The Sydnor and Olga Oden Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-6029653 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$285K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
From the return
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Center for Pursuit | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $90,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Office of Philanthropy | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $25,000 |
| The Rise School | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $20,000 |
| Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $15,000 |
| The Summer Institute at Presbyterian School | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Camp for All Foundation | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $12,500 |
| The Burton Volunteer Fire Department | Burton, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| The Monarch Community | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $10,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | To fund charitable activities | $7,500 |
| Bridge Ministry of Burton Texas | Burton, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Archway Academy | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Nick Finnegan Ministry | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Pro-Vision Inc | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Preschool | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Galveston Garden Club | Galveston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Gatehouse | Dallas, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Hope & Healing Center & Institute | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| The Kinkaid School | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Bo's Place | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Eyes on Me Inc | Katy, TX | To fund charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Hunter's Creek Elementary PTA | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Spring Branch Middle School PTA | Houston, TX | To fund charitable activities | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $285,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $266,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632299349100418
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-6029653
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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