William & Louise Owens Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
William & Louise Owens Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Highlands, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,380 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $54,000. 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$220,380
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$54,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $211,100 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $190,000 | 23 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $211,100 | 26 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $220,380 | 26 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
William & Louise Owens Charitable Trust 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 William & Louise Owens Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 9 | $114,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $61,500 |
| Alabama | 4 | $27,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Academy | Education | $54,000 |
| Community Bible Church | General funds | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | Education | $15,000 |
| Cumberland Community Church | General funds | $15,000 |
| Westminster School at Oak Mountain | Education | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic | General funds | $10,000 |
| Samford University | Education | $10,000 |
| Alpha Delta Pi Foundation | General funds | $9,000 |
| Fca Cheerleading | General funds | $9,000 |
| National Wwii Museum | General funds | $5,000 |
| Grace Point School | Education | $5,000 |
| Blanket Fort Hope | General funds | $4,000 |
| Neverthirst | General funds | $3,000 |
| Lifeline Children Services | General funds | $3,000 |
| Church of the Apostles | General funds | $3,000 |
| Enter the Lion | General funds | $3,000 |
| Standing Stone | General funds | $3,000 |
| Global Service Assoc | General funds | $2,500 |
| Sol & Son Dual Language Academy | General funds | $1,000 |
| Turning Point | General funds | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General funds | $1,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | General funds | $1,000 |
| Uso | General funds | $1,000 |
| HCCDC Inc | General funds | $1,000 |
| Peggy Crosby Center | General funds | $500 |
| CCC Boston Scientific | General funds | $380 |
Officers and trustees
- David Jones
Questions people ask
Does William & Louise Owens Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William & Louise Owens Charitable Trust give?
$220,380 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs William & Louise Owens Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists David Jones (Trustee).
What does William & Louise Owens Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.