Overcoming the Odds Foundation
Overcoming the Odds Foundation is a private foundation, based in Castle Rock, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K.
Overcoming the Odds Foundation at a glance
In short: Overcoming the Odds Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,353,667
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Overcoming the Odds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gladney Center for Adoption ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Overcoming the Odds Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gladney Center for Adoption Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Save the World Charities Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,353,667 | $20,200 | $20,176 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $2 |
| 2023 | $1,353,643 | $10,000 | $10,176 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $22 |
| 2022 | $1,353,819 | $10,400 | $10,144 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $66 |
| 2021 | $1,353,563 | $1,353,563 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Overcoming the Odds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Overcoming the Odds Foundation is led by Candice Puchir, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Candice Puchir
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hayley Tindall
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Puchir
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Overcoming the Odds Foundation
How much does Overcoming the Odds Foundation give each year?
Overcoming the Odds Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Overcoming the Odds Foundation?
Overcoming the Odds Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Overcoming the Odds Foundation operate?
Overcoming the Odds Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Missouri, Texas.
What is Overcoming the Odds Foundation's EIN?
Overcoming the Odds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3825382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Overcoming the Odds Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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