The Taylor-Odom Foundation
EIN 384051483Total Given 2018–2024
$1.8M
250 grants · $253K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$12K
grant size
71%
deep partner · 48/68 multi-year
repeat
$854K
Assets (2024)
68
Distinct Recipients
About
LATE FILED RETURN DUE TO CCH SOFTWARE OUTAGE.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CATHY STAPLES
Phone
(314) 308-6441
Deadlines
JANUARY 31
How to Apply
THE APPLICATION FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED OR SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.
Restrictions
1. RESIDENCY: THE APPLICANT MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE DEFINED GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES OF LIBERTY COUNTY, TEXAS AND ATTEND ONE OF FIVE SCHOOLS (HARDIN, LIBERTY, DAYTON, HULL-DAISETTA, TARKINGTON) IN LIBERTY COUNTY, TEXAS. 2. ACADEMIC STANDING: THE APPLICANT MUST BE GRADUATING BY THE END OF THE CURRENT ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR. CANDIDATES MUST MAINTAIN AN OVERALL GRADE POINT AVERAGE OF 2.0 OR HIGHER ON A 4.0 SCALE, OR THE EQUIVALENT, AND REPORT THIS ON AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. 3. SAT/ACT SCORE: IF THE APPLICANT HAS TAKEN EITHER THE SAT OR ACT TEST, THE RESULTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION OR BE REPORTED AS PART OF THE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. 4. MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY: THE APPLICANT MUST ENROLL IN A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, ACCREDITED TECHNICAL SCHOOL, OR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND PARTICIPATE IN A CURRICULUM LEADING TO AN ACCREDITED DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE. 5. GRADUATION: THE APPLICANT MUST OBTAIN A DIPLOMA AND GRADUATE BY THE END OF THE SPRING SEMESTER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $86K | $924K | $24K | 10 |
| 2020 | $66K | $983K | $972 | 16 |
| 2021 | $248K | $1.0M | $54K | 37 |
| 2022 | $513K | $808K | $19K | 67 |
| 2023 | $512K | $35K | $183K | 66 |
| 2024 | $348K | $854K | $67K | 54 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 250 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$12K
Maximum
$20K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CS
Cathy Staples
5 yrs
President/Se
Leadership
CO
Chad Douglas Odom
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
LO
Lee Ann Odom
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
CS
Cathy Staples
5 yrs
President/Se
Leadership
CO
Chad Douglas Odom
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
LO
Lee Ann Odom
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
CS
Cathy Staples
5 yrs
President/Se
Leadership
CO
Chad Douglas Odom
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
LO
Lee Ann Odom
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
CS
Cathy Staples
5 yrs
President/Se
Leadership
CO
Chad Douglas Odom
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
LO
Lee Ann Odom
5 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
CO
Charles Douglas Odom
3 yrs
Director
LO
Lee Ann Odom
5 yrs
Director
CO
Chad Douglas Odom
6+ yrs
Director
CO
Charles Douglas Odom
3 yrs
Director
CS
Cathy Staples
5 yrs
Director
CO
Chad Douglas Odom
6+ yrs
Director
LO
Lea Ann Odom
Director
CO
Charles Douglas Odom
3 yrs
Director
CS
Cathy Odom Staples
Director
Grants Awarded (250 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleigh Clark | Dayton, TX | $20,000 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Devin Fregia | Liberty, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Jamie Hernandez | Cleveland, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Rakan Devito | Leakey, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Shellby Carouthers | Hull, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Benjamin Williams | Dayton, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Kaidyn Smith | Liberty, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Kamrie Martin | Devers, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Madilyn Day | Liberty, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Maiyah Phoummarath | Dayton, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Maria Brito | Dayton, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Mason Miller | Liberty, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Zanie Sanchez | Dayton, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Kevin McCarther | Cleveland, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Sarah Taylor | Daisetta, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Jean Alverson | Liberty, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Tinley Parker | Liberty, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Zoe Powell | Hull, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Charlie Thornhill | Daisetta, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Reagan Williamson | Hull, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Hannah Guzman | Devers, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Eve White | Liberty, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Natalie Wages | Liberty, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Wade Murphree | Dayton, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| William Murphree | Dayton, TX | $17,500 | COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |