Oedel Foundation
Invitation OnlyN Andover, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6655524 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$3M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore Community College | Danvers, MA | Educational | $1,200,000 |
| Greater Lawrence Technical School | Andover, MA | Educational | $700,000 |
| Phoenix Charter Academy | Chelsea, MA | Educational | $500,000 |
| Youth Development Organization | Lawrence, MA | Community & charitable | $300,000 |
| Middlesex Community College | Bedford, MA | Educational | $250,000 |
| Bread & Roses | Lawrence, MA | Community & charitable | $14,195 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | Community & charitable | $7,500 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | Community & charitable | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts Institute for Technology | Cambridge, MA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Lazarus House | Lawrence, MA | Community & charitable | $3,000 |
| Neighbors in Need | Lawrence, MA | Community & charitable | $3,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Community & charitable | $2,500 |
| Christ Church - Andover | Andover, MA | Religious | $1,334 |
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Nh Lakes Association | Concord, NH | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Community & charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,002,029 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Aug 26, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202442399349100119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6655524
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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