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Owen Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in COLUMBIA, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is G W Owen. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $395K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Owen Family Foundation Inc. has made 32 grants totaling $132K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $58K in 2020 to $74K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Carolina, North Carolina, Connecticut, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Owen Family Foundation Inc. reported 32 individual grants totaling $131,855 between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $4,000. Half of those grants fell between $2,000 and $5,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $14,863. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $86,036 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in SC (16 of 32), followed by NC (9) and NY (2). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 22 distinct grantees, 45 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Usc Educational Foundation ($20,000), Hammond School ($14,863) and Avon Old Farms School ($10,000).
Computed from 32 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 15 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.
Owen Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, NC, CT.
Owen Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $132K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K.
Owen Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (475554059) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Owen Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in COLUMBIA, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizaberh O Westveer | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| G William Owen | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Franklyn D Owen Iii | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$132K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle W Baruch FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Georgetown, SC | $5K | 2022 |
| Hammond SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Columbia, SC | $15K | 2022 |
| Usc Educational FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Columbia, SC | $10K | 2022 |
| Camp ColeUNRESTRICTED | Columbia, SC | $6K | 2022 |
| Spruce Pine Fire DepartmentUNRESTRICTED | Spruce Pine, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Avon Old Farms SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Avon, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Spruce Pine RotaryUNRESTRICTED | Spruce Pine, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Neighbors Feeding NeighborsUNRESTRICTED | Spruce Pine, NC | $4K | 2022 |
| Mitchell County SafeplaceUNRESTRICTED | Spruce Pine, NC | $4K | 2022 |
| Eastminster Presbyterian ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Columbia, SC | $3K | 2022 |
| Trinity Episcopal ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Edisto Island, SC | $3K | 2022 |
| Parkway Fire And RescueUNRESTRICTED | Spruce Pine, NC | $3K | 2022 |
| Congaree Land TrustUNRESTRICTED | Columbia, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Indian Waters CouncilUNRESTRICTED | Columbia, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Mount Gulian SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Beacon, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Brookgreen GardensUNRESTRICTED | Murrells Inlet, SC | $1K | 2022 |
| Society Of The CincinnatiUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| American Friends For TheUNRESTRICTED | Dover, MA | $5K | 2020 |
| Toe River Valley WatchUNRESTRICTED | Penland, NC | $5K | 2020 |
| Trinity Episcopal CathedralUNRESTRICTED | Columbia, SC | $5K | 2020 |
| Project Challenge North CarolinaUNRESTRICTED | Spruce Pine, NC | $2K | 2020 |
| Homeless No MoreUNRESTRICTED | Columbia, SC | $1K | 2020 |
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