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
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
No grants recorded for .
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 -\Related Funders
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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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