The Joanne Owen Foundation
Historical FunderReno, Nevada · EIN 99-2196179 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRETT LENSING |
|---|---|
| Address | 3495 LAKESIDE DRIVE PMB 184, RENO NV 89509 |
| Phone | 2089496410 |
| Form and materials | ONLINE APPLICATION SUBMITTAL USING FOUNDATION WEBSITE ADDRESS: WWW.JO-FOUNDATION.ORG ARE PREFERRED. APPLICATIONS SHOULD CONTAIN A NARRATIVE OF THE PROJECT OR OPERATION INCLUDING EXPECTED OUTCOMES, A COPY OF THE DETERMINATION LETTER ISSUED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GRANTING EXEMPT STATUS UNDER IRC CODE SECTION 501(C)(3), PROJECT BUDGETS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST, THE MOST RECENT FORM 990, AND A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT (AUDITED IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED). ALL SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | UNLESS INITIATED BY THE OFFICERS, NEVADA IS THE ONLY GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran's Guest House | Reno, NV | Veteran's hospice house | $50,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran's Guest House | Reno, NV | Veteran's hospice house | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631539349100418
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-2196179
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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