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William & Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation is a private trust based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is William C Owens Jr. It holds total assets of $24.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $15.4M in 2011 to $24.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of health. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, Florida and Texas. According to available records, William & Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $6.3M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $495K in 2021 to $1.9M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.9M distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $95K to $1.5M, with an average award of $396K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Florida and Oklahoma. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$95K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$124K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 4 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.
William & Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of health. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, FL, OK.
William & Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation has distributed a total of $6.3M across 16 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $396K. Individual grants have ranged from $95K to $1.5M.
The application deadline is JULY 1 (EXTENSIONS MAY BE GRANTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS). Original research on the cause, cure, treatment or prevention of human diseases or disorders, including basic research, applied research and clinical trials.
William & Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William C Owens Jr Trustee | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$24.6M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$24.6M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$6.3M
Average Grant
$396K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| U T Health - San Antonio (Uthsc-Sa) Off Of Institut Advncmt -Msc 7835BLOCK GRANT FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH PROJECTSSELECTED BY THE UNIVERSITY WITH HIGHPOTENTIAL. | San Antonio, TX | $1.5M | 2023 |
| U Of South Florida FndtnSUPPORT FOR MEDULLOBLASTOMARESEARCH PROGRAM. | Tampa, FL | $250K | 2023 |
| U Oklahoma FoundationPANCREATIC CANCER TREATMENT:IMPROVING EFFECTIVENESS OF CHEMOTHERAPYBY USING SHRNA TO LOWER THE ZINC TRANSPORTER ZIP4 | Norman, OK | $100K | 2023 |
| U T Health - San Antonio (Uthsc-Sa)BLOCK GRANT FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH PROJECTSSELECTED BY THE UNIVERSITY WITH HIGHPOTENTIAL. | San Antonio, TX | $200K | 2021 |
| U Oklahoma Health Sci CenPANCREATIC CANCER TREATMENT:IMPROVING EFFECTIVENESS OF CHEMOTHERAPYBY USING SHRNA TO LOWER THE ZINC TRANSPORTER ZIP4 | Oklahoma City, OK | $100K | 2021 |