Fownes Foundation
Dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and commemoration of nationally recognized, historically significant golf sites in the united states.
Fownes Foundation at a glance
In short: Fownes Foundation gave $2.0M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,050,000
- +10150.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,025,000
- +10150.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,025,000
- Total assets
- $1,058,980
- -51.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fownes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oakmont Country Club ($2.0M). Together the top 2 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fownes Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2633% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakmont Country Club Oakmont, PA | Renovation of Historical Landmark | $2,000,000 |
| The First Tee of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Ready for Work Program | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,058,980 | $974,014 | $2,093,104 | $2,050,000 | 2 | $801,847 |
| 2023 | $2,188,964 | $41,440 | $61,578 | $20,000 | 2 | $7,169 |
| 2022 | $2,345,114 | $141,998 | $60,103 | $20,000 | 1 | $145 |
| 2021 | $2,110,714 | $187,029 | $178,936 | $75,000 | 2 | $141 |
| 2020 | $2,133,535 | $1,601,126 | $380,524 | $225,000 | 3 | $153 |
About Fownes Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fownes Foundation is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fownes Foundation is led by C. William Griffin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. William Griffin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Semple Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clark Fownes Mackenzie
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Myhrum
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G. Nicholas Beckwith III
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sriprasert
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Fownes Blue Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ford
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Shoop Jr.
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Donohue
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Murphy
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James R. Douglass (2020–2023) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Chris Donohue (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fownes Foundation
How much does Fownes Foundation give each year?
Fownes Foundation gave $2.0M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is Fownes Foundation?
Fownes Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $974K.
What is Fownes Foundation?
Fownes Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Oakmont, PA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Fownes Foundation operate?
Fownes Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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