Jake Owen Foundation
The Jake Owen Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 2010, it says it is committed to helping people “in the places they call home” and supports charitable organizations in Vero Beach and Indian River County, elsewhere in Florida, and across the United States.
Jake Owen Foundation at a glance
In short: Jake Owen Foundation gave $913K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Florida. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $913,098
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,262
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,034,347
- -43.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (15 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jake Owen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1222 Demonbruen Street 1225, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 497-7096
Website: https://jakeowenfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jake Owen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Children's Hospital ALSAC ($50K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 163 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it began by assisting organizations in Jake Owen’s hometown of Vero Beach, the surrounding Indian River County area, and Florida, and later expanded its reach beyond the state. In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 6% to Tennessee, 4% each to New York and Minnesota, and 2% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jake Owen Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 50 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $454K (2021) to $913K (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $913K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital ALSAC Memphis, TN | Assistance to Indigent Families | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Dept of Development Rochester, MN | Assistance to Indigent Families | $35,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church Vero Beach, FL | Assistance to Indigent Families | $35,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation-Indian River County Inc Vero Beach, FL | Assistance to Indigent Families | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Inidan River and Okeechobee Counties Fort Pierce, FL | Assistance to Indigent Families | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Indian River Vero Beach, FL | Assistance to Indigent Families | $25,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida Vero Beach, FL | Assistance to Indigent Families | $25,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center Inc Jensen Beach, FL | Assistance to Indigent Families | $25,000 |
| Mardy Fish Foundation Vero Beach, FL | Assistance to Indigent Families | $25,000 |
| Quail Valley Charities Vero Beach, FL | Assistance to Indigent Families | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2023, the foundation reported 41 grants; in 2022, it reported 30.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,034,347 | $1,174,444 | $1,821,360 | $913,098 | 50 | $1,359,855 | $11,870 |
| 2023 | $1,829,256 | $1,305,079 | $1,362,997 | $863,985 | 41 | $1,038,425 | $19,540 |
| 2022 | $1,380,976 | $897,353 | $834,923 | $530,830 | 30 | $609,738 | — |
| 2021 | $1,131,866 | $1,272,151 | $843,764 | $453,500 | 22 | $453,500 | — |
| 2020 | $954,185 | $815,881 | $749,575 | $566,500 | 20 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help people “in the places they call home,” through a nationally active organization with a local approach. Its website identifies child and youth programs, education, healthcare, fitness, nutrition, enrichment, and crisis care as areas it supports.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions illustrate the range of recipients. Treasure Coast Community Health describes its work as providing primary healthcare, education, and community collaboration in Indian River County. Hibiscus Children’s Center supports services for abused and neglected children. The Learning Alliance works to improve student literacy, while United Way of Indian River County funds local programs focused on youth opportunities, community health, and financial security.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $913,098. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. Each itemized grant listed “Assistance to Indigent Families” as its purpose. The largest award was $50,000 to St Jude Children’s Hospital ALSAC in Memphis, Tennessee. Other notable grants included $35,000 each to Mayo Clinic Dept of Development and Trinity Episcopal Church, and $30,000 to Scholarship Foundation-Indian River County Inc. Several Florida organizations received $25,000 each, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River and Okeechobee Counties, Boys & Girls Club of Indian River, Hibiscus Children’s Center, Quail Valley Charities, Treasure Coast Community Health, and United Way of Indian River County.
The foundation’s website lists events including the Flamingo Family Fun Run, Flamingo Clay Shoot, Flamingo JAM, Flamingo Golf Classic, and Flamingo Fishing Classic for November 12–15, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joshua Owen as Executive Director, Steve Owen as Secretary, Tim Horsely as Treasurer, and Jarrod Owen as Foundation Manager.
Jake Owen Foundation is led by Joshua Owen, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Owen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jarrod Owen
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Steve Owen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim Horsely
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jackie Warrick (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $19K, to Jarrod Owen (Foundation Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Jake Owen Foundation
How much does Jake Owen Foundation give each year?
Jake Owen Foundation gave $913K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $864K across 41 grants.
What is Jake Owen Foundation's typical grant size?
Jake Owen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,262, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jake Owen Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Jake Owen Foundation give grants?
Jake Owen Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (33 grants) and Fort Pierce, FL (3 grants).
Does Jake Owen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Jake Owen Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Indigent Families" (50 grants).
Who are Jake Owen Foundation's largest grantees?
Jake Owen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Children's Hospital ALSAC ($50,000), Mayo Clinic Dept of Development ($35,000) and Trinity Episcopal Church ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jake Owen Foundation?
Jake Owen Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Jake Owen Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help people “in the places they call home,” through a nationally active organization with a local approach. Its website identifies child and youth programs, education, healthcare, fitness, nutrition, enrichment, and crisis care as areas it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jake Owen Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jake Owen Foundation's EIN?
Jake Owen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3637791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jake Owen Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jake Owen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jake-owen-foundation-morg_632d99029fc348d0a3f7da01385c52e9
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