Private foundation · EIN 46-4183686 · Wilmington, Delaware · Public & societal benefit

Owens Family Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $387K total, median $3,225.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$387K
Median grant
$3,225
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hibbing Public School DistrictHibbing, MNFunds for Cheever Field commitment$85K
Blessed Sacrament ChurchHibbing, MNSchool renovation project$50K
City of HibbingHibbing, MNMINE VIEW stand construction project$50K
Hibbing Public School DistrictHibbing, MNOwens Field Project$50K
Hibbing Public School DistrictHibbing, MNFunds for ongoing support of Cheever Field Scoreboard$50K
Boys Club of DuluthDuluth, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Mesaba Concert AssociationHibbing, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Project Care Free ClinicHibbing, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Hibbing Public School DistrictHibbing, MNFunds to purchase equipment for Introduction to Healthcare class taught by Jeremy Fleming$9,000
Hibbing Public School DistrictHibbing, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
Chisholm Public School DistrictChisholm, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$6,250
City of HibbingHibbing, MNTo purchase a stage trailer for the city of hibbing to use for community events$5,000
Hibbing-Chisholm Soccer Club IncHibbing, MNFunds to support soccer activities in the Hibbing and Chisholm communities$5,000
Tourist Center Senior Citizens IncHibbing, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$3,225
Mesabi Community OrchestraVirginia, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
American Association of University Women IncWashington, DCCharitable Event$2,500
Central Mesabi Medical FoundationHibbing, MNCharitable Event$2,500
Hibbing Quarterback ClubHibbing, MNFunds to Purchase Helmets for the Hibbing High School football team$2,500
The Salvation ArmyHibbing, MNChristmas giving programs$2,500
The Saint Louis County Agricultural Fair AssociatiChisholm, MNHibbing/Chisholm Kiwanis Club Roof Project$2,000
Angel Fund IncHibbing, MNCharitable Event$1,500
Hibbing Area Rec and WellnessHibbing, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
City of HibbingHibbing, MNCharitable Event$1,130
City of HibbingHibbing, MNFunds for Hibbing Police Department K9 Dottie Tactical Equipment$1,000
Range Regional Health ServicesHibbing, MNPartner Pack Project$1,000
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VANashwauk, MN office fund$500
Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationSt Paul, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$100

By state: Minnesota 25 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Owens Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Owens Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Owens Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $387K across 27 grants, a median of $3,225.

Where does Owens Family Charitable Foundation give?

Minnesota (25 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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