The Owen Foundation
Historical FunderBloomington, Illinois · EIN 37-1335069 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FRANCES OWEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 STONEBROOK CT, BLOOMINGTON IL 61704 |
| Phone | 3098261141 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT FRANCES OWEN FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
8% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University Foundation | Normal, IL | Educational purposes | $114,400 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | Educational purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | Educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Lifelong Access | Normal, IL | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister of Central Il | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Eureka College | Eureka, IL | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| International Ocd Foundation | Boston, MA | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| International Waldenstrom Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Mid Central Community Action Inc | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Mondo's Mission Inc | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Oasis Community Outreach | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| YMCA Blm-Nrml Charitable Foundation | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Abundant Life Christ Church | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Autism Mclean | Normal, IL | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Blmnormal | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Carle Health Center | Normal, IL | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Faith in Action of Blmnormal | Normal, IL | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| St Joseph Foundation | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| The Miracle League of Central Il | Normal, IL | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Western Avenue Community Center | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Downs United Methodist Church | Downs, IL | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Living Well United | Leroy, IL | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Parker Kemp Foundation | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Mclean Co Deputies | Bloomington, IL | Charitable purposes | $450 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $249,850 | 25 |
| 2024 | $216,700 | 21 |
| 2023 | $219,100 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1335069
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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