Helen Houston Owen Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 85-2678484 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$355K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association | Pasadena, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Pasadena Unified School District | Pasadena, CA | General support | $65,000 |
| Pasadena Guild of Children's Hospital | Pasadena, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| St Francis High School | Lacanada, CA | General support | $35,000 |
| First African Methodist Church of Pasa | Pasadena, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Project Restore | Glen Carbon, IL | General support | $29,000 |
| Pasadena Museum of History | Pasadena, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Clifford Swan Investment Counsel | Pasadena, CA | General support | $11,389 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $355,389 | 8 |
| 2024 | $316,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $306,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641179349100414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2678484
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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