Robert Stewart Odell and Helen Pfeiffer Odell Fund

The Robert Stewart Odell and Helen Pfeiffer Odell Fund provides grants to support a variety of charitable causes, with a primary focus on education and programs for at-risk youth and their families in the San Francisco Bay Area. The fund aims to make a meaningful impact by supporting organizations dedicated to improving educational opportunities and human services for underserved populations. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. While the fund does not impose strict program restrictions, it has a strong practice of supporting initiatives focused on education and programs serving at-risk youth and their families. Organizations located in the San Francisco Bay Area receive primary consideration for funding. Applications are accepted throughout the year, but organizations must submit their applications by either March 31 or September 30 to be considered for review at the next scheduled grant meeting. Grant decisions are typically communicated by May for applications submitted by the March deadline and by November for applications submitted by the September deadline. Applicants will receive an automated confirmation email upon submission. The fund provides grants typically ranging from $10,000 to $25,000. On average, approximately 50 grants are awarded per year, with total annual giving of around $1,500,000. Organizations that receive funding may be required to submit periodic progress reports and a final report within six months after receiving funds. The fund is managed by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which serves as the trustee. Organizations interested in applying for funding can do so through the online application portal.