How to apply
N/A Contact: Robert E Owen, Po Box 1085, Omaha, Ne, 7123475500 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2023
26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Ministry CenterOmaha, NE | Charitable | $135K |
| Lpif FoundationOmaha, NE | Charitable | $100K |
| Holy Name SchoolOmaha, NE | Charitable | $50K |
| University of Nebraska FoundationOmaha, NE | Charitable | $50K |
| Vita Nova Maternity CommunityPapillion, NE | Charitable | $50K |
| Aksarben FoundationOmaha, NE | Charitable | $33K |
| Opera OmahaOmaha, NE | Charitable | $30K |
| Crohn's & Colitis FoundationOmaha, NE | Charitable | $15K |
| Ross LeadersOmaha, NE | Charitable | $15K |
| Friends of Nebraska ParksOmaha, NE | Charitable | $13K |
| St Margaret Mary ChurchOmaha, NE | Charitable | $10K |
| United Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NE | Charitable | $10K |
| Boy Scouts of AmericaOmaha, NE | Charitable | $8,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide PreventionSan Diego, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Creighton Prep High SchoolOmaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Makr GroupCA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Omaha Community PlayhouseOmaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Jet Award Foundation and TrustOmaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Completely Kids GuildOmaha, NE | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Omaha SymphonyOmaha, NE | Charitable | $1,350 |
| Bensen TheatreOmaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bluestem Robotics IncorporatedClinton, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lauritzen GardensOmaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Game and Parks FoundationWaverly, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Bay Fka Rabble MillOmaha, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wahoo Ministerial CommitteeWahoo, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
By state: Nebraska 23 · California 1 · INTL 1 · Wisconsin 1
About this foundation
Owen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 1961. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Owen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Owen Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2023 it paid $553K across 26 grants, a median of $6,500.
Where does Owen Foundation give?
Nebraska (23 grants), California (1 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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