The Fern Odessa Charitable Trust
The Fern Odessa Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OVERLAND PARK, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $945K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.8M
-4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+11.4% YoY
Grant Count
6
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$484K
+30.0% YoY
About The Fern Odessa Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Fern Odessa Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OVERLAND PARK, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $945K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,795,930 | $20,754,712 | $23,111,395 |
| Revenue | $1,087,061 | $95,158 | $24,100,845 |
| Expenses | $3,159,178 | $2,857,656 | $1,394,760 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,017,186 | $2,748,501 | $1,300,021 |
| Net Investment Income | $945,069 | $550,635 | $220,057 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,225,001 | $1,143,529 | $606,980 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 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 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEMI LLOYD | OFFICER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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