Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation
Accepts applications
Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $580,900 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $99,890. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$580,900
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$99,890
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $594,064 the year before.
44% 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 | $594,064 | 53 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $580,900 | 45 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steven A Owsley 3402 Wickersham, Houston, TX 77027 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 208-9884 |
| What to submit | Letter - no more than two pages and no enclosures |
| Restrictions | Texas only |
What Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | $508,900 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $17,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $12,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Ballet | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $99,890 |
| Stages | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $87,627 |
| Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $75,000 |
| St John's School | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $60,500 |
| Georgetown University | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $40,000 |
| Houston Cinema Arts Society | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $26,000 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $21,650 |
| Pepperdine University | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $17,500 |
| Leland Township Public Library | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $12,500 |
| Friends of River Oaks Theatre | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $11,000 |
| MD Anderson | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $10,150 |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Orange Show Ctr for Visionary Arts | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $9,000 |
| Texas Cultural Trust | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $9,000 |
| Rienzi Garden Endowment | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $7,500 |
| Camp Allen | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Houston | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Garden Club of Houston | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Rowdy | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $3,333 |
| Houston Area Parkinson's Society | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Houston Hospice | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Asia Society Texas | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| The Beacon | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| The John Fairey Garden Conservation Fdn | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| Communities in Schools of Houston | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $1,500 |
| Eddie Burke Sr Memorial Invitational | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $1,500 |
| Life Houston | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $1,500 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Kiwanis Foundation of Houston | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| SPCA | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| The Menil Collection | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Wild & Free Foundation | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Holly Hall Retirement Community | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $500 |
| Suffield Academy | Contribution to the general operating fund to enable them to fulfill their charitable purpose. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sophia Garrett
- David T Owsley
- Steven A Owsley
Questions people ask
Does Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation give?
$580,900 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sophia Garrett (Trustee), David T Owsley (Trustee) and Steven A Owsley (Trustee).
What does Alvin & Lucy Owsley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.