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Also known as: C/O MRS PATRICIA SMITH
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Owen Foundation is a private trust based in MILLEDGEVILLE, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Patricia Owen Smith. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $435K. Total assets have decreased from $1.8M in 2011 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina and Florida. According to available records, Owen Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $493K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $105K and $213K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $75K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 11 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 Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, SC, FL.
Owen Foundation has distributed a total of $493K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $75K.
Owen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Owen Foundation is headquartered in MILLEDGEVILLE, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David G Owen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen Rutner Phd | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lorinda O Clauson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$197K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.6M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$175K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$32K
Distribution Amount
$168K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$493K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechnoserveGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Arlington, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Sandhill Cove Scholarship FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Palm City, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of TechnologyN.R. OWEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Cambridge, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Clarkson UniversityN.R. OWEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Potsdam, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Daniel Island Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Charleston, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Mark Garwood Share FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Stuart, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Aiken Symphony OrchestraGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Aiken, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Georgia College State FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Milledgeville, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Riverside Scholarship FundSCHOLARSHIP FUND AND MILITARY ACADEMY | Gainesville, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Stuart, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| East Cooper Meals On WheelsGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Mount Pleasant, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| Us Ed FoundationLAW SCHOOL SCHOL FUND | Columbia, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| Charleston Gaillard CenterGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Charleston, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| Post And Courier Foundation Good Cheer FundGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Charleston, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of South Carolina Educational FoundationKATE BACHMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Columbia, SC | $20K | 2022 |
| Area Churches Together ServingactsCOMMUNITY ASSISTANCE - FOOD, MEDICAL, UTILITY, ETC | Aiken, SC | $5K | 2022 |
| Charitable Foundation Of Western North CarolinaGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Asheville, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Suffield AcademyGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Suffield, CT | $20K | 2021 |
| Second Congregational ChurchesGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Newcastle, ME | $5K | 2021 |
| Kiawah Cares FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Kiawah Island, SC | $5K | 2021 |
| American Heart AssociationHEART BALL | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2021 |