Richard B & Barbara B Odlin Foundation
Invitation OnlySpotsylvania, Virginia · EIN 91-1746644 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
71% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General fund | $8,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Seattle Opera | Seattle, WA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Washington State Historical Society | Tacoma, WA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Tulsa Opera | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $3,000 |
| City of Hopeorg | Duarte, CA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Tavon Learning Center | Issaquah, WA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Stew Pot Community Services | Jackson, MS | General fund | $2,000 |
| St Mary of the Annunication Church | Ladysmith, VA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlin | Merrifield, VA | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Laboure Society | Eagan, MN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Commonwealth Catholic Charities | Richmond, VA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Archdiocese for Military Services U | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Basilica of the National Shrine | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church | Richmond, VA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Opera America | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Annual appeal | $1,000 |
| South County Community Food Bank | Seaside, OR | General fund | $1,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Tipton, IA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Church | Henrico, VA | General fund | $1,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $49,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349103497
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1746644
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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