Odyssey Outreach is a private foundation focused on Public affairs, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 30 grants totaling $46K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$121K
+47.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$46K
+88.2% YoY
Grant Count
30
-3.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+94.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Odyssey Outreach reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Odyssey Outreach
Based on IRS filings
Odyssey Outreach is a private foundation focused on Public affairs, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 30 grants totaling $46K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $120,691 | $81,894 | $86,050 |
| Revenue | $50,902 | $20,264 | $112,500 |
| Expenses | $47,221 | $25,361 | $78,481 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $45,723 | $24,292 | $74,951 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $3,934 | — | — |
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
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fort Bend Paws ($5,000), St Jude ($3,000), Kids' Meals Inc ($2,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC ROCKVILLE, MD | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,170 |
| FORT BEND PAWS RICHMOND, TX | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| EAST FORT BEND HUMAN NEEDS MINISTRY STAFFORD, TX | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,500 |
| HOUSTON ZOO HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,035 |
| SHORT MUGS RESCUE SQUAD KATY, TX | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $100 |
| WESTCHASE DISTRICT HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $169 |
| CY-FAIR HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
| ROSE-RICH GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION RICHMOND, TX | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $250 |
| RUSTON HUGHES HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| LAMAR EDUCATIONAL AWARDS FOUNDATION ROSENBERG, TX | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN RING | PRESIDENT | 0.4 | — |
| MEGAN CRUTCHER | SECRETARY | 0.4 | — |
| ELLEN HUGHES | TREASURER | 0.4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odyssey Outreach?
Odyssey Outreach is a private foundation focused on Public affairs, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $121K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Odyssey Outreach?
As of 2024, Odyssey Outreach holds $121K in total assets with $51K in annual revenue. It awarded 30 grants totaling $46K in 2024.
Where does Odyssey Outreach operate?
Odyssey Outreach has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Odyssey Outreach award?
In 2024, Odyssey Outreach awarded 30 grants totaling $46K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Odyssey Outreach required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Odyssey Outreach reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Odyssey Outreach's EIN?
Odyssey Outreach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1493681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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