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The Barrington & Cassandra Owens Foundation U/A 12/8/17

Preselected recipients only Sewickley, Pennsylvania · EIN 823693586

The Barrington & Cassandra Owens Foundation U/A 12/8/17 is a private foundation in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $33,000 the year before.

75% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$33,0004$16,023
2024$33,0004$13,178
2025$32,0004$12,587

How to apply

The Barrington & Cassandra Owens Foundation U/A 12/8/17 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Barrington & Cassandra Owens Foundation U/A 12/8/17 funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Indiana1$20,000
District of Columbia1$6,000
Florida1$5,000
Georgia1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Eastern Star Church
Indianpolis, IN
Religious development$20,000
American Institute of Architects
Washington, DC
Hbcu internship support$6,000
Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru)
Orlando, FL
Collegiate religious support$5,000
In Touch Ministries
Dorsville, GA
Support religious ministry$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Barrington & Cassandra Owens Foundation U/A 12/8/17 accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Barrington & Cassandra Owens Foundation U/A 12/8/17 give?

$32,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs The Barrington & Cassandra Owens Foundation U/A 12/8/17?

Its 2025 filing lists Barrington C Owens (Chairman), Cassandra B Owens (V. Chair & T) and Edward B Aufman (Secretary).

What does The Barrington & Cassandra Owens Foundation U/A 12/8/17 fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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