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The John S and Carol S Odess Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sitka, Alaska · EIN 630935192

The John S and Carol S Odess Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sitka, Alaska. In tax year 2024 it gave $16,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $16,500 and the largest $16,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $17,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$17,0001$321,436
2024$16,5001$337,299

How to apply

The John S and Carol S Odess Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The John S and Carol S Odess Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Alaska.

StateGrantsAmount
Alaska1$16,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sitka Fine Arts Camp
Sitka, AK
Education$16,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The John S and Carol S Odess Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The John S and Carol S Odess Charitable Foundation give?

$16,500 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $16,500.

Who runs The John S and Carol S Odess Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Carol Odess (President), Cathy McCain (Vice President), Wendy Ellison (Treasurer) and Cindy Seay (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The John S and Carol S Odess Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.

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