The Sydnor Olga Oden Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sydnor Olga Oden Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $285,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$285,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $266,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,000 | 26 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $266,000 | 24 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $285,000 | 25 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
The Sydnor Olga Oden 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 The Sydnor Olga Oden Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25 | $285,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Pursuit | To fund charitable activities | $90,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Office of Philanthropy | To fund charitable activities | $25,000 |
| The Rise School | To fund charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center | To fund charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | To fund charitable activities | $15,000 |
| The Summer Institute at Presbyterian School | To fund charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Camp for All Foundation | To fund charitable activities | $12,500 |
| The Burton Volunteer Fire Department | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| The Monarch Community | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | To fund charitable activities | $7,500 |
| Bridge Ministry of Burton Texas | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Archway Academy | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Nick Finnegan Ministry | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Pro-Vision Inc | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Preschool | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Galveston Garden Club | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Gatehouse | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Hope & Healing Center & Institute | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Kinkaid School | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Bo's Place | To fund charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Eyes on Me Inc | To fund charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Hunter's Creek Elementary PTA | To fund charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Spring Branch Middle School PTA | To fund charitable activities | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Brollier Deason
- Houston Trust Company
- Maria Oden Duffy
Questions people ask
Does The Sydnor Olga Oden Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sydnor Olga Oden Foundation give?
$285,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Sydnor Olga Oden Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Brollier Deason (Trustee), Houston Trust Company (Trustee) and Maria Oden Duffy (Trustee).
What does The Sydnor Olga Oden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.