THE NICHOLAS B OTTAWAY FDN INC
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$11.4M
Total Assets (2025)
$623K
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$1.9M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
102
Grants on File
$16K
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
BROWN ADVISORY
Phone
8454674989
Deadlines
APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION BY MARCH 31ST.
How to Apply
APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN BUSINESS LETTER FORM DISCLOSING ALL PERTINENT FACTS RELATIVE TO SUCH REQUEST.
Restrictions
THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS SUCH AS BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS, CHARITABLE FIELDS, KINDS OF INSTRUCTIONS OR OTHER FACTORS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $11.2M | $1.0M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $11.1M | $666K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $13.4M | $737K | N/A |
| 2023 | $643K | $10.6M | $276K | 32 |
| 2024 | $634K | $11.0M | $642K | 34 |
| 2025 | $592K | $11.4M | $490K | 36 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 102 grants on record
Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$16K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$24K
Maximum
$53K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER H OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| BROOKE OTTAWAY | SECRETARY | — |
| TORIN OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| ERIC B OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JIM OTTAWAY JR | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JILLIAN OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| ALEX SHERER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JENNIFER SHERER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| KAILAN OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| RICHARD SHERER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| AFRIME OTTAWAY | PRESIDENT (THRU 5/31/2025) | — |
| AUDRA OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| RUTH O SHERER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| CHRISTINE SHERER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| ROBIN H OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| ALEXANDRA OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| MARINA S OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| DAVID B OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JIM OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JILL FAHY-OTTAWAY | VICE PRESIDENT (BEG. 05/31/2023 | — |
| JAKOB OTTAWAY-VELDER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| SARAH SHERER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JAMES H OTTAWAY JR | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| FRANK ALEXEI SHERER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| KATRINA VELDER-OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| LISA ORLOFF | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JAY OTTAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| NICHOLAS SHERER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| RICKY SHERER | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| Bonnie Burgoyne | Exec Dir/Secretary (Term 6/19) | — |
| DR FRANK ALEXEI SHERER | TRUSTEE | — |
| JAMES H OTTAWAY | Trustee | — |
| RUTH SHERER | TRUSTEE | — |
| KATRINA OTTAWAY-VELDER | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (102 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCONDIDO HIGH SCHOOL AVID | Escondido, CA | $53,460 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CHESS-IN-THE-SCHOOLS INC | New York, NY | $44,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| AVID ESCONDIDO | ESCONDIDO, CA | $38,814 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| THE GOOD DOG FOUNDATION INC | Hudson, NY | $35,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| ESCONDIDO HIGH SCHOOL AVID | Escondido, CA | $34,100 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| YOUNG PEOPLES CHORUS OF NYC | New York, NY | $33,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE TRACE | BROOKLYN, NY | $30,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| FRESH MEAT PRODUCTIONS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $30,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE TRACE | BROOKLYN, NY | $30,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| CHESS-IN-THE-SCHOOLS INC | New York, NY | $30,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | Watertown, MA | $28,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | Watertown, MA | $28,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MAINE CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST | Hallowell, ME | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| URBAN ARTS | BRONXVILLE, NY | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | Washington, WA | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS | Ghent, NY | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| LATINO U COLLEGE ACCESS Inc (LUCA) | WHITE PLAINS, NY | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC PRESS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| FRESH MEAT PRODUCTIONS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| FUND FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | Washington, WA | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| OPEN VALLEJO | Vallejo, CA | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS | Ghent, NY | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| NEW BEDFORD LIGHT | New Bedford, MA | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| OPEN VALLEJO | Vallejo, CA | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| NEW BEDFORD LIGHT | New Bedford, MA | $25,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |