The Taylor-Odom Foundation
Accepts applications
The Taylor-Odom Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $115,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$115,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$854,157
Giving in 2024 was down from $126,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $126,000 | 33 | $34,858 |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 27 | $854,157 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Cathy Staples 1000 Liberty Park Drive 109, Austin, TX 78746 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 308-6441 |
| What to submit | The application form can be downloaded or submitted electronically on the foundation's website. |
| Deadlines | January 31 |
| Restrictions | 1. Residency: the applicant must reside within the defined geographical boundaries of liberty county, Texas and attend one of five schools (hardin, liberty, dayton, hull-daisetta, tarkington) in liberty county, Texas. 2. Academic standing: the applicant must be graduating by the end of the current academic school year. Candidates must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent, and report this on an official transcript. 3. Sat/act score: if the applicant has taken either the sat or act test, the results must be submitted with the application or be reported as part of the official transcript. 4. Major field of study: the applicant must enroll in a university, college, accredited technical school, or apprenticeship program in the state of Texas and participate in a curriculum leading to an accredited degree or certificate. 5. Graduation: the applicant must obtain a diploma and graduate by the end of the spring semester immediately following |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Taylor-Odom Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 27 | $115,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Collegiate scholarship | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathy Staples
- Lee Ann Odom
- Chad Douglas Odom
Questions people ask
Does The Taylor-Odom Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 31.
How much does The Taylor-Odom Foundation give?
$115,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Taylor-Odom Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cathy Staples (President/Se), Lee Ann Odom (Treasurer) and Chad Douglas Odom (Vice Preside).
What does The Taylor-Odom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.