The a J O'Dell Foundation
The a J O'Dell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Arcade, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $391K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $41K.
The a J O'Dell Foundation at a glance
In short: The a J O'Dell Foundation gave $19K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,500
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,083
- +26.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $391,345
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The a J O'Dell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Foundation ($3K).
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($16,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The a J O'Dell Foundation gives
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $22K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $16,000 |
| Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Foundation Springville, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $391,345 | $78,653 | $56,194 | $18,500 | 6 | $18,500 | $40,959 | $18,051 |
| 2024 | $368,238 | $31,892 | $44,013 | $19,500 | 8 | $19,500 | $9,329 | $17,264 |
| 2023 | $378,923 | $27,144 | $47,700 | $22,000 | 7 | $22,000 | $25,593 | $17,260 |
| 2022 | $409,635 | $35,999 | $29,503 | $12,000 | 6 | $12,000 | $48,695 | $15,820 |
| 2021 | $375,487 | $32,164 | $25,947 | $8,000 | 4 | $8,000 | $14,217 | $16,119 |
| 2020 | $348,457 | $29,403 | $19,206 | $5,200 | 4 | — | $17,498 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The a J O'Dell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The a J O'Dell Foundation is led by Fred Warner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred Warner
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Bartz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Yansick
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Offers
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The a J O'Dell Foundation
How much does The a J O'Dell Foundation give each year?
The a J O'Dell Foundation gave $19K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 8 grants.
What is The a J O'Dell Foundation's typical grant size?
The a J O'Dell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,083, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The a J O'Dell Foundation give grants?
The a J O'Dell Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The a J O'Dell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The a J O'Dell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Assistance" (5 grants).
How large is The a J O'Dell Foundation?
The a J O'Dell Foundation reported $391K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The a J O'Dell Foundation's EIN?
The a J O'Dell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-0848946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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