The Louis and Peaches Owen Family Foundation
Historical FunderTyler, Texas · EIN 20-5919770 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$825K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | OWEN FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 3300 S BROADWAY STE 200, TYLER TX 75701 |
| Phone | 9036176331 |
| info@owenfamilyfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED THROUGH THE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION PORTAL LOCATED ON THE OWEN FAMILY FOUNDATION WEBSITE. REQUIRED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS OUTLINED IN THE GRANT APPLICATION ONLINE. |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 5, MAY 1, AND SEPTEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION CONSIDERS GRANT APPLICATIONS FROM CHARITIES AS DEFINED UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. AN APPLICANT MUST HAVE OBTAINED A 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. THE APPLICANT MUST PASS THE GUIDESTAR CHARITY CHECK WHICH INDICATES VERIFICATION WITH IRS PUBLICATION 78 AND IRS BMF 509(A)(1). GRANTS ARE MADE WITHOUT ANY COMMITMENT TO FUTURE SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVING THE GRANT. GRANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY ORGANIZATION THAT DISCRIMINATES BASED ON CREED, GENDER, OR RACE. THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA IS PRIMARILY EAST TEXAS, ST PETERSURG, FLORIDA AND THE TWIN-CITIES AREA OF MINNESOTA. |
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
13% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse for Christ Mission | Tyler, TX | Religious | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities - East Texas | Tyler, TX | Religious | $50,000 |
| East Texas Crisis Center | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $35,000 |
| St Paul Seminary | St Paul, MN | Religious | $35,000 |
| Bethesda Health Clinic | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $20,000 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | Tyler, TX | Education | $20,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Medical support | $15,000 |
| Arc of Smith County | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Alliance of Smith County | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| St Paul Children's Foundation | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Azleway Boys Ranch Inc | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Bishop Gorman Catholic School | Tyler, TX | Educational | $15,000 |
| University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX | Educational | $10,000 |
| St Pius X High School | Atlanta, GA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Choices Life Care Center | Raleigh, NC | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| St Gregory Catholic School | Tyler, TX | Education | $10,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Richardson, TX | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| Crisis Center of Anderson Cherokee | Palestine, TX | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| Incarnate Word Academy | Houston, TX | Education | $10,000 |
| Athens Samaritans Inc | Athens, TX | Assistance for elderly/disabled | $10,000 |
| Tyler Public Library | Tyler, TX | Educational | $10,000 |
| St Boniface Catholic Church | Chandler, TX | Religious | $9,000 |
| Smith County Champions for Children | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| East Texas Area Council Boy Scouts | Tyler, TX | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Tyler Type One Diabetes Foundation | Tyler, TX | Medical support | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas | Dallas, TX | Social improvement | $5,000 |
| Children Are a Gift Foundation | Tyler, TX | Community empowerment | $5,000 |
| East Texas Veterans Community Counc | Flint, TX | Community empowerment | $5,000 |
| Stabat Mater Foundation | Montalba, TX | Religious | $5,000 |
| More Health Inc | Tampa, FL | General operating | $4,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Tyler, TX | Transportation | $3,000 |
| Gold Network of East Texas | Tyler, TX | Cancer awareness and assistance | $3,000 |
| Empowerment Community Development C | Houston, TX | Community empowerment | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Longview, TX | Religious | $1,800 |
The return also lists 31 grants to individuals ($338,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $824,800 | 67 |
| 2024 | $878,500 | 64 |
| 2023 | $910,500 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101777
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5919770
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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