Odyssey Group Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Odyssey Group Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.0 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $4.0 million | 1 | $2,500 |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 16 | $0 |
How to apply
Odyssey Group 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 Odyssey Group Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5 | $1.6 million |
| New York | 4 | $562,333 |
| Washington | 1 | $500,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Health System Inc | Construction of emergency and trauma center | $1.0 million |
| University of Washington Foundation | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $500,000 |
| Americares Free Clinics Inc | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $300,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House New York Inc | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $225,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $200,000 |
| Mt Sinai Icahn School | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $187,333 |
| Futures 5 Inc | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $100,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $100,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $50,000 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation Inc | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $40,000 |
| The Actuarial Foundation | Unrestricted operating costs | $25,000 |
| Bartlett Arboretum Association Inc | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $25,000 |
| Assiting Your Independent Living Inc | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $25,000 |
| The Foucus Foundation | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $25,000 |
| The Illinois State University Foundation | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $25,000 |
| Children's Craniofacial Association | Unrestricted grants for operating costs | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brandon W Sweitzer
- V Prem Watsa
- Brian D Young
- Richard F Coerver IV
- Dina G Daskalakis
- Kirk M Reische
- Alane R Cary
Questions people ask
Does Odyssey Group Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Odyssey Group Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Odyssey Group Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brandon W Sweitzer (Director/Chairperson), V Prem Watsa (Director), Brian D Young (Director) and Richard F Coerver IV (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Odyssey Group Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.