Odyssey Outreach
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 86-1493681 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,560.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JUSTIN RING |
|---|---|
| Address | 2500 TANGLEWILDE STREET STE 300, HOUSTON TX 77063 |
| Phone | 2813060240 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION IN THEIR OWN WORDS SPECIFYING THE AMOUNT REQUESTED AND HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | General contribution | $5,891 |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend | Rosenberg, TX | General contribution | $2,180 |
| Love 146 | Charlotte, NC | General contribution | $2,175 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston | Houston, TX | General contribution | $2,088 |
| Star of Hope | Houston, TX | General contribution | $2,080 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | General contribution | $2,010 |
| Md Anderson Foundation | Houston, TX | General contribution | $2,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Fort Bend Hope | Rosenberg, TX | General contribution | $1,560 |
| East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry | Stafford, TX | General contribution | $1,545 |
| Kids' Meals Inc | Houston, TX | General contribution | $1,090 |
| Awwa's Water Equation | Denver, CO | General contribution | $1,071 |
| Houstan Humane Society | Houston, TX | General contribution | $1,057 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Houston, TX | General contribution | $1,057 |
| Raise Up Families | Houston, TX | General contribution | $1,054 |
| Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | General contribution | $1,039 |
| Family of Promise - Humble | Humble, TX | General contribution | $1,033 |
| Citizens for Animal Protection | Houston, TX | General contribution | $1,031 |
| Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels | Rosenberg, TX | General contribution | $1,030 |
| Living Water International | Stafford, TX | General contribution | $1,030 |
| Attack Poverty | Richmond, TX | General contribution | $1,010 |
| Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department | Cat Spring, TX | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Family Literacy Network | Houston, TX | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Fort Bend Paws | Richmond, TX | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Lamar Educational Awards Foundation | Rosenberg, TX | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Lunches of Love | Rosenberg, TX | General contribution | $1,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Three Little Pitties Rescue | Friendswood, TX | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | General contribution | $1,000 |
| United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Cy-Fair High School Band Boosters | Houston, TX | General contribution | $500 |
| Red Chair Robotics Club Cy Springs Hs | Cypress, TX | General contribution | $500 |
| City of Hempstead Texas Commerce and Civic Association | Hempstead, TX | General contribution | $250 |
| Westchase District | Houston, TX | General contribution | $246 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,107). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,634 | 35 |
| 2024 | $45,723 | 30 |
| 2023 | $24,292 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103478
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1493681
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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