Owen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Owen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $23,500. 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$100,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$23,500
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $100,000 the year before.
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,000 | 28 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 23 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 23 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Owen 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.
What Owen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $18,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $16,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $16,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $8,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $8,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Givers | Charitable | $23,500 |
| Animal Care Control Philadelphia | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Andys Friends | Charitable | $7,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fdn | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Norwood School | Educational | $7,000 |
| Clay Studio | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Calvary Womens Service | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Childrens National Hospital | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Williams College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Bright Beginnings | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Childrens Inn at NIH | Charitable | $3,000 |
| College of Holy Cross | Educational | $3,000 |
| Rehoboth Art League | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Columba Episcopal Church | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Abandon Pet Rescue | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Forgotten Cats | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pet Adoption Lifecare Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Field School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Gettysburg College | Educational | $1,000 |
| Connelly School of Holy Child | Educational | $1,000 |
| Homeward Bound Pet Adoption | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Brendas Cat Rescue | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth W Turley
- Jeannette O Roegge
- Philip J Sweeney
- Thornton W Owen
- Matthew W Owen
Questions people ask
Does Owen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Owen Family Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Owen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth W Turley (Dir President), Jeannette O Roegge (Dir Treasurer), Philip J Sweeney (Dir Sec Assist Treasurer) and Thornton W Owen (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Owen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and health.