Dian Graves Owen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dian Graves Owen Foundation is a private foundation in Abilene, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $24.1 million in 202 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $4.0 million. 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$24.1 million
- Number of grants202
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$416 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $22.9 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $22.9 million | 176 | $383 million |
| 2024 | $24.1 million | 202 | $416 million |
How to apply
Dian Graves 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 Dian Graves Owen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 166 | $21.8 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $515,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $410,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $300,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $270,000 |
| New York | 8 | $200,500 |
| California | 2 | $160,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $100,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Heritage Square | General support | $4.0 million |
| Community Foundation of Abilene | General support | $2.5 million |
| McMurry University | General support | $2.0 million |
| West Texas Rehab Center | General support | $1.3 million |
| Houston Grand Opera | General support | $1.2 million |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | General support | $1.0 million |
| Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation | General support | $1.0 million |
| Fredericksburg Tennis Center Foundation | General support | $625,000 |
| Abilene Improvement Corporation | General support | $513,302 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | General support | $506,500 |
| Discipleship Network of America | General support | $400,000 |
| Fredericksburg Theater Company | General support | $375,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | General support | $340,000 |
| Hardin Simmons University | General support | $333,333 |
| Frontier Texas | General support | $315,000 |
| Regional Victim Crisis Center | General support | $300,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General support | $300,000 |
| Food Bank of Abilene | General support | $266,666 |
| Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame | General support | $253,000 |
| Friends of Fredericksburg Nature Center | General support | $250,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General support | $207,500 |
| Do No Harm | General support | $200,000 |
| Stand Together Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| Texas State Technical College Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| TLR Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| United Way of Abilene | General support | $199,109 |
| All Kind Animal Initiative | General support | $183,333 |
| Abilene Philharmonic Association | General support | $164,610 |
| Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| Compass School of Texas | General support | $150,000 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| Abilene Arts Alliance | General support | $131,300 |
| Humanities Texas | General support | $125,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | General support | $125,000 |
| Hill Country Community Needs Council | General support | $101,500 |
| American Private Radio | General support | $100,000 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church | General support | $100,000 |
| Bienvenido | General support | $100,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | General support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dian Graves Owen Stai
- Tucker S Bridwell
- Jane V Beard
- Deborah O Carson
Questions people ask
Does Dian Graves Owen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dian Graves Owen Foundation give?
$24.1 million in tax year 2024, across 202 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Dian Graves Owen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dian Graves Owen Stai (Chairman, Treasurer, Dir), Tucker S Bridwell (President, Director), Jane V Beard (Secretary) and Deborah O Carson (Director).
What does Dian Graves Owen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and community development.