Owings Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Owings Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greer, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$104,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $142,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $140,000 | 15 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $142,000 | 16 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $104,000 | 11 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Owings Family Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 10 | $102,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels | Support | $15,000 |
| Harvest Hope | Support | $15,000 |
| Meyers Center | Support | $15,000 |
| Set Free Alliance | Support | $15,000 |
| Jasmine Rd | Support | $10,000 |
| Safe Harbor | Support | $10,000 |
| Dream Center | Support | $8,000 |
| Emerson Rose Heart Foundation | Support | $8,000 |
| Greenville Free Med Clinic | Support | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Support | $2,000 |
| Let There Be Mom | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven H Owings
- Linda Owings
Questions people ask
Does Owings Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Owings Family Foundation give?
$104,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Owings Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven H Owings (Trustee) and Linda Owings (Trustee).