The Taylor-Odom Foundation
The Taylor-Odom Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. It funds scholarships for graduating seniors from Liberty County, Texas, including students who may not be able to afford higher education.
The Taylor-Odom Foundation at a glance
In short: The Taylor-Odom Foundation gave $115K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,000
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,259
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $854,157
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Taylor-Odom Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applicants may download the application form or submit it electronically through the foundation’s website and lists Cathy Staples as the contact. The website provides the application requirements.
- Review Cycle
- January 31, as listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- January 31, as listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Cathy Staples
Mailing address: 1000 Liberty Park Drive 109, Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (314) 308-6441
Website: https://taylorodomfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Taylor-Odom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 134 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s scholarship eligibility is limited to applicants residing within Liberty County, Texas, who attend one of five county schools: Hardin, Liberty, Dayton, Hull-Daisetta, or Tarkington. The filing reports that all 2024 grant dollars went to Texas recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Taylor-Odom Foundation gives
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 274% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2019) to $126K (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 27 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $115,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $854,157 | $66,907 | $126,516 | $115,000 | 27 | $115,600 | $59,741 | $42,185 |
| 2023 | $910,665 | $183,429 | $133,676 | $126,000 | 33 | $126,600 | $126,229 | $35,352 |
| 2022 | $807,853 | $18,986 | $130,544 | $121,000 | 37 | $121,600 | $18,129 | $43,738 |
| 2021 | $888,617 | $53,579 | $73,268 | $64,500 | 21 | $65,100 | $45,911 | $49,014 |
| 2020 | $908,306 | $972 | $78,366 | $66,500 | 16 | — | $13,311 | $44,669 |
| 2019 | $995,619 | $37,336 | $55,968 | $41,500 | 10 | — | $84,257 | $47,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Taylor-Odom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to help underserved students pursue higher education and prepare for a competitive employment environment. Its website describes annual scholarships for graduating Liberty County seniors who may not be able to afford higher education. Eligible students may pursue an accredited degree or certificate through a university, college, technical school, or apprenticeship program in Texas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $115,000. All grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, and the listed grants were to individuals for collegiate scholarships. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $7,500, with a median of $5,000. In the foundation’s 2024 recipient listing, six students are shown with $10,000 scholarships; those website-listed awards are separate from the filing’s reported grant total.
Applicants must reside within Liberty County and attend Hardin, Liberty, Dayton, Hull-Daisetta, or Tarkington. They must be graduating by the end of the current academic school year, have a GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), and enroll in a qualifying Texas program. The application requires a completed scholarship application, current official transcript, college entrance exam scores if taken, a narrative essay, and a verified FAFSA form. The foundation’s website says scholarship totals are set at the discretion of its board.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cathy Staples as President/Secretary, Lee Ann Odom as Treasurer, and Chad Douglas Odom as Vice President. The foundation’s website identifies its officers and directors as Cathy Odom Staples, Lea Ann Odom Zimmer, and Chad Douglas Odom.
The Taylor-Odom Foundation is led by Cathy Odom Staples, President & Secretary since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cathy Odom Staples
President & Secretary
Director → President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Douglas Odom
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Ann Odom
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles Douglas Odom (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lea Ann Odom (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Taylor-Odom Foundation
How much does The Taylor-Odom Foundation give each year?
The Taylor-Odom Foundation gave $115K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $126K across 33 grants.
What is The Taylor-Odom Foundation's typical grant size?
The Taylor-Odom Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,259, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Taylor-Odom Foundation give grants?
The Taylor-Odom Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Taylor-Odom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Taylor-Odom Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Collegiate Scholarship" (27 grants).
How large is The Taylor-Odom Foundation?
The Taylor-Odom Foundation reported $854K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Taylor-Odom Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to help underserved students pursue higher education and prepare for a competitive employment environment. Its website describes annual scholarships for graduating Liberty County seniors who may not be able to afford higher education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Taylor-Odom Foundation?
The 2024 filing says applicants may download the application form or submit it electronically through the foundation’s website and lists Cathy Staples as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Taylor-Odom Foundation's EIN?
The Taylor-Odom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4051483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Taylor-Odom Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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