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Est.

1994

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Otsego Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within its community, having distributed a total of $1.5 million to 36 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ACTIVATE GENEROSITY FOR A STRONG COMMUNITY.
Total Funding Given
$1.5M
2024
Grantees funded
36
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$11.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.6K
D
Dana Bensinger
Board Member
K
Katy Xenakis-Makowski
Board Member
J
James Camiller
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. 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 OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include OTSEGO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, OTSEGO COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC, and OTSEGO COUNTY UNITED WAY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.