The Owen Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm City, Florida · EIN 06-1193928 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$186K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
93% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technoserve | Arlington, VA | General operation fund | $50,000 |
| Peo Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operation fund | $25,000 |
| University of Sc Educational Fund | Columbia, SC | Law school scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Office of Foundation Relations Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | N.r. owen scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Clarkson University | Potsdamn, NY | N.r. owen scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | Aiken, SC | General operation fund | $10,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General operation fund | $10,000 |
| Mark Garwood Foundation | Stuart, FL | General operation fund | $10,000 |
| Area Churches Together Serving | Aiken, SC | General operation fund | $5,000 |
| Daniel Island Club Employee Fund | Daniel Island, SC | General operation fund | $5,000 |
| Post and Courier Foundation | Charleston, SC | The good cheer fund | $5,000 |
| Riverside Military Academy | Gainesville, GA | Foundation education | $5,000 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | General operation fund | $5,000 |
| East Cooper Meals on Wheels | Mount Pleasant, SC | General operation fund | $5,000 |
| Post and Courier Foundation | Charleston, SC | Investigation fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $186,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631819349100803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1193928
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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