Oedel Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker N Andover, MA EIN: 04-6655524

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.

Key facts about Oedel Foundation

EIN: 04-6655524
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $3,002,029
Grants made (2023): 17
Average grant: $176,590
Median grant: $5,000
New grantees (estimate): 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2023)
Primary geography: Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Oedel Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Oedel Foundation's 17 itemized 2023 grants were Massachusetts (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, MA (4 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), Andover, MA (2 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants). None of its 17 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community & Charitable" (9 grants) and "Educational" (7 grants).

Is Oedel Foundation open to new grantees?

29%

first-time grantees, 2023

In 2023, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $590K; repeat grants $4K. How we count

Medians: $500K first-time, $3K repeat.

71% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Giving grew 1753% from 2020 to 2023. Method
In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.0M

+1567.8% YoY

Grant Count

-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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Massachusetts $3.0M (100%)

Virginia $3K (0%)

New Hampshire $1K (0%)

Share of all 17 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

Alaska California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

BostonLawrenceCambridgeWashingtonConcordAndoverArlingtonNew YorkMedfordWatertownBeverlyBedfordChelseaDanversDarienDurhamLittle RockMillwoodNewtonNorth Conway

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

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

112 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include Northshore Community College ($1,200,000), Greater Lawrence Technical School ($700,000), Phoenix Charter Academy ($500,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NORTHSHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Danvers, MA	EDUCATIONAL	$1,200,000
GREATER LAWRENCE TECHNICAL SCHOOL Andover, MA	EDUCATIONAL	$700,000
PHOENIX CHARTER ACADEMY Chelsea, MA	EDUCATIONAL	$500,000
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Lawrence, MA	COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE	$300,000
MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE Bedford, MA	EDUCATIONAL	$250,000
BREAD & ROSES Lawrence, MA	COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE	$14,195
WBUR Boston, MA	COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE	$7,500
WGBH Boston, MA	COMMUNITY & CHARITABLE	$7,500
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY Cambridge, MA	EDUCATIONAL	$5,000
TUFTS UNIVERSITY Medford, MA	EDUCATIONAL	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2023 IRS 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

2025

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.

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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.