Private foundation · EIN 31-6652818 · Norwell, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Owens Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $100K. 88% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$2.1M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$36M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VAThe college fund$1.6M
Marine Biological LabWoods Hole, MAScientific research$164K
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical ResearchCambridge, MAScientific research$125K
Nvna & HospiceNorwell, MAGerry sanderson education fund$100K
Wellington Management FoundationBoston, MATo support organization's mission$100K
South Shore Health System FoundationSouth Weymouth, MATo support organization's mission$50K
Buzzards Bay CoalitionNew Bedford, MATo support organization's mission$25K
Historic New EnglandBoston, MATo support organization's mission$10K

By state: Virginia 1 · Massachusetts 7

About this foundation

The Owens Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwell, Massachusetts, administered in care of Edward P Owens, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Owens Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Owens Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.1M across 8 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does The Owens Family Foundation give?

Virginia (1 grants), Massachusetts (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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