Virginia O'Donnell Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Virginia O'Donnell Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $425,460 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $21,273 and the largest $127,638. 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$425,460
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$21,273
- Largest grant$127,638
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $415,245 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $366,060 | 12 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $415,245 | 12 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $425,460 | 12 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Virginia O'Donnell Charitable Trust 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 Virginia O'Donnell Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $425,460 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthew United Methodist Church | To aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $127,638 |
| St Rita Catholic Church of Fort Wor | 50% of the funds received by the church are to be distributed by the church for poor and needy of any faith or creed. The remaining funds are to be used to to aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $63,819 |
| Methodist Children's Home | To aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $63,818 |
| Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarr | To aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $21,273 |
| Fort Worth Star Telegram - Good Fel | To aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $21,273 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | To aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $21,273 |
| Stage West Theatre Inc | To aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $21,273 |
| Texas Christian University | To aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $21,273 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | To aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $21,273 |
| City of Fort Worth | To aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $21,273 |
| Circle Theatre Inc | To aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $10,637 |
| Jubilee Players Inc | To aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions. | $10,637 |
Officers and trustees
- Frost Bank
Questions people ask
Does Virginia O'Donnell Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Virginia O'Donnell Charitable Trust give?
$425,460 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $21,273.
Who runs Virginia O'Donnell Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Frost Bank (Trustee).
What does Virginia O'Donnell Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.