Owen Charitable Foundation
Owen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Maryland, Florida, and Virginia; it also states that the foundation terminated on July 6, 2023.
Owen Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Owen Charitable Foundation gave $158K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $16K), mostly in Maryland. 50% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $158,250
- -59.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- -81.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $15,825
- +117.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (82% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Owen Charitable 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: 96 Lighthouse Drive, Jupiter, FL 33469
Phone: (401) 895-4810
Website: https://theowenfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Owen Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Baltimore Community Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 160 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 12% to Florida, and 6% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Owen Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 46% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2023) to $402K (2021). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Community Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust Baltimore, MD | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Edna Runner Center Jupiter, FL | General Purpose | $11,250 |
| Black Knights Athletic Fund Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Listening Hearts Ministries Baltimore, MD | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Educational Foundation of Palm Beach County Boynton Beach, FL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park, FL | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| St Christopher's School Richmond, VA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia Darden School of Business Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Holistic Life Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Purpose | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,271 | $162,089 | $158,250 | 10 | $158,250 | — | $3,535 |
| 2022 | $158,818 | $450,160 | $389,511 | $386,000 | 53 | $386,000 | — | $10,000 |
| 2021 | $98,169 | $360,331 | $404,584 | $402,250 | 51 | $402,250 | — | $13,399 |
| 2020 | $142,422 | $267,311 | $305,803 | $292,000 | 46 | — | $257,493 | $7,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Owen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2023 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Baltimore Community Foundation says it works to improve quality of life in the Baltimore region through grantmaking, civic leadership, and strategic investments. Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust describes supporting academically ambitious African American students with financial need through a partnership with independent schools. Feeding South Florida says its mission is to end hunger in South Florida through food access, advocacy, programming, and education. Holistic Life Foundation describes work involving research and education on physical and mental improvement and environmental restoration. The reported grant purposes were listed as general purpose.
Separately, The Owen Foundation website says its mission is to enrich the lives of children on the autism spectrum. It describes offering family resources and public education, and hosting sports camps and events for children with autism and special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $158,250. Awards ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $100,000 to Baltimore Community Foundation and $25,000 to Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust. Other grants included $11,250 to Edna Runner Center, $7,500 to Black Knights Athletic Fund, and $5,000 each to Listening Hearts Ministries and Educational Foundation of Palm Beach County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Lee S. Owen and Jenny Owen as trustees. The Owen Foundation website identifies Brina Dutton as founder and executive director and Charlee Laborico as vice president. It also lists Shalyn Hernandez, Ryan Knight, and Bobby Whitney as executive board members. The website states that it was accepting applications for a board president for a three-year term beginning January 2026.
Owen Charitable Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jenny Owen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee S. Owen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Owen Charitable Foundation
How much does Owen Charitable Foundation give each year?
Owen Charitable Foundation gave $158K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $386K across 53 grants.
What is Owen Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Owen Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,825, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Owen Charitable Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does Owen Charitable Foundation give grants?
Owen Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (4 grants) and Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does Owen Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Owen Charitable Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Owen Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Owen Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Baltimore Community Foundation ($100,000), Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust ($25,000) and Edna Runner Center ($11,250), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Owen Charitable Foundation fund?
The 2023 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Baltimore Community Foundation says it works to improve quality of life in the Baltimore region through grantmaking, civic leadership, and strategic investments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Owen Charitable 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 ↑
How much is Owen Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Owen Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Owen Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Owen Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6287381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Owen Charitable 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 2020–2023
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