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Mr Owl Foundation is a private corporation based in WALTHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Foster Dykema Cabot & Co. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. 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 Massachusetts. According to available records, Mr Owl Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $366K, with a median grant of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $65K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, District of Columbia, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$65K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Mr Owl Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, DC.
Mr Owl Foundation has distributed a total of $366K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $65K.
Mr Owl Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mr Owl Foundation is headquartered in WALTHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hixon | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$194K
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
$3.6M
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
$162K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$92K
Distribution Amount
$168K
Total: $2.3M
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$366K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England AquariumSEEKS TO BE A CATALYST FOR GLOBAL CHANGE IN PROTECTING THE OCEANS THROUGH PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, COMMITMENT TO MARINE ANIMAL CONSERVATION, LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION, INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY FOR VITAL AND VIBRANT OCEANS. | Boston, MA | $65K | 2022 |
| Noticeability IncHELPS STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA IDENTIFY THEIR UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM | Cambridge, MA | $23K | 2022 |
| Flying Kites IncEQUIPS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND PRIMARY TEACHERS IN KENYA'S COMMUNITIES WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Direct ReliefIMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY POVERTY OR EMERGENCY SITUTATIONS. | Santa Barbara, CA | $13K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenUSING THE POWER OF FOOD TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES AND STRENGTHEN ECONOMIES | Washington, DC | $13K | 2022 |
| Wings Of AmericaBUILDS HEALTHY NATIVE COMMUNITIES USING YOUTH RUNNING INITIATIVES | Santa Fe, NM | $10K | 2022 |
| Crossroads For Kids IncPROVIDES GUIDANCE, RESOURCES, AND CONFIDENCE TO ALL OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Precious Project IncOFFERS HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND CARE TO ORPHANED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN RURAL TANZANIA. | Brookline, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Pine Street InnHELPS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS MOVE FROM THE STREETS AND SHELTER TO A HOME | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Lenny Zakim FundTO IDENTIFY, LISTEN TO, SUPPORT AND CONNECT GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS OPERATING "BELOW THE RADAR SCREEN" OF LARGE CHARITABLE GROUPS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS. | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| St Francis HouseREBUILDS LIVES BY PROVIDING REFUGE AND PATHWAYS TO STABILITY FOR HOMELESS ADULTS | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |