The Owenoke Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Owenoke Foundation is a private foundation in Sheldon, South Carolina. In tax year 2023 it gave $750,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$750,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$16.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2023 was up from $635,000 the year before.
17% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $635,000 | 38 | $13.0 million |
| 2023 | $750,000 | 41 | $16.0 million |
How to apply
The Owenoke 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.
What The Owenoke Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 14 | $240,000 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $185,000 |
| South Carolina | 8 | $145,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $65,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran World Relief | General support | $50,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | General support | $50,000 |
| Adirondack Council | General support | $30,000 |
| Connecticut Children's Medical Center | General support | $30,000 |
| St Michael's Lutheran Church | General support | $30,000 |
| Americares | General support | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | General support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Durham | General support | $25,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | General support | $25,000 |
| New Canaan Group Home Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Parktown Food Hub | General support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | General support | $25,000 |
| Urban Ministries of Durham | General support | $25,000 |
| Ami Kids Beaufort | General support | $23,000 |
| Good Neighbor Medical Clinic | General support | $20,000 |
| Hopeful Horizons | General support | $20,000 |
| Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity | General support | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of South Carolina | General support | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | General support | $20,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | General support | $20,000 |
| Chop Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Curtain Call | General support | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | General support | $15,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General support | $15,000 |
| Fedcap Inc Maineveterans Forward | General support | $15,000 |
| Hands on Hartford | General support | $15,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford | General support | $15,000 |
| Save the Children | General support | $15,000 |
| Caracen | General support | $10,000 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank of Southern Maine | General support | $10,000 |
| Port Royal Sound Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Real Art Ways | General support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Triange | General support | $10,000 |
| Scott Carter Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Public Library Foundation of Beaufort | General support | $7,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan | General support | $5,000 |
| Gala Hispanic Theater | General support | $5,000 |
| Kingswood-Oxford School | General support | $5,000 |
| Mary's Place | General support | $5,000 |
| Orange Congregations in Mission | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Avery Rockefeller III
- Mary Runestad
- Monica Rockefeller
- Rodney Runestad
Questions people ask
Does The Owenoke Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Owenoke Foundation give?
$750,000 in tax year 2023, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Owenoke Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Avery Rockefeller III (President and Director), Mary Runestad (Secretary and Director), Monica Rockefeller (Director) and Rodney Runestad (Director).
What does The Owenoke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.