Odell Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Odell Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,748 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,748
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$835,699
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,500 the year before.
55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,829 | 5 | $621,640 |
| 2024 | $44,500 | 5 | $824,741 |
| 2025 | $80,748 | 11 | $835,699 |
How to apply
Odell Family 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.
What Odell Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $74,748 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westmont College | donation for educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Building Warriors Basketball | donation for educational purposes | $12,000 |
| Partners in Education | donation for educational purposes | $5,000 |
| The New Horizons Foundation | donation for healthcare purposes | $5,000 |
| Eastern Sierra Running LLC | donation for environmental conservation work | $2,500 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse | donation for healthcare purposes | $1,500 |
| San Marcos High School | donation for educational purposes | $1,166 |
| Santa Barbara High School | donation for educational purposes | $1,166 |
| Dos Pueblos High School | donation for educational purposes | $1,166 |
| Standing Together | donation for religious purposes | $1,000 |
| Trail Runners for Public Lands | donation for environmental conservation work | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- David Odell
- DeAnna Odell
- Raynee Odell
Questions people ask
Does Odell Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Odell Family Charitable Foundation give?
$80,748 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Odell Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Odell (CEO Presiden t), DeAnna Odell (reasurer Secretary) and Raynee Odell (Director).
What does Odell Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.