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Helen Houston Owen Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Maxine E Harris. It holds total assets of $4.2M. Annual income is reported at $930K. Total assets have grown from $2.6M in 2019 to $4.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Helen Houston Owen Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $913K, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $135K in 2020 to $307K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $95K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Helen Houston Owen Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Helen Houston Owen Foundation has distributed a total of $913K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $95K.
Helen Houston Owen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Helen Houston Owen Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bmo Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $43K | $0 | $43K |
Total Giving
$442K
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
$7.4M
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
$307K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$355K
Distribution Amount
$346K
Total: $3.4M
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$913K
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bsa Greater La Area CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $95K | 2023 |
| Pasadena Guild Of Children'S HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Pasadena Educational FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $47K | 2023 |
| St Francis High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Lacanada, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| First African Methodist EpiscopalGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Pasadena Museum Of HistoryGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| City Of Los Angeles - Hollyhock HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Pasadena Guild-Children'S HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Pasadena Historical MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Hollyhock HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2021 |