Private foundation · EIN 52-1181776 · Bethesda, Maryland

Owen 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $100K total, median $3,000. 22% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$100K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MD
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope GiversFort Lauderdale, FLCharitable$24K
Animal Care Control PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PACharitable$8,500
Andys FriendsWilmington, DECharitable$7,500
American Civil Liberties Union FdnNew York, NYCharitable$7,000
Norwood SchoolBethesda, MDEducational$7,000
Clay StudioPhiladelphia, PACharitable$5,000
Calvary Womens ServiceWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Childrens National HospitalSilver Spring, MDCharitable$5,000
Georgetown Lombardi Cancer CenterWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MAEducational$5,000
Bright BeginningsWashington, DCCharitable$3,000
Childrens Inn at NihBethesda, MDCharitable$3,000
College of Holy CrossWorcester, MAEducational$3,000
Rehoboth Art LeagueRehoboth Beach, MDCharitable$2,000
St Columba Episcopal ChurchWashington, DCCharitable$2,000
Abandon Pet RescueLauderdale, FLCharitable$1,500
Forgotten CatsGreenville, DECharitable$1,000
Pet Adoption Lifecare SocietyBroomall, PACharitable$1,000
Field SchoolWashington, DCEducational$1,000
Gettysburg CollegeGettysburg, PAEducational$1,000
Connelly School of Holy ChildPotomac, MDEducational$1,000
Homeward Bound Pet AdoptionBlackwood, NJCharitable$1,000
Brendas Cat RescuePhiladelphia, PACharitable$1,000

By state: Florida 2 · Maryland 5 · Pennsylvania 5 · District of Columbia 5 · Delaware 2 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Owen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of Jeannette Roegge, tax-exempt since 1980. 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 Owen Family 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 Owen Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 23 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Owen Family Foundation give?

Florida (2 grants), Maryland (5 grants), Pennsylvania (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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