Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
The Sydnor And Olga Oden Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, The Sydnor And Olga Oden Foundation has made 96 grants totaling $921K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $225K and $237K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $237K distributed across 27 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, North Carolina, Indiana, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Sydnor And Olga Oden Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 96 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NC, IN.
The Sydnor And Olga Oden Foundation has distributed a total of $921K across 96 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
The Sydnor And Olga Oden Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Sydnor And Olga Oden Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Trust Company | TRUSTEE | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Sarah Oden | TRUSTEE | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Carol Brollier Deason | TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
96
Total Giving
$921K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa De EsperanzaTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Texas Children'S Hospital Office Of PhilanthropyTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Camp For All FoundationTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| The Joy SchoolTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Texas Hearing InstituteTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| The Rise SchoolTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Brookwood CommunityTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Brookshire, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Holly Hall Retirement CommunityTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Hunter'S Creek Elementary PtaTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Nick Finnegan MinistryTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The GatehouseTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Kinkaid SchoolTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Summer Institute At Presbyterian SchoolTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Burton Volunteer Fire DepartmentTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Burton, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Hope & Healing Center & InstituteTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Archway AcademyTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Will Erwin Headache Research FoundationTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Houston Botanic GardenTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Generation OneTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Small Steps Nurturing CenterTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Burton Bridge MinistryTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Burton, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Baylor College Of MedicineTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| St Martin'S PreschoolTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation Co The Staman Ogilvie FundSPINAL CORD INJURY RECOVERY, REHABILITATION, AND RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Pro-Vision IncTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Hospitality ApartmentsTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Briarmeadow Charter SchoolGENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| The Culver Educational FoundationHORSEMANSHIP | Culver, IN | $10K | 2022 |
| Lambeth House FoundationTO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | New Orleans, LA | $6K | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterCANCER RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| The James L Pool Excellence In Patient Care Endowed FundTHE JAMES L. POOL EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE ENDOWED FUND. | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |