The Tony Ogden Foundation
The Tony Ogden Foundation is a private foundation based in Webster, Texas. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Tony Ogden Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tony Ogden Foundation gave $163K across 13 grants in 2022 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. 15% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $162,678
- +32.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $12,514
- +72.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tony Ogden Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2022 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This policy is reported in a final-return filing and should not be taken as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 780 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598
Phone: (713) 385-1987
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tony Ogden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was St Clare of Assisi Catholic Church ($73K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 6% to Oklahoma, 3% to New York, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Tony Ogden Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 77% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2020) to $163K (2022). In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Clare of Assisi Catholic Church Houston, TX | Cash Donation | $72,928 |
| Project Joy and Hope Pasadena, TX | Cash Donation | $14,000 |
| Weatherford Christian School Weatherford, TX | Cash Donation | $12,500 |
| Congregation of Divine Providence San Antonio, TX | Cash Donation | $10,000 |
| Feed the Children Oklahoma City, OK | Cash Donation | $10,000 |
| Hope Village Friendswood, TX | Cash Donation | $10,000 |
| Star of Hope Houston, TX | Cash Donation | $10,000 |
| Stclaire of Assisi Catholic School Houston, TX | Cash Donation | $5,000 |
| The Heart of TX Foundation Beville, TX | Cash Donation | $5,000 |
| Catholic League New York, NY | Cash Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $156 | $162,678 | $162,678 | 13 |
| 2021 | $162,522 | $296 | $123,250 | $123,250 | 17 |
| 2020 | $285,476 | $84,942 | $101,500 | $101,500 | 14 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations whose own stated work spans Christian education, child hunger, social services, and media. For example, Weatherford Christian School describes its mission as providing a Christ-centered education that prepares students for Christian leadership and service. Feed the Children says it works to end child hunger by providing food, essentials, and opportunities. The Media Research Center says it documents and combats what it describes as falsehoods and censorship in media and seeks to defend America’s founding principles and Judeo-Christian values.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $162,678. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $72,928, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest reported grants were $72,928 to St Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, $14,000 to Project Joy and Hope, $12,500 to Weatherford Christian School, and $10,000 each to Congregation of Divine Providence, Feed the Children, Hope Village, and Star of Hope. The Media Research Center received $1,000 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Anthony G. Ogden as president, and Carl Ogden and Suzanne Rodriguez as directors.
The Tony Ogden Foundation is led by Anthony G. Ogden, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Anthony G. Ogden
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Ogden
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beatrice M. Ogden (2020) — V. President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Tony Ogden Foundation
How much does The Tony Ogden Foundation give each year?
The Tony Ogden Foundation gave $163K across 13 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $123K across 17 grants.
What is The Tony Ogden Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tony Ogden Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,514, across 13 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tony Ogden Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Tony Ogden Foundation give grants?
The Tony Ogden Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants).
Does The Tony Ogden Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Tony Ogden Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cash Donation" (13 grants).
Who are The Tony Ogden Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tony Ogden Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include St Clare of Assisi Catholic Church ($72,928), Project Joy and Hope ($14,000) and Weatherford Christian School ($12,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Tony Ogden Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations whose own stated work spans Christian education, child hunger, social services, and media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tony Ogden Foundation?
The 2022 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Tony Ogden Foundation's EIN?
The Tony Ogden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0412351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Tony Ogden Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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