The Otis Fund

An annual online fundraiser taking place during Fat Bear Week, the Otis Fund - named after beloved bear #480 “Otis” - allows Katmai Conservancy to continue to provide critical support for Katmai National Park and Preserve.

To donate by mail, please send a check or money order to: Katmai Conservancy PO Box 90921 Anchorage, AK 99509 For inquiries regarding grants, large donations, or legacy gifts, please contact our Executive Director, Guy Runco, at guy@katmaiconservancy.org

2024 Otis Fund fundraising drive goal achieved!

Amazing! Thanks to over 4700 incredible supporters, we were able to raise over $370,000 during our Otis Fund drive! Special thanks to explore.org for going beyond your match pledge and donating $402,000.00 in honor of Bear 402!

The Otis Fund drive has ended, but you can donate to Katmai Conservancy and support Katmai anytime!

Missed the live broadcast? No problem! You can watch it anytime, right here. For those that tuned in, thank you for joining us on explore.org’s Brooks Live Events channel as we honored this year’s Fat Bear Week champion and explored the vital work of Katmai Conservancy in supporting Katmai National Park and Preserve.