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The Otis Booth Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 956140019  ·  Private foundation

The Otis Booth Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $10.7M in annual giving against $181.8M in assets. This page documents the 716 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Otis Booth Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$10.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$181.8M
Total assets
716
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Otis Booth Foundation funds

The Otis Booth Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducation

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boysolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Otis Booth Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Harvard-westlake School
TO SUPPORT A USEFUL AND DIVERSE SCHOOL COMMUNITY, UNITED BY THE JOYFUL PURSUIT OF EDUCATION.
Los Angeles, CA$5.0M2024
Harvard-westlake School
SECOND OF FOUR ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS TOWARDS A $20 MILLION PLEDGE.
Los Angeles, CA$5.0M2022
Harvard-westlake School
THIRD OF FOUR ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS TOWARDS A $20 MILLION PLEDGE.
Los Angeles, CA$5.0M2023
Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation
SECOND OF THREE ANNUAL INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS TOWARDS A $5 MILLION PLEDGE TO THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM, FOR THE BUILDING RENOVATION CAMPA
Los Angeles, CA$2.0M2020
California Science Center
FIRST OF THREE ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS TOWARDS A $10 MILLION PLEDGE.
Los Angeles, CA$2.0M2024
University of Southern California
FOURTH OF FIVE ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS TOWARDS A $7.5 MILLION PLEDGE TO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION OF THE LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL COLISEUM.
Los Angeles, CA$1.5M2020
University of Southern California
TO SUPPORT THE USC ATHLETIC PROGRAM.
Los Angeles, CA$1.5M2018
Cate School
4TH INSTALLMENT OF $5 MILLION PLEDGE TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DINING COMMONS AND STUDENT CENTER ON CAMPUS.
Carpinteria, CA$1.0M2018
Marjaree Mason Center Inc
TO SUPPORT ADULTS AND CHILDREN AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WHILE STRIVING TO PREVENT AND END THE CYCLE OF ABUSE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADV
Fresno, CA$1.0M2024
Los Angeles Police Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY, TRAINING, AND TO
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2024
California Institute of Technology
TO SUPPORT THE ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS.
Pasadena, CA$1.0M2022
Los Angeles Police Foundation
TO SUPPORT LAPD TOWARDS OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY, SPECIALIZED TRAINING, AND TO PROVIDE
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2022
George W Bush Foundation
TO SUPPORT WELCOMING ALL VISITORS WITH OPEN ARMS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT AND ADVANCING POLICY.
Dallas, TX$1.0M2022
Thacher School Inc
FIRST OF THREE ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS TOWARDS A $2.75 MILLION PLEDGE.
Ojai, CA$1.0M2020
Los Angeles Police Foundation
TO SUPPORT LAPD TOWARDS OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY, SPECIALIZED TRAINING, AND TO PROVIDE
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2023

The Otis Booth Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$9.3M
2020$10.6M
2022$15.9M
2023$12.0M
2024$14.3M

How to apply for funding from The Otis Booth Foundation

The Otis Booth Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Otis Booth Foundation

Does The Otis Booth Foundation accept grant applications?
The Otis Booth Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Otis Booth Foundation fund?
The Otis Booth Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Harvard-westlake School, Harvard-westlake School, Harvard-westlake School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Otis Booth Foundation give in grants?
The Otis Booth Foundation reported $10.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $62.1M over 716 grants.
Where is The Otis Booth Foundation located?
The Otis Booth Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 956140019.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Otis Booth Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Otis Booth Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.