William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation
The William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. It supports original research on human diseases and disorders, including basic research, applied research, and clinical trials.
William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation gave $1.6M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $800K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,600,000
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $800,000
- +64.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $800,000
- Total assets
- $24,613,233
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Contact William C Owens Jr, Trustee, and follow the N.I.H. format and required information.
- Review Cycle
- July 1; an extension may be granted.
- Deadline
- July 1; an extension may be granted.
- Contact
Application contact: William C Owens Jr Trustee
Mailing address: Pmb 197 8452 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 698-2162
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UT Health - San Antonio ($1.5M). Together the top 2 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 40 grants of 63 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 6% to recipients in Oklahoma. The listed recipients were in San Antonio, Texas, and Norman, Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 223% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $495K (2021) to $5.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT Health - San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Block Grant for Medical Research Projects | $1,500,000 |
| U Oklahoma Foundation Norman, OK | Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,613,233 | $1,748,680 | $1,601,472 | $1,600,000 | 2 | $1,600,060 | $1,415,389 | $2,776,938 |
| 2023 | $24,873,214 | $1,672,729 | $1,946,483 | $1,945,000 | 4 | $1,945,060 | $1,358,946 | $2,519,301 |
| 2022 | $25,168,775 | $1,503,954 | $1,946,366 | $1,945,000 | 4 | $1,945,060 | $1,215,659 | $2,517,393 |
| 2021 | $25,427,588 | $1,431,494 | $495,980 | $495,000 | 4 | $495,060 | $1,143,785 | $2,416,513 |
| 2020 | $24,600,982 | $1,291,843 | $5,157,385 | $5,156,465 | 49 | — | $991,948 | $2,272,481 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2024 — 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 stated award restrictions cover original research on the cause, cure, treatment, or prevention of human diseases or disorders. Its 2024 grants included support for medical research projects and a pancreatic cancer research fund.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported two grants totaling $1,600,000. Grants ranged from $100,000 to $1,500,000, with a median of $800,000. The largest grant was $1,500,000 to UT Health - San Antonio for a block grant for medical research projects. The University of Oklahoma Foundation received $100,000 for a pancreatic cancer research fund.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, applicants should contact William C Owens Jr, Trustee, and follow the National Institutes of Health (N.I.H.) format and required information. Awards are restricted to original research on the cause, cure, treatment, or prevention of human diseases or disorders, including basic research, applied research, and clinical trials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William C Owens Jr is listed as Trustee.
William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation is led by William C. Owens Jr Trustee, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William C. Owens Jr Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation
How much does William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation give each year?
William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation gave $1.6M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 4 grants.
How large is William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation?
William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation reported $24.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated award restrictions cover original research on the cause, cure, treatment, or prevention of human diseases or disorders. Its 2024 grants included support for medical research projects and a pancreatic cancer research fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation?
Contact William C Owens Jr, Trustee, and follow the N.I.H. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation make grants?
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 6% to recipients in Oklahoma. The listed recipients were in San Antonio, Texas, and Norman, Oklahoma.
What is William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation's EIN?
William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2884415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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