Owen County Community Foundation
Owen County Community Foundation (OCCF) is a public charity based in Spencer, Indiana. Formed in 1994, it holds and administers endowment funds and makes grants and scholarships to support charitable work and students in Owen County.
Owen County Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Owen County Community Foundation gave $1.1M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Indiana. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,136,569
- +411.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +90.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,819
- +168.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,227
- Total assets
- $16,093,084
- +27.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Owen County Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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OCCF accepts unsolicited requests. Its website says Community Investment Grant applications may be submitted during the year and are reviewed at committee meetings. Rapid Response Grants and Teacher mini-grants have no application deadline and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available. Large Impact Grant instructions call for an electronic intent-to-apply video describing the project and its need, goals, audience, requested amount, outcomes, duration, and sustainability; the posted video instructions give a March 8, 2024 deadline, which is past. Those instructions also list an IRS determination letter, current-year operating budget, and year-to-date balance sheet among required materials.
- Review Cycle
- The FAQ lists Community Investment Grant committee-review deadlines of February 28 and July 31, 2026. Both dates have passed as of October 2, 2026; the FAQ says applications may be submitted for review at the next available meeting. It says the Community Impact Grant calendar is under revision.
- Deadline
- The FAQ lists Community Investment Grant committee-review deadlines of February 28 and July 31, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 503, Spencer, IN 47460
Phone: (812) 829-1725
Website: https://owencountycf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Owen County Community Foundation
Community Investment Grants
Owen County Community Foundation
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Large Impact Grants
Owen County Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Listed byOwen County Community Foundation
Amount
Full tuition, required fees, and up to $900/year for books and equipment for 4 years
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Owen County Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Spencer ($883K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 70 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OCCF’s stated grant programs support projects located in Owen County or directly benefiting its residents. All grant dollars itemized in its 2024 filing went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Owen County Community Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $85K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $148K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Spencer Spencer, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $882,665 |
| Owen News Project Inc Spencer, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $35,282 |
| La Campagne Ministries Spencer, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $30,756 |
| Owen County Family YMCA Spencer, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $26,151 |
| McCormick's Creek State Park Spencer, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $26,134 |
| Spencer Pride Inc Spencer, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $18,041 |
| Owen County Humane Society Inc Spencer, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $14,781 |
| Mark of Discipleship Inc Spencer, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $13,618 |
| Spencer Main Street Spencer, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $12,276 |
| Owen County Chamber of Commerce & EDC Spencer, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $12,227 |
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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 | $16,093,084 | $5,154,346 | $2,084,389 | $1,136,569 | 19 | $945,043 |
| 2023 | $12,582,078 | $1,637,876 | $997,237 | $222,434 | 10 | $102,693 |
| 2022 | $10,308,031 | $921,751 | $1,161,415 | $443,750 | 20 | $269,792 |
| 2021 | $12,161,364 | $2,854,735 | $1,086,754 | $277,873 | 13 | $1,127,247 |
| 2020 | $9,994,432 | $1,491,405 | $889,936 | $148,040 | 8 | $383,288 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
OCCF’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Owen County, now and for generations to come. Its 2024 filing describes grants as supporting organizations doing charitable work in Owen County and scholarships as helping students pursue academic goals and raising educational attainment in the county.
The foundation’s stated grantmaking emphasis includes education, nonprofit capacity building, youth philanthropy, human services, the MYPath Trail System, and attracting and retaining “Rising Generations” ages 25–40. Other areas may include quality of place, arts and culture, trails and parks, community wellness, economic development, transportation, agriculture, natural resources, broadband access, historic and archaeological resources, and hazard mitigation. Its Large Impact Grant priorities also include civic affairs, health and wellness, education, human services, and trails and parks.
Grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Owen News Project says it works to provide reliable, unbiased local news and information in Owen County. Owen County Family YMCA describes programs promoting physical fitness, well-being, and personal growth. Spencer Pride says it works to improve the quality of life for rural LGBTQ+ people in south-central Indiana through education, advocacy, safe spaces, and efforts addressing social inequities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, OCCF reported 19 grants totaling $1,136,569. Grant amounts ranged from $5,530 to $882,665, with a median of $12,227. Its largest reported grant was $882,665 to the Town of Spencer. Other notable 2024 grants included $35,282 to Owen News Project Inc., $30,756 to La Campagne Ministries, $26,151 to Owen County Family YMCA, $26,134 to McCormick’s Creek State Park, and $18,041 to Spencer Pride Inc. The filing lists the purpose for these grants as furthering the exempt purpose of the organization.
OCCF describes several grant options. Rapid Response Grants provide up to $1,000 for immediate support, and Teacher mini-grants provide up to $300. Community Investment Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000, while Large Impact Grants are intended for requests from $10,000 to $30,000. Organizations may also crowdfund up to $10,000 or use OCCF funds with a matching campaign. The foundation’s FAQ says eligible applicants include charitable organizations, schools, churches, and government agencies in or serving Owen County; organizations outside those categories may contact OCCF about a possible fiscal sponsor.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these board members: Ashley Fleetwood, Carol Tucker, Danielle Conner, Dave Allen, Ed Staubach, Grant Minnemeyer, Jessica Brinson, Michelle DeFord, Mike Sudol, and Susan Elkins.
Owen County Community Foundation is led by Janet Rummel, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet Rummel
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$80K (2021) → $97K (2024)
Tom Wallace
Chairperson
Member at Large → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Mullin
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Minnemeyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaye Erney
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Staubach
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronda Stogsdill
Vice Chairperson
Board Member → Vice Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Fleetwood
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Tucker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Conner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Brinson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Deford
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Sudol
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Elkins
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamra Ranard
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Barbara Bonness (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brad King (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dale Walker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Friedel (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Heather Light (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marilyn Hart (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Myrna Fields (2020–2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Rob Babbs (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Coulter (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Wallace (2021–2022) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Nancy Lorenz (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Frances Macmorran (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark E. Rodgers (2020) — President & CEO
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $97K, to Janet Rummel (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Owen County Community Foundation
How much does Owen County Community Foundation give each year?
Owen County Community Foundation gave $1.1M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $222K across 10 grants.
What is Owen County Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Owen County Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,227, and its average grant was $59,819, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Owen County Community Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Owen County Community Foundation give grants?
Owen County Community Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spencer, IN (15 grants).
Who are Owen County Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Owen County Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Town of Spencer ($882,665), Owen News Project Inc ($35,282) and La Campagne Ministries ($30,756), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Owen County Community Foundation?
Owen County Community Foundation reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What does Owen County Community Foundation fund?
OCCF’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Owen County, now and for generations to come. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Owen County Community Foundation?
OCCF accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Owen County Community Foundation's EIN?
Owen County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1934464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Owen County Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Owen County Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/owen-county-community-foundation-morg_05a064b5872148f5945ae03728de8c4c
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