The Odell Foundation

EIN 91-2083265 · WA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in WA, TX, DC +9
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Odell Foundation based in WA paid 24 grants totaling $132.5K to 24 organizations across 12 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $20K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included Westgate Chapel, Alliance Defending Freedom, and American Center for Law & Justice. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$36,755
Giving (latest yr)
$132,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
24
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
24
States reached
12
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Westgate Chapel$20,000
  • Alliance Defending Freedom$5,000
  • American Center for Law & Justice$5,000
  • American Family Association$5,000
  • Americas Frontline Doctors$5,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$45,000 · 6 grants
  • Texas$17,500 · 4 grants
  • District of Columbia$15,000 · 3 grants
  • Arizona$10,000 · 2 grants
  • Virginia$10,000 · 2 grants
  • Mississippi$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (24)

Westgate Chapel
Edmonds, WA
Christian support
$20,000
Americas Frontline Doctors
Houston, TX
Christian Support
$5,000
Alliance Defending Freedom
Scottsdale, AZ
Christian Support
$5,000
American Center for Law & Justice
Washington, DC
Christian support
$5,000
American Family Association
Tupelo, MS
Christian Support
$5,000
Antioch Adoption
Redmond, WA
Christian Support
$5,000
Cascade Womens Health
Everett, WA
Christian Support
$5,000
Christian Solidarity Worldwide
Casper, WY
Christian Support
$5,000
Faith and Freedom
Bellevue, WA
Christian Support
$5,000
Family Policy Institute of Washington
Lynnwood, WA
Christian Support
$5,000
Family Research Council
Washington, DC
Christian Support
$5,000
First Liberty
Plano, TX
Christian Support
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Odell Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, The Odell Foundation reported 24 itemized grants totaling $132.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $20K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include Westgate Chapel, Alliance Defending Freedom, American Center for Law & Justice, among 24 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Odell Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

The Odell Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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