Mr Owl Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaltham, Massachusetts · EIN 32-0397570 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$176K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $16,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
27% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Aquarium | Boston, MA | Seeks to be a catalyst for global change in protecting the oceans through public engagement, commitment to marine animal conservation,… | $55,000 |
| Noticeability Inc | Cambridge, MA | Helps students with dyslexia identify their unique strengths and build self-esteem | $25,000 |
| St Francis House | Boston, MA | Rebuilds lives by providing refugeand pathways to stability for homeless adults | $16,000 |
| Flying Kites Inc | Boston, MA | Equips early childhood educators and primary teachers in kenya's communities with the skills they need | $15,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Helps homeless individuals move from the streets and shelter to a home | $15,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids Inc | Boston, MA | Provides guidance, resources, and confidence to all of our young people | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emegerncy situations | $10,000 |
| Wings of America | Santa Fe, NM | Builds healthy native communities using youth running initiatives | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Using the power of food to empower communities and strengthen economies | $10,000 |
| Precious Project Inc | Brookline, MA | Offers high quality education and care to orphaned and vulnerable children in rural tanzania | $5,000 |
| The Lenny Zakim Fund | Boston, MA | To identify, listen to, support and connect grassroots community organizations and programs operating "below the radar screen" of large… | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $162,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $162,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349103151
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-0397570
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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