry 2022
Wellsprings Of Freedom $4,200 Rock Island, IL, US Ministry Support 2022
Special Olympics $175 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2022
Carey Services $2,500 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Hope India Mission $2,000 Decatur, IN, US General Support 2022
Gilead Ministries $1,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Global Partners $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Sponsorship 2022
Habitat For Humanity Of Grant Co $20,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Justin Creech $2,000 Lafontaine, IN, US House Fire Assistance 2022
Marlene Michel-anderson $500 Marion, IN, US Medical Supplies 2022
Abby Bush $500 Owensville, IN, US Living Expenses 2022
Keisa Norris $3,000 Gas City, IN, US House Fire Assistance 2022
Rod Judy Crossman $5,000 Marion, IN, US Hurricane Ian Assistance 2022
Quontaze Wilson $4,458 Indianapolis, IN, US Vehicle Purchase 2022
Desiree Schmidt $2,060 Fort Wayne, IN, US Death Expenses 2022
Ashley Brook $3,000 Brooksville, FL, US Death Expenses 2022
Charlie Marquis $1,500 Parker, CO, US Medical Expenses 2022
Scott Grzesiak $4,000 Chicago, IL, US General Assistance 2022
Compassion International $912 Colorado Springs, CO, US Children Sponsorship 2022
Family Service Society Inc $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Hands Of Hope $5,000 Noblesville, IN, US Sponsorship 2022
The Caring Foundation Inc $18,498 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Efca Reach Global $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Ministry 2022
Wellsprings Of Freedom $4,200 Rock Island, IL, US Ministry Support 2022
Special Olympics $175 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2022
Carey Services $2,500 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Hope India Mission $2,000 Decatur, IN, US General Support 2022
Gilead Ministries $1,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Global Partners $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Sponsorship 2022
Habitat For Humanity Of Grant Co $20,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2022
Justin Creech $2,000 Lafontaine, IN, US House Fire Assistance 2022
Marlene Michel-anderson $500 Marion, IN, US Medical Supplies 2022
Abby Bush $500 Owensville, IN, US Living Expenses 2022
Keisa Norris $3,000 Gas City, IN, US House Fire Assistance 2022
Rod Judy Crossman $5,000 Marion, IN, US Hurricane Ian Assistance 2022
Quontaze Wilson $4,458 Indianapolis, IN, US Vehicle Purchase 2022
Desiree Schmidt $2,060 Fort Wayne, IN, US Death Expenses 2022
Ashley Brook $3,000 Brooksville, FL, US Death Expenses 2022
Charlie Marquis $1,500 Parker, CO, US Medical Expenses 2022
Scott Grzesiak $4,000 Chicago, IL, US General Assistance 2022
Compassion International $912 Colorado Springs, CO, US Children Sponsorship 2021
Family Service Society Inc $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2021
Hands Of Hope $5,000 Noblesville, IN, US Sponsorship 2021
The Caring Foundation Inc $23,757 Marion, IN, US General Support 2021
Efca Reach Global $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Ministry 2021
Wellsprings Of Freedom $4,200 Rock Island, IL, US Ministry Support 2021
Special Olympics $175 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2021
Carey Services $2,500 Marion, IN, US General Support 2021
Hope India Mission $2,000 Decatur, IN, US General Support 2021
Gilead Ministries $1,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2021
Global Partners $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Sponsorship 2021
Habitat For Humanity Of Grant Co $20,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2021
Forge $30,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2021
Nnym $900 San Diego, CA, US Sponsorship 2021
World Hope International $125,130 Alexandria, VA, US General Ministry & Staffing 2020
Compassion International $912 Colorado Springs, CO, US Children Sponsorship 2020
Family Service Society Inc $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2020
Hands Of Hope $5,000 Noblesville, IN, US Sponsorship 2020
The Caring Foundation Inc $25,367 Marion, IN, US General Support 2020
Efca Reach Global $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Ministry 2020
National Network Of Youth Minist $900 San Diego, CA, US Support 2020
Wellsprings Of Freedon $4,200 Rock Island, IL, US Ministry Support 2020
Special Olympics $175 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2020
Carey Services $2,500 Marion, IN, US General Support 2020
Hope India Mission $2,000 Decatur, IN, US General Support 2020
Cynthia Olivarez $500 Marion, IN, US Assistance 2020
Micah Metz $5,000 Marion, IN, US Wheel Chair Van 2020
Gilead Ministries $1,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2020
Global Partners $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Sponsorship 2020
Indiana Wesleyan Univ $20,000 Marion, IN, US Student Scholarship & Mission Trips 2018
Grant Co Rescue Mission $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Ministry Needs 2018
Global Partners $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Missionary Support 2018
World Hope International $104,208 Alexandria, VA, US General Ministry & Staffing 2018
Compassion International $912 Colorado Springs, CO, US Children Sponsorship 2018
Gilead Ministries $1,000 Marion, IN, US Ministry Support 2018
Grip Outreach For Youth $30,000 Chicago, IL, US General Ministry 2018
Family Service Society Inc $10,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2018
Carey Services $2,500 Marion, IN, US General Support 2018
Pioneers $2,000 Orlando, FL, US Missionary Support 2018
Lifesong For Orphans $102,631 Gridley, IL, US General Support 2018
Metro Relief $20,000 The Colony, TX, US General Support 2018
Forge $50,000 Aurora, CO, US Vietnam Missions 2018
Hands Of Hope $10,000 Noblesville, IN, US Sponsorship 2018
Shepherds Staff Mission $5,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Gerneral Ministry 2018
St James Lutheran Church $3,615 Marion, IN, US Moldova Fund 2018
Equip Leadership Inc $25,000 Duluth, GA, US General Fund 2018
College Wesleyan Church $7,200 Marion, IN, US Mission Trip 2018
Hope India Mission $2,000 Decatur, IN, US Project Abraham 2018
Special Olympics Indiana $175 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2018
Tommy Heather Kyle $5,000 Decatur, AL, US Assistance 2018
Alan Amie Williams $2,000 Holland, MI, US Housing Assistance 2018
The Caring Foundation Inc $31,046 Marion, IN, US General Support 2018
Christopher Williams $414 Marion, IN, US Books 2018
Efca Reach Global $2,400 Minneapolis, MN, US Ministry 2018
Flat Land Resources Llc $9,000 Muncie, IN, US Marion Dog Park 2018
Gregory Goldman $1,675 Freehold, NJ, US Housing 2018
Living Water Apostolic Church $300 Marion, IN, US Gideon 300 Movement 2018
Lora Penrod $250 Eaton, IN, US Assistance 2018
Marion Civic Theatre $500 Marion, IN, US General Support 2018
National Network Of Youth Minist $900 San Diego, CA, US Support 2018
Paradox Church $12,000 Westfield, IN, US General Ministry 2018
Resurrection Life Nyc $1,000 New York, NY, US General Ministry 2018
Rethink Church $12,000 Merrillville, IN, US General Support 2018
Rising Hope Church $12,000 Muncie, IN, US General Support 2018
Wilfrid Louve $500 High Pointe, NC, US Financial Hardship Assistance 2018
Indiana Wesleyan Univ $20,000 Marion, IN, US Student Scholarship & Mission Trips 2017
Grant Co Rescue Mission $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Ministry Needs 2017
Global Partners $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Missionary Support 2017
World Hope International $200,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Ministry & Staffing 2017
Compassion International $912 Colorado Springs, CO, US Children Sponsorship 2017
Gilead Ministries $1,000 Marion, IN, US Ministry Support 2017
Grip Outreach For Youth $30,000 Chicago, IL, US General Ministry 2017
Family Service Society Inc $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2017
Carey Services $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2017
Pioneers $2,000 Orlando, FL, US Missionary Support 2017
Lifesong For Orphans $125,000 Gridley, IL, US General Support 2017
Metro Relief $60,000 The Colony, TX, US General Support 2017
Forge $74,729 Aurora, CO, US Vietnam Missions 2017
Hands Of Hope $5,000 Noblesville, IN, US Sponsorship 2017
Shepherds Staff Mission $5,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Gerneral Ministry 2017
Albany Healthcare $620 Albany, IN, US Assistance 2017
St James Lutheran Church $1,000 Marion, IN, US Moldova Fund 2017
Equip Leadership Inc $50,000 Duluth, GA, US General Fund 2017
College Wesleyan Church $194 Marion, IN, US Mission Trip 2017
Hope India Mission $2,000 Decatur, IN, US Project Abraham 2017
Special Olympics Indiana $175 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2017
Brookhaven Wesleyan Church $140 Marion, IN, US Medical Expenses 2017
Christ In Youth $500 Joplin, MO, US Missions 2017
Grace Church $500 Noblesville, IN, US Scholarship 2017
Needham Story Wampler Funeral Serv $5,250 Marion, IN, US Funeral Service 2017
The Community Foundation $17,450 Marion, IN, US General Fund 2017
The Freedom Story $7,240 Oakland, CA, US Scholarship & General Fund 2017
Blackhawk Christian $2,409 Fort Wayne, IN, US Scholrship 2017
Child Evangilism Fellowship $663 Westfield, IN, US Elementary School Prtnership 2017
Green Leaf Ministries $1,500 Fort Wayne, IN, US General Ministry 2017
Safe Families For Children $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Ministry 2017
Lisa Hasty $400 Gas City, IN, US Medical Assistance 2017
Swartz Family Community Mortuary $500 Franklin, IN, US Funeral Assistance 2017
Tommy Heather Kyle $25,000 Decatur, AL, US Assistance 2017
Alan Amie Williams $10,000 Holland, MI, US Housing Assistance 2017
Indiana Wesleyan Univ $16,350 Marion, IN, US Student Scholarship & Mission Trips 2016
Grant Co Rescue Mission $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Ministry Needs 2016
The Sold Project $3,640 Pleasanton, CA, US Operations & Education For Children 2016
Global Partners $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Missionary Support 2016
World Hope International $200,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Ministry & Staffing 2016
Compassion International $912 Colorado Springs, CO, US Children Sponsorship 2016
Gilead Ministries $1,000 Marion, IN, US Ministry Support 2016
Grip Outreach For Youth $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Ministry 2016
Family Service Society Inc $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2016
Carey Services $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2016
Pioneers $2,000 Orlando, FL, US Missionary Support 2016
Lifesong For Orphans $25,000 Gridley, IL, US General Support 2016
Metro Relief $60,000 The Colony, TX, US General Support 2016
Forge $100,000 Aurora, CO, US Scholarships 2016
Elevate Life Church $5,000 Frisco, TX, US Mission Trip 2016
Hands Of Hope $1,000 Noblesville, IN, US Sponsorship 2016
Shepherds Staff Mission $11,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Gerneral Ministry 2016
Ashton Creek Health & Rehab $400 Fort Wayne, IN, US Assistance 2016
Astoria Health & Rehab $450 Winter Haven, FL, US Assistance 2016
Avon Health & Rehab $400 Avon, IN, US Assistance 2016
Bethel Health & Rehab $399 Munci, IN, US Assistance 2016
Parker Health And Rehab $400 Parker City, IN, US Assistance 2016
Englewood Health & Rehab $390 Fort Wayne, IN, US Assistance 2016
Hamilton Pointe Health & Rehab $800 Newburgh, IN, US Assistance 2016
Homeview Center Of Franklin $800 Franklin, IN, US Assistance 2016
Mason Health Care Center $800 Warsaw, IN, US Assistance 2016
Rolling Meadows Health Care $700 Lafontaine, IN, US Assistance 2016
Wesleyan Health & Rehab $400 Marion, IN, US Assistance 2016
Albany Healthcare $400 Albany, IN, US Assistance 2016
Boys And Girls Club Grant County $20,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2016
The Brain Kitchen $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2016
Tamara's Voice $5,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2016
Megan Hines $130 Westfield, IN, US Moving Assistance 2016
Handy Randy $2,400 Jonesboro, IN, US Handicap Ramp For Larry Moyer 2016
Efca Reach Global $500 Minneapolis, MN, US Mission Trip 2016
St James Lutheran Church $1,000 Marion, IN, US Moldova Fund 2016
The Sold Project $3,120 Oakland, CA, US Scholarship Fund 2016
Blake Children's Fund $3,000 Cedar Falls, IA, US Children Fund 2016
Equip Leadership Inc $50,000 Duluth, GA, US General Fund 2016
College Wesleyan Church $2,000 Marion, IN, US Mission Trip 2016
Hope India Mission $2,000 Decatur, IN, US Project Abraham 2016
Real Community Covenant Church $100,000 Marion, IN, US General Support 2016
Special Olympics Indiana $175 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 26-3299645
Website N/A
Address 1800 N WABASH RD STE 300 Marion, IN 46952-1300

Key People (7)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Ott Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Gary Ott
Treasurer Connie Ott
V-president Bradley Ott
Director Ryan Ott
Director Amie Ott

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.