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The Helen Houston Owen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $316K across three grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PASADENA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
PASADENA, CA
$173K
14%
ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
GAINESVILLE, FL
$80K
7%
PASADENA HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC
Pasadena, CA
$65K
5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION?
No. HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION give?
HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $316 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include PASADENA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL, and PASADENA HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION?
HELEN HOUSTON OWEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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