Private foundation · EIN 32-6332723 · Fort Worth, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Virginia Odonnell Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $425K total, median $21K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$425K
Median grant
$21K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Matthew United Methodist ChurchFort Worth, TXTo aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions.$128K
St Rita Catholic Church of Fort WorFort Worth, TX50% of the funds received by the church are to be distributed by the church for poor and needy of any faith or creed. the remaining funds a…$64K
Methodist Children's HomeWaco, TXTo aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions.$64K
Arts Council of Fort Worth and TarrFort Worth, TXTo aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions.$21K
Fort Worth Star Telegram - Good FelFort Worth, TXTo aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions.$21K
Fort Worth Symphony OrchestraFort Worth, TXTo aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions.$21K
Stage West Theatre IncFort Worth, TXTo aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions.$21K
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TXTo aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions.$21K
Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TXTo aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions.$21K
City of Fort WorthFort Worth, TXTo aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions.$21K
Circle Theatre IncFort Worth, TXTo aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions.$11K
Jubilee Players IncFort Worth, TXTo aid and assist in the primary works of the beneficiary institutions.$11K

About this foundation

Virginia Odonnell Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Worth, Texas, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Virginia Odonnell Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Virginia Odonnell Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $425K across 12 grants, a median of $21K.

Where does Virginia Odonnell Charitable Tr give?

Texas (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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