The Louis and Peaches Owen
The Louis and Peaches Owen is a private foundation based in Tyler, Texas. It supports charitable organizations, with stated primary interests in East Texas and the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
The Louis and Peaches Owen at a glance
In short: The Louis and Peaches Owen gave $825K across 67 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $824,800
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 67
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,310
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,148,591
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (7 of 67, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Louis and Peaches Owen
- How to Apply
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The foundation considers applications from eligible charities; submit an application through its online portal with the required financial information.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists January 5, May 1, and August 1. The 2025 filing lists January 5, May 1, and September 1.
- Deadline
- The website lists January 5, May 1, and August 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Owen Family Foundation
Mailing address: 3300 S Broadway Ste 200, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: (903) 617-6331
Email: info@owenfamilyfoundation.org
Website: https://owenfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Louis and Peaches Owen
Who The Louis and Peaches Owen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lighthouse for Christ Mission ($50K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
310 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 289 grants of 310 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated primary geographic focus is East Texas and the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 15% to recipients in Minnesota. The 2025 filing also names St. Petersburg, Florida, among the foundation’s geographic areas. Twin Cities organizations that have not previously received funding are currently ineligible to apply, according to the foundation’s website.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Louis and Peaches Owen open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 67 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $809K (2019) to $911K (2023). In 2025 it made 67 grants totaling $825K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse for Christ Mission Tyler, TX | Religious | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities - East Texas Tyler, TX | Religious | $50,000 |
| East Texas Food Bank Tyler, TX | Social Assistance | $50,000 |
| Sharing and Caring Hands Minneapolis, MN | Social Assistance | $50,000 |
| East Texas Crisis Center Tyler, TX | Social Assistance | $35,000 |
| St Paul Seminary St. Paul, MN | Religious | $35,000 |
| Path Tyler, TX | Social Assistance | $30,000 |
| Bethesda Health Clinic Tyler, TX | Social Assistance | $25,000 |
| Christus Trinity Mother Frances Fou Tyler, TX | Medical | $25,000 |
| CASA for Kids Tyler, TX | Social Assistance | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,148,591 | $1,328,803 | $1,047,723 | $824,800 | 67 | $907,923 | $1,207,818 | $749,897 |
| 2024 | $13,867,511 | $992,597 | $1,100,375 | $878,500 | 64 | $960,959 | $871,581 | $734,861 |
| 2023 | $13,975,289 | $687,529 | $1,111,030 | $910,500 | 64 | $984,626 | $567,730 | $697,595 |
| 2022 | $14,398,790 | $646,201 | $1,127,731 | $894,772 | 61 | $977,754 | $521,005 | $737,776 |
| 2021 | $14,880,321 | $1,901,609 | $1,023,218 | $818,778 | 54 | $877,727 | $1,758,487 | $807,975 |
| 2020 | $14,001,930 | $989,128 | $1,018,625 | $817,500 | 57 | — | $868,094 | $717,605 |
| 2019 | $14,031,427 | $1,098,351 | $1,015,287 | $808,500 | 58 | — | $961,712 | $723,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louis and Peaches Owen reported a distributable amount of $750K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s mission is “to share the gifts God has bestowed upon our family by contributing to a broad range of charities,” so that current and future generations may experience the joy of charitable giving and develop a deep-rooted sense of philanthropy.
Its stated areas of interest are education, health, human services, and Christian/Judeo faith-based organizations. Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported work: East Texas Crisis Center says it provides safety, shelter, and education for people affected by violence; Bethesda Health Clinic says it provides Christ-centered healthcare to working, uninsured adults; and Sharing and Caring Hands says it serves people in need through emergency assistance such as rent, utilities, travel, and shelter.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 67 grants totaling $824,800. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $50,000 each to Lighthouse for Christ Mission, Catholic Charities – East Texas, East Texas Food Bank, and Sharing and Caring Hands. Other notable grants included $35,000 to East Texas Crisis Center and St Paul Seminary; $30,000 to PATH; and $25,000 each to Bethesda Health Clinic and Christus Trinity Mother Frances FOU.
Applications are submitted through the online grant application portal and must include the required financial information. Applicants must have qualifying public-charity status; the foundation’s filing specifies a 501(c)(3) determination letter and verification of eligibility under IRS requirements. Grants are not considered for organizations that discriminate based on creed, gender, or race, and awards do not commit the foundation to future support. New organizations may request up to $5,000 in an initial application.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Owen as secretary/treasurer, Celeste Rekieta as president, and Darby Owen as director.
The Louis and Peaches Owen is led by Celeste Rekieta, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Celeste Rekieta
President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darby Owen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Owen
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: John Owen (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Sophia Owen (2024) — Director
- Former: Veronica Owen (2023) — Director
- Former: Patrick Owen (2022) — Director
- Former: Lindsay Rowden (2021) — Director
- Former: Dawn Franks (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Peaches Owen (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Bryce Owen (2020) — Director
- Former: Nick Rekieta (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Louis and Peaches Owen
How much does The Louis and Peaches Owen give each year?
The Louis and Peaches Owen gave $825K across 67 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $879K across 64 grants.
What is The Louis and Peaches Owen's typical grant size?
The Louis and Peaches Owen's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,310, across 67 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Louis and Peaches Owen that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Louis and Peaches Owen give grants?
The Louis and Peaches Owen gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tyler, TX (40 grants), Minneapolis, MN (3 grants), St. Paul, MN (2 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The Louis and Peaches Owen give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of The Louis and Peaches Owen's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Social Assistance" (26 grants), "Religious" (8 grants) and "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are The Louis and Peaches Owen's largest grantees?
The Louis and Peaches Owen's largest 2025 grantees include Lighthouse for Christ Mission ($50,000), Catholic Charities - East Texas ($50,000) and East Texas Food Bank ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Louis and Peaches Owen?
The Louis and Peaches Owen reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $908K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $750K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Louis and Peaches Owen fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to share the gifts God has bestowed upon our family by contributing to a broad range of charities,” so that current and future generations may experience the joy of charitable giving and develop a deep-rooted sense of philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Louis and Peaches Owen?
The foundation considers applications from eligible charities; submit an application through its online portal with the required financial information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Louis and Peaches Owen's EIN?
The Louis and Peaches Owen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5919770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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