Private foundation · EIN 85-6300108 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clayton and Odessa Lang Ofstad 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $100K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$2.4M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$44M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Nature Conservancy MissouriSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$250K
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCUnrestricted general$150K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILUnrestricted general$150K
Share Our Strength No Kid HungryWashington, DCUnrestricted general$125K
Iowa PBS FoundationJohnston, IAUnrestricted general$110K
Vermillion Public Schools FdnVermillion, SDUnrestricted general$105K
Nature Conservancy Ctrs for ConservationSt Louis, MOUnrestricted general$100K
Partners in HealthBoston, MAUnrestricted general$100K
Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NYUnrestricted general$100K
Friends of S Dakota Public BroadcastingSioux Falls, SDUnrestricted general$100K
Feeding South DakotaSioux Falls, SDUnrestricted general$100K
Intertribal Agriculture CouncilBillings, MTUnrestricted general$100K
Harvesters-The Community Food NetworkKansas City, MOUnrestricted general$100K
Food Bank Central & Ne MissouriColumbia, MOUnrestricted general$100K
Sd Cmty Fdn Vermillion Area Cmty FdnPierre, SDUnrestricted general$100K
National Congress of American IndiansWashington, DCUnrestricted general$100K
Public Television 19 Kcpt IncKansas City, MOUnrestricted general$75K
Veterans Community ProjectKansas City, MOUnrestricted general$75K
American Indian College FundDenver, COUnrestricted general$75K
The Store IncNashville, TNUnrestricted general$75K
National Music MuseumVermillion, SDUnrestricted general$55K
Nelson Gallery FoundationKansas City, MOUnrestricted general$50K
Unity Earth AmbassadorsMesa, AZUnrestricted general$50K
Missouri Prairie FoundationColumbia, MOUnrestricted general$35K

By state: Missouri 8 · South Dakota 5 · District of Columbia 3 · Illinois 1 · Iowa 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Clayton and Odessa Lang Ofstad Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Clayton and Odessa Lang Ofstad Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Clayton and Odessa Lang Ofstad Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.4M across 24 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Clayton and Odessa Lang Ofstad Foundation give?

Missouri (8 grants), South Dakota (5 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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