The Owen Foundation
The Owen Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska, established in 1961 as a corporate foundation of Owen Industries Inc. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking organization with a primary focus on supporting families affected by autism and special needs within the community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+22.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$553K
-42.8% YoY
Grant Count
26
+52.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-62.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enrich the lives of children on the autism spectrum by providing essential local resources, education, and support to families navigating autism diagnosis and care.
Core Focus Areas:
- Support for families with autism and other special abilities
- Education and public awareness about autism
- Fostering inclusiveness and community cohesion for autism families
- Youth development and sports programs for children with special needs
The foundation's mission was inspired by founder Brina Dutton's son, Owen, who was diagnosed with autism in 2018 at age three. The foundation aims to equip parents and caretakers with tools and information to help their children thrive, while hosting sports camps and special events that welcome all children with autism and special needs.
Vision: To be recognized as a resource hub for autism and special needs within the community, with a commitment to education, inclusivity, and empowerment.
Grantmaking
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of November 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,227,022
- Total Revenues: $32,181
- Total Expenses: $911,029
- Number of Employees: 0
Revenue Breakdown (FYE 11/2023):
- Grants and contributions: $1,206
- Investment income and dividends: $30,623
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $352
Address: PO Box 1085 Omaha, NE 68101
Contact: Telephone: 712-347-5500
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,498,466 | $1,227,022 | $1,618,370 |
| Revenue | $1,069,188 | $32,181 | $394,974 |
| Expenses | $562,744 | $911,029 | $304,882 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $552,600 | $904,405 | $224,900 |
| Net Investment Income | $384,044 | $24,351 | $216,492 |
| Distributable Amount | $86,867 | $86,887 | $89,880 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder & Leadership:
- Brina Dutton, founder and board member
The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors dedicated to building community support for autism families.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT E OWEN | TRUSTEE - PR | 0.5 | — |
| TYLER R OWEN | TRUSTEE - PR | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES PFEFFER | TRUSTEE - SE | 0.5 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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