The M K Owens Foundation
The M K Owens Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2023 filing reports $55,142 in grants to 13 recipients. The foundation’s 2022 return is marked final, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; its application policy should not be treated as current.
The M K Owens Foundation at a glance
In short: The M K Owens Foundation gave $55K across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $55,142
- +842.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 13
- +160.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,242
- +262.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,180
- Primary geography
- Arizona (90% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The M K Owens Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2022 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the policy stated on that return, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8164 E Tortuga View Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Phone: (480) 585-7292
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The M K Owens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Owens Family Charitable Trust ($47K across 10 grants). Together the top 4 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 10% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The M K Owens Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2657% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $55K (2023). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Owens Family Charitable Trust Scottsdale, AZ | Gift of shares to a charitable trust solely intended to make charitable contributions. | $8,624 |
| The Owens Family Charitable Trust Scottsdale, AZ | Gift of shares to a charitable trust solely intended to make charitable contributions. | $7,025 |
| The Owens Family Charitable Trust Scottsdale, AZ | Gift of shares to a charitable trust solely intended to make charitable contributions. | $6,349 |
| The Owens Family Charitable Trust Scottsdale, AZ | Gift of shares to a charitable trust solely intended to make charitable contributions. | $5,460 |
| Santa Fe Lacrosse Santa Fe, NM | Support the fastest growing youth sport in the country by providing safe, support, and positive experiences. | $5,250 |
| The Owens Family Charitable Trust Scottsdale, AZ | Gift of shares to a charitable trust solely intended to make charitable contributions. | $4,978 |
| The Owens Family Charitable Trust Scottsale, AZ | Gift of shares to a charitable trust solely intended to make charitable contributions. | $4,180 |
| The Owens Family Charitable Trust Scottsdale, AZ | Gift of shares to a charitable trust solely intended to make charitable contributions. | $4,080 |
| The Owens Family Charitable Trust Scottsdale, AZ | Gift of shares to a charitable trust solely intended to make charitable contributions. | $3,992 |
| Desert Labrador Retreiver Rescue Glendale, AZ | Finding loving homes for displaced labradors. | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $8,718 | $70,054 | $55,142 | 13 | $55,142 | $8,728 |
| 2022 | $61,524 | $2,732 | $9,377 | $5,850 | 5 | $5,850 | $3,548 |
| 2021 | $68,190 | $5,027 | $7,209 | $3,052 | 2 | $3,052 | $5,002 |
| 2020 | $71,335 | $-2,603 | $4,406 | $2,000 | 2 | — | $2,874 |
| 2019 | $78,503 | $3,633 | $16,677 | $10,672 | 6 | — | $3,594 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2023 grants included gifts of shares to a charitable trust intended to make charitable contributions, support for a youth lacrosse organization, and support for a Labrador rescue organization.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $55,142. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $8,624, with a median of $4,180. Among the listed grants were $5,250 to Santa Fe Lacrosse, whose stated purpose was to provide safe, supportive, and positive experiences through youth lacrosse, and $2,500 to Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue, whose stated purpose was finding loving homes for displaced Labradors. Multiple grants went to The Owens Family Charitable Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Michael L. Owens as president, Kristin K. Owens as vice president, Jennifer Owens as secretary, and Brent Owens as treasurer.
The M K Owens Foundation is led by Michael L. Owens, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael L. Owens
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Owens
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Owens
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin K. Owens
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 The M K Owens Foundation
How much does The M K Owens Foundation give each year?
The M K Owens Foundation gave $55K across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is The M K Owens Foundation's typical grant size?
The M K Owens Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $4,180, and its average grant was $4,242, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The M K Owens Foundation give grants?
The M K Owens Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (9 grants).
Does The M K Owens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The M K Owens Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The M K Owens Foundation's largest grantees?
The M K Owens Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include The Owens Family Charitable Trust ($47,192 across 10 grants), Santa Fe Lacrosse ($5,250) and Desert Labrador Retreiver Rescue ($2,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The M K Owens Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2023 grants included gifts of shares to a charitable trust intended to make charitable contributions, support for a youth lacrosse organization, and support for a Labrador rescue organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The M K Owens Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2022 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The M K Owens Foundation's EIN?
The M K Owens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1011670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does The M K Owens Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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