The Owens Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorwell, Massachusetts · EIN 31-6652818 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.1M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$38.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $125,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | The college fund | $1,574,500 |
| Marine Biological Lab | Woods Hole, MA | Scientific research | $164,000 |
| Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | Cambridge, MA | Scientific research | $125,000 |
| Nvna & Hospice | Norwell, MA | Gerry sanderson education fund | $100,000 |
| Wellington Management Foundation | Boston, MA | To support organization's mission | $100,000 |
| South Shore Health System Foundation | South Weymouth, MA | To support organization's mission | $50,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | New Bedford, MA | To support organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Historic New England | Boston, MA | To support organization's mission | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,148,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $2,440,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $2,427,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349100848
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6652818
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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