Owen Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Owen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbia, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,059 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,059
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $74,000 the year before.
32% 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 | $72,010 | 17 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $74,000 | 16 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $75,059 | 20 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bill Owen 719 Holly Street, Columbia, SC 29401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (843) 937-4614, bill@owenrealestate.com |
| What to submit | 5 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Owen Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 8 | $42,100 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $24,459 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Cole | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| USC Educational Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Spruce Pine Rotary | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mitchell County Shepherd's Staff | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rebuilding Hollers Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Furman University | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Congaree Land Trust | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Spruce Pine Rotary | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Society of the Cincinnati | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Maryland Community College Foundati | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hammond School | Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Avon Old Farms School | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Indian Waters Council | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| National Ambucs | Unrestricted | $1,459 |
| Kao Educational Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mount Gulian Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizaberh O Westveer
- G William Owen
- Franklyn D Owen III
Questions people ask
Does Owen Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Owen Family Foundation Inc give?
$75,059 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Owen Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizaberh O Westveer (President), G William Owen (Secretary) and Franklyn D Owen III (Treasurer).
What does Owen Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.