Silverfox Foundation Inc.

Silverfox Foundation Inc. was established in 2014 and received its 501(c)(3) status in August 2014. It is based in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville in Wilson County. The foundation is directed by H. Michael Owen Jr. as President, with Jorge Mazariegos as Treasurer and Chase Owen (likely a family member) as Secretary — all serving without compensation. The foundation's stated purpose is to sponsor 501(c)(3) organizations that provide financial assistance and basic need items to underprivileged families. In practice, its grantmaking focuses on three overlapping areas: (1) food access and food rescue organizations, (2) medical outreach ministries, and (3) anti-trafficking and humanitarian programs. The foundation is not affiliated with Silver Fox Advisors (silverfox.org), a business mentoring organization in Houston, TX, despite sharing the domain name. The foundation operates out of a residential address in Mount Juliet. The foundation has grown rapidly: assets have increased from $1.5M in 2019 to $4.1M in 2024, driven by large annual contributions of $300,000–$700,000 from substantial donors (filed on Schedule B), suggesting the foundation is funded by external donors rather than family endowment alone.

Silverfox Foundation operates on an active contribution model, receiving $300,000–$700,000 in annual contributions rather than relying solely on an endowment. FY2024: Revenue $642,578 ($500K contributions + $142K interest), expenses $197,090, charitable disbursements $193,258, assets $4,117,989. FY2023: Revenue $808,603 ($700K contributions + $108K interest), expenses $158,671, disbursements $158,173, assets $3,672,501. FY2022: Revenue $720,566 ($700K contributions + $20K interest), disbursements $117,172. This pattern of large annual contributions followed by direct charitable disbursements is typical of a donor-directed grant vehicle. The foundation has made 49 grants totaling $693,000 through 2023, with a median grant of $5,000 and grants ranging from $2,000 to $50,000. Annual giving has grown 101% over three years — from approximately $80,000 to $193,000. Known 2024 grantees include Samaritan Medical Outreach Ministries ($30,000), Emerald Coast Food Rescue ($25,000), and The Exodus Road ($10,000). Geographic focus is Florida (24% of grants, notably Jacksonville and Destin), plus Tennessee, Georgia, and national reach across 10 states.

Silverfox Foundation occupies a mid-size family foundation niche with a clear humanitarian focus. Peer comparison:

Silverfox Foundation stands out by its combination of rapid asset growth (driven by active donor contributions) and focus on basic human needs. Its geographic reach into Florida's Gulf Coast region and national anti-trafficking work distinguishes it from purely local family foundations.

In FY2024, Silverfox Foundation made 10 grants totaling $193,258 in charitable disbursements. Known grantees: Samaritan Medical Outreach Ministries ($30,000 charitable donation), Emerald Coast Food Rescue ($25,000 charitable donation), The Exodus Road ($10,000 charitable donation), plus 7 additional grants. The 2024 990-PF was filed May 13, 2025. Revenue in 2024 was $642,578 with $500,000 in contributions. Assets grew to $4,117,989 from $3,672,501 in 2023 — net asset growth of $445,488. The foundation received substantial contributor funding in both 2023 ($700K) and 2024 ($500K), indicating sustained external donor support. H. Michael Owen Jr. continues as President. The foundation maintains zero liabilities. Notable trend: New applicant friendliness is rated at 33% (4 of 12 FY2023 recipients were new grantees), suggesting the foundation does add new grantees each year while maintaining long-term relationships with core partners.

Silverfox Foundation does not have a public grant application portal. Its website (silverfox.org) is an unrelated business organization and should not be used for contact. Guidance for organizations considering outreach: (1) Basic needs focus is essential — organizations providing direct assistance (food, medical care, shelter, anti-trafficking support) to underprivileged families are the strongest fit. (2) Phone outreach is available: (615) 376-7702. Written requests can be sent to 220 Irene Dr, Mount Juliet, TN 37122. (3) Geographic alignment with Southeast US (especially Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia) strengthens competitiveness, though the foundation does fund nationally. (4) Christian faith-aligned organizations may have an advantage — grantees like Samaritan Medical Outreach Ministries and The Exodus Road suggest a values alignment with Christian humanitarian work. (5) Grant sizes are typically $5,000–$30,000; requests should be proportionate to the foundation's scale. (6) The foundation is open to new grantees — approximately one-third of annual grantees are new, suggesting receptivity to qualified applications. (7) December fiscal year-end means fall outreach is most timely. (8) Demonstrate measurable impact on underprivileged families — the foundation's stated purpose is explicit about this requirement.