The Owen Foundation
Historical FunderOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 47-6025298 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,350 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | ROBERT E OWEN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1085, OMAHA NE 681011085 |
| Phone | 7123475500 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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 Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Ministry Center | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $135,000 |
| Lpif Foundation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Holy Name School | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $50,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Vita Nova Maternity Community | Papillion, NE | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Aksarben Foundation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $33,250 |
| Opera Omaha | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ross Leaders | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Friends of Nebraska Parks | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $12,500 |
| St Margaret Mary Church | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $8,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Creighton Prep High School | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Makr Group | CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Jet Award Foundation and Trust | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Completely Kids Guild | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Omaha Symphony | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,350 |
| Bensen Theatre | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bluestem Robotics Incorporated | Clinton, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation | Waverly, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Bay Fka Rabble Mill | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wahoo Ministerial Committee | Wahoo, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $552,600 | 26 |
| 2022 | $904,405 | 19 |
| 2020 | $344,650 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Aug 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512329349100301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6025298
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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