Owen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Owen Foundation is a private foundation in Cookeville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $365,930 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $227,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$365,930
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$227,300
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $116,250 the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $116,250 | 12 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $365,930 | 23 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Owen 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 Owen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 18 | $342,930 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mustard Seed Ranch | Home for abused children | $227,300 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Support church activities | $30,000 |
| Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic | Support pregnancy crisis | $11,000 |
| Heart of the Cumberland Inc | Support grieving children, teens,and adults through peer support | $10,180 |
| Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation | Supporting local residents with medical needs | $10,000 |
| Life Church | Support church activities | $10,000 |
| Ttu Foundation | Serving educational needs | $10,000 |
| Yellowston Club Community Foundation | Providing grant and sponsorship funding | $10,000 |
| Cavalier Football Foundation | Support high school football | $7,000 |
| Pinson Hospital Hospitality House | Providing low cost medical housing and services for caregivers and critically ill family members | $7,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Foundation | Support research for juvenile diabetes | $6,000 |
| The Next Door Recovery | Treatment program for women suffering addiction | $6,000 |
| Hope Center Adoption & Family Services | Support for pregnant women in making an adoption plan and couples seeking to begin their adoption journey | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Research and support for cystic fibrosis | $5,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Publice performances and training youth | $3,000 |
| Casa | Support a child's right to a safe and permanent home | $2,000 |
| Cityscape | Support community involvement in revitalizing downtown | $1,500 |
| CHS Girls Baskettball | Support high school baskettball | $1,200 |
| Food to the Rescue | Supporting local residents with food needs | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Providing human needs, shelter, disaster relief, food pantries, etc | $1,000 |
| Young Life | Introducing adolescents to jesus christ and helping them grow in faith | $1,000 |
| Santa for All Seasons | Serving underprivilidged children | $500 |
| Rains Foundation | Education | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Garry McNabb
- Kim Lyles
- Jim Darter
- Jonathan McNabb
Questions people ask
Does Owen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Owen Foundation give?
$365,930 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Owen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Garry McNabb (Chairman), Kim Lyles (Treasurer), Jim Darter (Secretary) and Jonathan McNabb (Vice President).
What does Owen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and faith communities.