The Joanne Owen Foundation
Accepts applications
The Joanne Owen Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 1 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brett Lensing 3495 Lakeside Drive PMB 184, Reno, NV 89509 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 949-6410 |
| What to submit | Online application submittal using foundation website address: www.jo-foundation.org are preferred. Applications should contain a narrative of the project or operation including expected outcomes, a copy of the determination letter issued by the internal revenue service granting exempt status under irc code section 501(c)(3), project budgets, board of directors list, the most recent form 990, and a copy of the most recent financial statement (audited is preferred but not required). All should be attached to the application for grant. |
| Deadlines | Applications for grants are accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | Unless initiated by the officers, Nevada is the only geographic area served. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Joanne Owen Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran's Guest House | Veteran's hospice house | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanne Owen
- Brett Lensing
Questions people ask
Does The Joanne Owen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications for grants are accepted throughout the year..
How much does The Joanne Owen Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Joanne Owen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joanne Owen (President) and Brett Lensing (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Joanne Owen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and veterans.