OWEN FOUNDATION

Cookeville, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
93-1944346
Private Operating Foundation
Regional Funder
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Cookeville, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
93-1944346
Private Operating Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Owen Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Tennessee, Montana, and New York. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$365.9K

2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
20%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

23

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
G
Garry McNabb
Board Member
K
Kim Lyles
Board Member
J
Jim Darter
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OWEN FOUNDATION?
No. OWEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OWEN FOUNDATION give?
OWEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Montana, and New York. 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 OWEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OWEN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OWEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, OWEN FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $366 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OWEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, OWEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSTARD SEED RANCH, Hope House of Tennessee Inc, and Heart of the Cumberland Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OWEN FOUNDATION?
OWEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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