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The Otis Booth Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, offering grants by invitation only. With a total of $14.4 million awarded to 292 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL
$20.2M
18%
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
$8.1M
7%
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
$6.4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
140
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION?
No. THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION give?
THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Rhode Island. 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 THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $14.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL, CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, and UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION?
THE OTIS BOOTH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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