The Oder Family Foundation focuses almost exclusively on educational causes, concentrating on postsecondary access and student support. Their giving centers on scholarship funding, college-access and mentorship programs for high-school students, and support for university athletics programs. Grants are awarded to established institutions rather than grassroots groups, with multiple payments to the same beneficiaries.
The Oder Family Foundation Inc. centers its grantmaking on education, with a clear emphasis on scholarship support and college access. The largest recent awards in the file go to The Partnership Scholars Program in El Segundo for mentorship and college-retreat access, showing that the foundation backs direct student support alongside traditional scholarship funding. It also makes repeated grants to the University of VA Law School Foundation for a scholarship fund, indicating a steady interest in higher-education access at the professional-school level. Beyond those larger commitments, the foundation supports college-prep and mentorship efforts for students from low-income families, as well as university athletics programs at Pepperdine University. Its giving pattern also includes a few smaller, more targeted grants to accredited educational institutions and affiliated programs. Across the recent grants list, the same beneficiaries appear in multiple years, which suggests an ongoing relationship rather than one-time awards. The overall picture is of a family foundation funding established education organizations, with most grants aimed at helping students move into and through postsecondary education.
College access is one of the foundation’s clearest themes. In 2025 and 2024, it gave $20,000 and $15,000 to Community Partners Fbo College Matc for college-match programs, SAT test preparation, and college site-visit expenses for talented students from low-income families. A related strand is mentorship: The Partnership Scholars Program received $35,000 in 2024, $32,000 in 2023, and $14,800 in 2025 for mentorship and college-retreat access. Scholarship support is another recurring area. The University of VA Law School Foundation received $30,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for a scholarship fund, while One Voice received $20,000 in 2025 and 2024 for its college scholarship program. The foundation also backs university-based programs. Pepperdine University received $25,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for its baseball and soccer programs, and Walden School received $10,000 in 2024 and 2025 for its educational mission.
Typical grants cluster tightly around a mid-five-figure level: the 25th percentile is $13,600, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $21,250. That pattern shows a foundation that tends to make steady, repeatable awards rather than very large outliers. The recent grants list also shows recurring support to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, especially in education-related work. The Oder Family Foundation Inc. appears to operate as a family foundation rather than through an open application model, and the grants are directed to institutions and affiliated nonprofit partners. It also funds individuals, which is consistent with scholarship support, though the recent-grants data centers on organizational awards. Program-related investments are not part of the profile data.
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$293K
Most grants fall between $14K and $21K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$21K
About 91% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Concentrated, relatively large grants to a small number of repeat institutional grantees — multiple gifts to the same universities and programs rather than many small, one-off awards.
Notable grantees: University of Virginia Law School Foundation, Pepperdine University, The Partnership Scholars Program
The foundation gives locally, and 91% of grants go to recipients in California. The recent grants list is concentrated in Los Angeles-area and nearby cities, including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, El Segundo, Malibu, and Pasadena. California-based grantees dominate the portfolio, with only one out-of-state recipient appearing in the recent list: Charlottesville, Virginia. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 32 grants going to U.S. organizations.
Its recent grants are centered on education, especially scholarship support, college access, mentorship for high-school students, and support for university athletics programs. The listed themes also include direct grants to accredited higher-education institutions.
The grant-size distribution is fairly tight: the 25th percentile is $13,600, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $21,250. That points to consistent awards clustered around $20,000 rather than widely varying gift sizes.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including The Partnership Scholars Program, the University of VA Law School Foundation, Pepperdine University, One Voice, The Children’s Lifesaving Foundation, Community Partners Fbo Writegirl, Community Partners Fbo College Match, and Walden School.
Most grants go to California recipients: 91% of grants are awarded in the foundation’s headquarters state, and the recent list is concentrated in Los Angeles-area cities such as Los Angeles, Santa Monica, El Segundo, Malibu, and Pasadena.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF VA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDAT | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $30,000 | 2025 | To contribute towards SCHOLARSHIP FUND. |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | To contribute towards Pepperdine Soccer Program. |
| ONE VOICE | SANTA MONICA, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | To contribute towards the COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. |
| EDLA | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | To support the programs of EDLA! |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO COLLEGE MATC | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | To help talented students from low-income families with obtaining College Match Programs, SAT test Preparation, and College site visit expenses. |
| THE CHILDREN'S LIFESAVING FOUNDATIO | SANTA MONICA, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | To transform lives of homeless, at-risk children and families in Los Angeles through academic, social and domestic support. |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO WRITEGIRL | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | To promote creativity and self-expression to empower girls. |
| THE PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARS PROGRAM | El Segundo, CA | $14,800 | 2025 | To provide Mentorship and College Retreat Access programs for students. |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | To sUPPORT NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT |
| Walden School | Pasadena, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | To support the educational mission of the school. |
| THE PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARS PROGRAM | El Segundo, CA | $35,000 | 2024 | To provide Mentorship and College Retreat Access programs for students. |
| UNIVERSITY OF VA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDAT | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $30,000 | 2024 | To contribute towards SCHOLARSHIP FUND. |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | To contribute towards Pepperdine Soccer Program. |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO WRITEGIRL | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | To promote creativity and self-expression to empower girls. |
| ONE VOICE | SANTA MONICA, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | To contribute towards the COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. |
| THE CHILDREN'S LIFESAVING FOUNDATIO | SANTA MONICA, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | To transform lives of homeless, at-risk children and families in Los Angeles through academic, social and domestic support. |
| EDLA | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | To support the programs of EDLA! |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO COLLEGE MATC | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | To help talented students from low-income families with obtaining College Match Programs, SAT test Preparation, and College site visit expenses. |
| Walden School | Pasadena, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | To support the educational mission of the school. |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | To sUPPORT NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT |
| THE PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARS PROGRAM | El Segundo, CA | $32,000 | 2023 | To provide Mentorship and College Retreat Access programs for two students. |
| UNIVERSITY OF VA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDAT | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $30,000 | 2023 | To contribute towards SCHOLARSHIP FUND. |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | $25,000 | 2023 | To contribute towards Pepperdine Baseball & Soccer Programs. |
| THE CHILDREN'S LIFESAVING FOUNDATIO | SANTA MONICA, CA | $20,000 | 2023 | To transform lives of homeless, at-risk children and families in Los Angeles through academic, social and domestic support. |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO WRITEGIRL | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,000 | 2023 | To promote creativity and self-expression to empower girls. |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO COLLEGE MATC | Los Angeles, CA | $15,000 | 2023 | To help talented students from low-income families with obtaining College Match Programs, SAT Preparation, and College site visit expenses. |
| THE GABRIELLA AXELROD EDUCATION FDN | LOS ANGELES, CA | $15,000 | 2023 | To transform lives of underserved youth in Los Angeles through high-quality dance instruction. |
| ONE VOICE | SANTA MONICA, CA | $15,000 | 2023 | To contribute towards the COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | To sUPPORT NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT |
| Widows Orphans Disabled Firefighter | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | To provide assistance to widows and orphans of firefighters and disabled firefighters. |
| Sheriff's Relief Fund | Whittier, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | To support the Survivors and Dependents Fund of the Sheriff's Relief Foundation |
| Ventura Fire Foundation | Ventura, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | To support men and women of the ventura city fire department and family. |
UNIVERSITY OF VA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDAT
$30,000To contribute towards SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
Pepperdine University
$25,000To contribute towards Pepperdine Soccer Program.
ONE VOICE
$20,000To contribute towards the COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
EDLA
$20,000To support the programs of EDLA!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO COLLEGE MATC
$20,000To help talented students from low-income families with obtaining College Match Programs, SAT test Preparation, and College site visit expenses.
THE CHILDREN'S LIFESAVING FOUNDATIO
$20,000To transform lives of homeless, at-risk children and families in Los Angeles through academic, social and domestic support.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO WRITEGIRL
$20,000To promote creativity and self-expression to empower girls.
THE PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$14,800To provide Mentorship and College Retreat Access programs for students.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES
$10,000To sUPPORT NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Walden School
$10,000To support the educational mission of the school.
THE PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$35,000To provide Mentorship and College Retreat Access programs for students.
UNIVERSITY OF VA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDAT
$30,000To contribute towards SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
Pepperdine University
$25,000To contribute towards Pepperdine Soccer Program.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO WRITEGIRL
$20,000To promote creativity and self-expression to empower girls.
ONE VOICE
$20,000To contribute towards the COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
THE CHILDREN'S LIFESAVING FOUNDATIO
$20,000To transform lives of homeless, at-risk children and families in Los Angeles through academic, social and domestic support.
EDLA
$20,000To support the programs of EDLA!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO COLLEGE MATC
$20,000To help talented students from low-income families with obtaining College Match Programs, SAT test Preparation, and College site visit expenses.
Walden School
$10,000To support the educational mission of the school.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES
$10,000To sUPPORT NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
THE PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$32,000To provide Mentorship and College Retreat Access programs for two students.
UNIVERSITY OF VA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDAT
$30,000To contribute towards SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
Pepperdine University
$25,000To contribute towards Pepperdine Baseball & Soccer Programs.
THE CHILDREN'S LIFESAVING FOUNDATIO
$20,000To transform lives of homeless, at-risk children and families in Los Angeles through academic, social and domestic support.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO WRITEGIRL
$20,000To promote creativity and self-expression to empower girls.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO COLLEGE MATC
$15,000To help talented students from low-income families with obtaining College Match Programs, SAT Preparation, and College site visit expenses.
THE GABRIELLA AXELROD EDUCATION FDN
$15,000To transform lives of underserved youth in Los Angeles through high-quality dance instruction.
ONE VOICE
$15,000To contribute towards the COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES
$10,000To sUPPORT NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Widows Orphans Disabled Firefighter
$10,000To provide assistance to widows and orphans of firefighters and disabled firefighters.
Sheriff's Relief Fund
$5,000To support the Survivors and Dependents Fund of the Sheriff's Relief Foundation
Ventura Fire Foundation
$5,000To support men and women of the ventura city fire department and family.