DEDICATED TO THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, AND COMMEMORATION OF NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT GOLF SITES IN THE UNITED STATES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-51.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+10150.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.0M
+10150.0% YoY
About Fownes Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fownes Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in OAKMONT, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $802K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,058,980 | $2,188,964 | $2,345,114 |
| Revenue | $974,014 | $41,440 | $141,998 |
| Expenses | $2,093,104 | $61,578 | $60,103 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $801,847 | $7,169 | $145 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Oakmont Country Club ($2,000,000), The First Tee of Pittsburgh ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE FIRST TEE OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA | READY FOR WORK PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB OAKMONT, PA | RENOVATION OF HISTORICAL LANDMARK | $2,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C WILLIAM GRIFFIN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROBERT H SHOOP JR | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SRIPRASERT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| G NICHOLAS BECKWITH III | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROL SEMPLE THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT FORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CLARK FOWNES MACKENZIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER DONOHUE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD FOWNES BLUE JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY MYHRUM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fownes Foundation?
Fownes Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in OAKMONT, PA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fownes Foundation?
As of 2024, Fownes Foundation holds $1.1M in total assets with $974K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does Fownes Foundation operate?
Fownes Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What size grants does Fownes Foundation award?
In 2024, Fownes Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $1.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fownes Foundation's EIN?
Fownes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1657831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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