Oedel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oedel Foundation is a private foundation in N Andover, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.0 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.0 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
Oedel 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 Oedel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $3.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northshore Community College | Educational | $1.2 million |
| Greater Lawrence Technical School | Educational | $700,000 |
| Phoenix Charter Academy | Educational | $500,000 |
| Youth Development Organization | Community & charitable | $300,000 |
| Middlesex Community College | Educational | $250,000 |
| Bread & Roses | Community & charitable | $14,195 |
| Wbur | Community & charitable | $7,500 |
| WGBH | Community & charitable | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts Institute for Technology | Educational | $5,000 |
| Tufts University | Educational | $5,000 |
| Lazarus House | Community & charitable | $3,000 |
| Neighbors in Need | Community & charitable | $3,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Community & charitable | $2,500 |
| Christ Church - Andover | Religious | $1,334 |
| Harvard Business School | Educational | $1,000 |
| NH Lakes Association | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Herbert W Oedel
- Virginia G Oedel
- Diana Malcom
- Richard H Oedel
Questions people ask
Does Oedel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oedel Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2023, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Oedel Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Herbert W Oedel (Trustee), Virginia G Oedel (Trustee), Diana Malcom (Trustee) and Richard H Oedel (Trustee).
What does Oedel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.