Odyssey Group Foundation
The Odyssey Group Foundation is a private foundation established in 2007 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. It is supported by Odyssey Group Holdings Inc., a global enterprise operating as a reinsurer and specialty insurer with a network of more than 30 offices worldwide. The Foundation is classified as a corporate foundation under IRS 501(c)(3) designation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
-28.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
+1500.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$178K
-95.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Odyssey Group Foundation's definition of success centers on giving back to communities where employees live and work. The Foundation commits 2% of Odyssey Group's pre-tax earnings annually for charitable purposes.
The Foundation's "Good Works" encompass the following focus areas:
- Health and medical services
- Cancer research
- Food and shelter
- Community and human services
- Education
- Disaster relief
The Foundation's charitable endeavors closely align with Odyssey Group's core business operations, including:
- Global disaster relief efforts and community rebuilding (aligned with commercial property insurance and property catastrophe reinsurance operations)
- Cancer research support (aligned with insurance for medically-based clinical trials and research organizations)
- Hunger prevention initiatives (aligned with agriculture, crops, and livestock insurance)
- Patient safety funding (aligned with healthcare industry insurance services)
- Support for those who have suffered catastrophic liability losses
- Educational opportunities for future industry leaders
Grantmaking
Since its inception in 2007, the Foundation has pledged $98.7 million to more than 550 charities worldwide.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds organizations globally, with documented support for:
- Connecticut-based organizations (Americares Free Clinics in Norwalk and Bridgeport; mobile clinic serving Stamford)
- National organizations (Ronald McDonald House of New York)
- International organizations (University of Washington Foundation)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total revenues: $2,842,333
- Total expenses: $2,842,333
- Total assets: $0
- Number of employees: 0
Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $3,955,000
Historical Impact: Since establishment in 2007, the Foundation has pledged $98.7 million to charitable organizations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $2,500 | — |
| Revenue | $2,842,333 | $3,955,000 | $2,155,000 |
| Expenses | $2,842,333 | $3,955,000 | $2,155,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,842,333 | $3,955,000 | $2,155,000 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,667 | $13,645 | $21 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation maintains an active partnership with Americares, one of its longest-standing grantees. Since beginning their relationship in 2007, Odyssey Group Foundation has donated more than $8.5 million to Americares. In 2013, the Foundation joined the Americares Annual Emergency Response Partner Program to provide resources for immediate disaster response.
2024 Foundation Newsletter - Flipbook by OdysseyThe Foundation publishes an annual Foundation Newsletter documenting its grantmaking activities and partnerships.
2024 Foundation Newsletter - Flipbook by OdysseySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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