EIN 13-2981115

Otis College of Art and Design

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,172
Year formed
1918
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Established in 1918, Otis College of Art and Design is a non-profit 501(c)3 institution and national leader in art and design education. The College mission is to prepare diverse students of art and design to enrich our world through their creativity, skill, and vision. Alumni and faculty are Fulbright, MacArthur, and Guggenheim grant recipients, Oscar awardees, legendary costume designers, leaders of contemporary art movements, entrepreneurs, and design stars at Apple, Abercrombie & Fitch, Pixar, DreamWorks, Mattel, Nike, and Disney.
Total revenues
$88,464,000
2024
Total expenses
$83,736,672
2024
Total assets
$125,367,602
2024
Num. employees
1,172
2024

Program areas at Otis College of Art and Design

Otis prepares diverse students of Art and Design to enrich our world through their creativity, their skill, and their vision. The College offers an interdisciplinary education for approximately 1,200 full-time students, awarding accredited bfa degrees in architecture/landscape/ interiors, communication arts, digital media, fashion Design, fine arts, product Design, and toy Design; and mfa degrees in fine arts, graphic Design, and writing. Continuing education offers certificate programs as well as personal and professional development courses.

Who funds Otis College of Art and Design

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$250,000
The Rose Hills FoundationOperating Support$150,000
The Ahmanson FoundationScholarship Support, 2022-2023$75,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $931,078

Financials for Otis College of Art and Design

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,089,815
Program services$75,093,638
Investment income and dividends$1,215,388
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$474,890
Net income from fundraising events$25,271
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$564,998
Total revenues$88,464,000
Data update history
May 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
May 28, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 28, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 28, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from The Richard and Jean Coyne Family Foundation
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from The Rose Hills Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9045 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
otis.edu/index.html 
Phone
(310) 665-6800
Facebook page
OtisCollege 
Twitter profile
@otiscollege 
IRS details
EIN
13-2981115
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1918
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
EX500081
FTB Entity ID
0887399
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-16
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