The Owens Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Owens Family Foundation is a private foundation in Norwell, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.1 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$38.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 9 | $37.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 9 | $38.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 8 | $38.3 million |
How to apply
The Owens Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Owens Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $574,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | The college fund | $1.6 million |
| Marine Biological Lab | Scientific research | $164,000 |
| Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | Scientific research | $125,000 |
| Nvna & Hospice | Gerry sanderson education fund | $100,000 |
| Wellington Management Foundation | To support organization's mission | $100,000 |
| South Shore Health System Foundation | To support organization's mission | $50,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | To support organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Historic New England | To support organization's mission | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda B Owens
- John E Owens
- Kevin A Bullock
Questions people ask
Does The Owens Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Owens Family Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Owens Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda B Owens (Trustee), John E Owens (Trustee) and Kevin A Bullock (Trustee).
What does The Owens Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.