Oedel Foundation
Based on available information, there appear to be multiple organizations with similar names operating in different regions. The most prominent references are to the O'Dell Women's Center Foundation, which operates in Springfield, Massachusetts, and focuses on supporting nonprofits serving low-income women.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+1567.8% YoY
Grant Count
17
-10.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$177K
+1764.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oedel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The O'Dell Women's Center Foundation supports nonprofits serving low-income women in the Springfield area.
Grantmaking
The foundation provides grants to Springfield-area nonprofits focused on women's health and services for low-income populations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Springfield, Massachusetts and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $2,975,468 | $1,770,808 |
| Revenue | $61,541 | $1,402,827 | $52,867 |
| Expenses | $3,037,009 | $197,319 | $209,174 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,003,054 | $181,035 | $195,065 |
| Net Investment Income | $53,655 | $1,386,543 | $39,606 |
| Distributable Amount | $72,333 | $148,607 | $180,381 |
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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Northshore Community College ($1,200,000), Greater Lawrence Technical School ($700,000), Phoenix Charter Academy ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BREAD & ROSES LAWRENCE, MA | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | $14,195 |
| CHRIST CHURCH - ANDOVER ANDOVER, MA | RELIGIOUS | $1,334 |
| GREATER LAWRENCE TECHNICAL SCHOOL ANDOVER, MA | EDUCATIONAL | $700,000 |
| HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL BOSTON, MA | EDUCATIONAL | $1,000 |
| LAZARUS HOUSE LAWRENCE, MA | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY CAMBRIDGE, MA | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE BEDFORD, MA | EDUCATIONAL | $250,000 |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY ARLINGTON, VA | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| NEIGHBORS IN NEED LAWRENCE, MA | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| NH LAKES ASSOCIATION CONCORD, NH | COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT W OEDEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA G OEDEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DIANA MALCOM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD H OEDEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the O'Dell Women's Center Foundation announced a significant expansion of its grantmaking capacity, doubling its annual grant awards from $250,000 to $500,000. This increase reflects the foundation's commitment to expanding support for local nonprofits serving low-income women in the Springfield region.
O\u2019Dell Women\u2019s Center Foundation Doubles Grantmaking in 2025 -\Frequently Asked Questions
What does Oedel Foundation fund?
The O'Dell Women's Center Foundation supports nonprofits serving low-income women in the Springfield area.
How do I apply for a grant from Oedel Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • 2024: Awarded $250,000 in grants • 2025: Doubled grantmaking to $500,000 The foundation provides grants to Springfield-area nonprofits focused on women's health and services for low-income populations.
Where does Oedel Foundation make grants?
Springfield, Massachusetts and surrounding areas.
What size grants does Oedel Foundation award?
In 2023, Oedel Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $177K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Oedel Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Oedel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Oedel Foundation's EIN?
Oedel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6655524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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