William & Louise Owens
William & Louise Owens is a private foundation based in Highlands, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $220,380, including support for schools, churches, a university, and other charitable organizations.
William & Louise Owens at a glance
In short: William & Louise Owens gave $220K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Georgia. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,380
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,476
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,167,295
- +13.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (6 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (52% 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 William & Louise Owens
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and considers contributions only for preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists a written application as the required form and materials.
- Contact
Application contact: David G Jones Trustee
Mailing address: 1420 Whiteside Mountain Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Phone: (404) 237-8122
Email: david@drkayaker.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William & Louise Owens funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whitefield Academy ($54K). Together the top 10 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 127 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 28% to North Carolina, and 12% to Alabama. California and Louisiana each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William & Louise Owens open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 26 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2022) to $220K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Academy Mableton, GA | Education | $54,000 |
| Community Bible Church Highlands, NC | General Funds | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy Atlanta, GA | Education | $15,000 |
| Cumberland Community Church Smyrna, GA | General Funds | $15,000 |
| Westminster School at Oak Mountain Birmingham, AL | Education | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic Cashiers, NC | General Funds | $10,000 |
| Samford University Birmingham, AL | Education | $10,000 |
| Alpha Delta Pi Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Funds | $9,000 |
| FCA Cheerleading Bogart, GA | General Funds | $9,000 |
| National Wwii Museum New Orleans, LA | General Funds | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,167,295 | $631,110 | $266,319 | $220,380 | 26 | $220,380 | $611,148 | $233,278 |
| 2024 | $2,801,957 | $205,982 | $249,942 | $211,100 | 26 | $211,100 | $187,355 | $215,723 |
| 2023 | $2,846,504 | $159,695 | $225,747 | $190,000 | 23 | $190,000 | $142,919 | $189,928 |
| 2022 | $2,912,292 | $144,730 | $183,570 | $152,548 | 24 | $152,548 | $69,895 | $193,042 |
| 2021 | $2,940,864 | $232,638 | $248,300 | $220,316 | 28 | $220,316 | $65,712 | $202,146 |
| 2020 | $2,961,160 | $138,467 | $195,586 | $173,255 | 28 | — | $129,142 | $129,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William & Louise Owens reported a distributable amount of $233K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants and the grantees’ stated missions show support for Christian education and faith communities, as well as other charitable work. Whitefield Academy describes itself as a Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Samford University says its mission is to develop intellect, creativity, faith, and personhood in a Christian university community. Alpha Delta Pi Foundation supports educational, leadership, and philanthropic efforts through scholarships, leadership development, and charitable initiatives.
Other supported organizations describe work that includes housing and therapy for children through Blanket Fort Hope, clean-water provision through local churches through Neverthirst, and training and employment services for at-risk individuals through Turning Point.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $220,380. Grant amounts ranged from $380 to $54,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest awards included $54,000 to Whitefield Academy for education; $50,000 to Community Bible Church for general funds; $15,000 each to Atlanta Youth Academy for education and Cumberland Community Church for general funds; and $10,000 each to Westminster School at Oak Mountain for education, Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic for general funds, and Samford University for education.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists a written application as the required form and materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Jones as trustee.
William & Louise Owens is led by David Jones, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$10K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to David Jones (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William & Louise Owens
How much does William & Louise Owens give each year?
William & Louise Owens gave $220K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $211K across 26 grants.
What is William & Louise Owens's typical grant size?
William & Louise Owens's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,476, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William & Louise Owens that year got $3K on average.
Where does William & Louise Owens give grants?
William & Louise Owens gives mostly in Georgia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (28%) and Alabama (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants), Birmingham, AL (3 grants) and Highlands, NC (2 grants).
Does William & Louise Owens give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of William & Louise Owens's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are William & Louise Owens's largest grantees?
William & Louise Owens's largest 2025 grantees include Whitefield Academy ($54,000), Community Bible Church ($50,000) and Atlanta Youth Academy ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William & Louise Owens?
William & Louise Owens reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (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 & Louise Owens fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants and the grantees’ stated missions show support for Christian education and faith communities, as well as other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William & Louise Owens?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and considers contributions only for preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William & Louise Owens's EIN?
William & Louise Owens's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6333363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William & Louise Owens accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). William & Louise Owens funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-and-louise-owens-morg_5551e6cfe58e465f9a34bafe813466ad
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