The Fern Odessa Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyOverland Park, Kansas · EIN 86-3883161 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$234,649
Total assets$24.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $317,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
83% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Influencer Institute Inc | Dover, DE | Charitable work | $1,993,405 |
| The Network | Washington, DC | Charitable work | $317,000 |
| Global Cities Group | New York, NY | Charitable work | $250,000 |
| Kim Wilson Housing | Kansas City, KS | Charitable work | $234,649 |
| Reconciliation Services | Kansas City, MO | Charitable work | $75,000 |
| Defining Moments Inc | Kansas City, MO | Charitable work | $35,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,905,054 | 6 |
| 2023 | $2,607,776 | 7 |
| 2022 | $1,300,021 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3883161
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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