Private foundation · EIN 38-3704443 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Odonovan Fam Foundation

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: 19 grants paid, $507K total, median $10K. 53% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$507K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIScholarships$250K
Cherry Health FoundationGrand Rapids, MIProgram support$50K
Iowa State University FoundationAmes, IAEndowed scholarship$40K
Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MIProgram support$30K
Heart of W Mi United WayGrand Rapids, MICommunity support$25K
Planned Parenthood of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIHealth services$25K
Feeding America West MichiganGrand Rapids, MICommunity support$15K
Sw Autism Research & Resource CenterPhoenix, AZCapital campaign$15K
North Kent ConnectRockford, MIProgram support$10K
Two Ten FoundationWaltham, MARelief fund$10K
Kent County Parks FoundationAnn Arbor, MIGrand river trail project$10K
Challenge FoundationPhoenix, AZProgram support$7,500
Brophy College PreparatoryPhoenix, AZScholarship$5,000
House of RefugeMesa, AZProgram support$5,000
Phoenix Herpetological SocietyScottsdale, AZProgram support$4,000
Maggie's PlacePhoenix, AZProgram support$2,500
Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great LakesGrand Rapids, MIProgram support$1,000
Rosie's House a Musical Academy for ChildrenPhoenix, AZSummer programs$1,000
Van Andel InstituteGrand Rapids, MIScience education$1,000

By state: Michigan 10 · Arizona 7 · Iowa 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Odonovan Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, administered in care of Timothy J Odonovan, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Odonovan Fam Foundation 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 Odonovan Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $507K across 19 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Odonovan Fam Foundation give?

Michigan (10 grants), Arizona (7 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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