Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES INC
$275K
16%
CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC
$200.8K
12%
CENTER FOR CIVILIANS IN CONFLICT
$190K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.8K
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation?
No. Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation give?
Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, District Of Columbia, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $342 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES INC, CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC, and CENTER FOR CIVILIANS IN CONFLICT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation?
Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.