Owens Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Owens Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,360 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$175,360
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,300 | 5 | $257,147 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 3 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $175,360 | 5 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Owens Family Foundation Inc 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 Owens Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $110,360 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation of B'nai Jeshurun | General support | $100,000 |
| Wesleyan University | General support | $50,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $15,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General support | $10,000 |
| Urban Pathways Inc | General support | $360 |
Officers and trustees
- Augusta Owens
- Henry Owens
- Robert Owens Deceased March 2025
Questions people ask
Does Owens Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Owens Family Foundation Inc give?
$175,360 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Owens Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Augusta Owens (Director), Henry Owens (Director) and Robert Owens Deceased March 2025 (President).
What does Owens Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.