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Edwin Odika Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 833186412

Edwin Odika Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,372 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $14,186 and the largest $14,507. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $33,205 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$22,4703$16,089
2024$33,2052$6,089
2025$28,3722$1,239

How to apply

Edwin Odika Foundation Inc 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Edwin Odika Foundation Inc funds

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual$14,507
Individual$13,865

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Edwin Odika Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does Edwin Odika Foundation Inc give?

$28,372 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $14,186.

Who runs Edwin Odika Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Chinenye Odika (Director) and Justin Odika (Director).

What does Edwin Odika Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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