O'donnell Foundation
The O'Donnell Foundation (EIN 75-6023326) is a Dallas, TX private foundation focused on supporting education—particularly engineering, science, and mathematics—and arts education. Public filings and foundation directories report substantial assets (~$142M) and recent large grants to Texas institutions. The organization's historic domain is odf.org but the site is currently under construction/parked.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Texas-based nonprofit or higher-education institution working in STEM education, engineering/math/science initiatives, or arts education with demonstrated scale and local impact; organizations able to submit a concise proposal letter, board list, and IRS determination letter.
Good Fit
- • Located in Texas (Dallas-area preferred).
- • Work in STEM education, higher education, or arts and culture.
- • Capacity to absorb multi-hundred-thousand to multi-million-dollar gifts or to partner with larger institutions.
- • Willingness to submit a brief letter, project timetable, budget, board list, and IRS determination letter.
- • Existing local credibility or institutional partnerships.
Geography
Observed giving across 2022–2023 is confined to Texas only, with every dollar in the available filings going to in-state recipients.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct recipients (six in the prior year) and a mix of universities and arts organizations, indicating a moderate spread of independent grantees even though dollars are concentrated among a few large institutions.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of long-term turnover is limited but 2023 included three new recipients; a public application description, rolling deadline, and a listed mailing address/phone suggest unfamiliar applicants can submit, though large institutional gifts dominate and preference for local institutions is stated.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
