The Owen Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 06-1193928
Foundation Overview
Based in Milledgeville, GA, The Owen Foundation has awarded 162 grants totaling $1,821,250 to organizations in South Carolina, Massachusetts and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $75,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
18 of 30 recipients (60%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 36% in South Carolina and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Aiken (33%), Columbia (31%), Charleston (21%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 24% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (54%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Owen Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Of Foundation Relations Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $15,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| University Of Sc Educational Fund | $20,000 | Columbia, SC, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Area Churches Together Serving | $5,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Mark Garwood Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Sandhill Cove Foundation | $10,000 | Palm City, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Peo Foundation | $25,000 | Des Moines, IN, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| East Cooper Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Mount Pleasant, SC, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Technoserve | $40,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Daniel Island Club Employee Fund | $10,000 | Daniel Island, SC, US | Scholarship Fund And Military Academy | 2024 |
| Post And Courier Foundation Good Cheer Fund | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Post And Courier Foundation Good Cheer Fund | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Public Service & Investigative Fund | 2024 |
| Salisbury School 1974 Leadership Development Fund | $5,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | Law School Book Fund | 2024 |
| Riverside Military Academy | $10,000 | Gainesville, GA, US | Law School Col R Scholarship | 2024 |
| Office Of Foundation Relations Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $15,000 | Cambridge, MD, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| University Of Sc Educational Fund | $20,000 | Columbia, SC, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Area Churches Together Serving | $5,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Mark Garwood Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Sandhill Cove Foundation | $10,000 | Palm City, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Peo Foundation | $25,000 | Des Moines, IN, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| East Cooper Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Mount Pleasant, SC, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Technoserve | $40,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Daniel Island Club Employee Fund | $10,000 | Daniel Island, SC, US | Scholarship Fund And Military Academy | 2024 |
| Post And Courier Foundation Good Cheer Fund | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2024 |
| Post And Courier Foundation Good Cheer Fund | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Public Service & Investigative Fund | 2024 |
| Salisbury School 1974 Leadership Development Fund | $5,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | Law School Book Fund | 2024 |
| Riverside Military Academy | $10,000 | Gainesville, GA, US | Law School Col R Scholarship | 2024 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Charleston Gaillard Center | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Daniel Island Community Foundation | $10,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Sandhill Cove Scholarship Foundation | $20,000 | Palm City, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Technoserve | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Post And Courier Foundation Good Cheer Fund | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| East Cooper Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Mount Pleasant, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Georgia College State Foundation | $10,000 | Milledgeville, GA, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Riverside Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Gainesville, GA, US | Scholarship Fund And Military Academy | 2023 |
| Us Ed Foundation | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Law School Bock Fund | 2023 |
| Us Ed Foundation | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Law School Col R Scholarship | 2023 |
| Us Ed Foundation | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Law School Prof Quirks | 2023 |
| Us Ed Foundation | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Law School Schol Fund | 2023 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Charleston Gaillard Center | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Daniel Island Community Foundation | $10,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Sandhill Cove Scholarship Foundation | $20,000 | Palm City, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Technoserve | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Post And Courier Foundation Good Cheer Fund | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| East Cooper Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Mount Pleasant, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Georgia College State Foundation | $10,000 | Milledgeville, GA, US | General Operating Fund | 2023 |
| Riverside Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Gainesville, GA, US | Scholarship Fund And Military Academy | 2023 |
| Us Ed Foundation | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Law School Bock Fund | 2023 |
| Us Ed Foundation | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Law School Col R Scholarship | 2023 |
| Us Ed Foundation | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Law School Prof Quirks | 2023 |
| Us Ed Foundation | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Law School Schol Fund | 2023 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Charitable Foundation Of Western North Carolina | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Area Churches Together Servingacts | $5,000 | Aiken, SC, US | Community Assistance - Food, Medical, Utility, Etc | 2022 |
| Technoserve | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation | $20,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Kate Bachman Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Charitable Foundation Of Western North Carolina | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Area Churches Together Servingacts | $5,000 | Aiken, SC, US | Community Assistance - Food, Medical, Utility, Etc | 2022 |
| Technoserve | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation | $20,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Kate Bachman Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Charitable Foundation Of Western North Carolina | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| Area Churches Together Servingacts | $5,000 | Aiken, SC, US | Community Assistance - Food, Medical, Utility, Etc | 2022 |
| Technoserve | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Fund | 2022 |
| University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation | $20,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Kate Bachman Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Charitable Foundation Of Western North Carolina | $10,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Sandhill Cove Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Palm City, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Bill Quirk Scholarship Fund And Col. Wm. Reynolds Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Heart Ball | 2021 |
| Charleston Gaillard Center | $10,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Daniel Island Community Foundation | $10,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Kiawah Cares Foundation | $5,000 | Kiawah Island, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Suffield Academy | $20,000 | Suffield, CT, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Technoserve | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Second Congregational Churches | $5,000 | Newcastle, ME, US | General Operating Fund | 2021 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Charitable Foundation Of Western North Carolina | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Indian River State College Foundation Inc | $20,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Nursing Scholarship Endowment | 2020 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Bill Quirk Scholarship Fund And Col. Wm. Reynolds Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Sandhill Cove Scholarship Foundation | $20,000 | Palm City, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2020 |
| Area Churches Together Servingacts | $5,000 | Aiken, SC, US | Community Assistance - Food, Medical, Utility, Etc | 2020 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | $10,000 | Aiken, SC, US | Food Bank | 2020 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Charitable Foundation Of Western Nc | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Indian River State College | $20,000 | Ft Pierce, FL, US | Nursing Scholarship Endowment | 2018 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | $15,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Martin Health Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| River House Adult Daycare | $1,000 | Cos Cob, CT, US | General Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Stuart Congregational Church | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Suffield Academy | $5,000 | Suffield, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Technoserve Inc | $35,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| The Second Congregational Church | $3,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation | $15,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Bill Quirk Scholarship Fund And Col. Wm. Reynolds Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| University Of Virginia | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Martha Graham Schools Of Dance | $750 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Fund | 2018 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Indian River State College | $20,000 | Ft Pierce, FL, US | Nursing Scholarship Endowment | 2017 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | $5,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Martin Health Foundation | $10,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| River House Adult Daycare | $500 | Cos Cob, CT, US | General Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Stuart Congregational Church | $5,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Suffield Academy | $5,000 | Suffield, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Technoserve Inc | $30,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| The Second Congregational Church | $2,500 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Bill Quirk Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| University Of Virginia | $7,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Charitable Foundation Of Western Nc | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Operating Fund | 2017 |
| Clarkson University | $15,000 | Potsdam, NY, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Fletcher Allen Healthcare Division Of Hematologyoncology | $10,000 | Burlington, VA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Indian River State College | $20,000 | Ft Pierce, FL, US | Nursing Scholarship Endowment | 2016 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | N.r. Owen Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Stuart Congregational Church | $15,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2016 |
| Suffield Academy | $5,000 | Suffield, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Technoserve Inc | $30,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| The Second Congregational Church | $2,500 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Aiken Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Aiken, SC, US | General Operating Fund | 2016 |
| University Of South Carolina Educational Foundation | $5,000 | Columbia, SC, US | Steve Morison Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| University Of Virginia | $7,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Operating Fund | 2016 |
| The American Law Institute | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Fund | 2016 |
| Community Foundation Of Western North Carolina | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Ccrc Fund | 2016 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | $5,000 | Stuart, FL, US | General Operating Fund | 2016 |
| River House Adult Daycare | $1,000 | Cos Cob, CT, US | General Operating Fund | 2016 |
| The Grace Notes | $2,500 | Old Greenwich, CT, US | General Operating Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 06-1193928 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 231 CHICORY RD NE Milledgeville, GA 31061-8935 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Owen Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | David G Owen |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Lorinda O Clauson |
| Trustee | Stephen Rutner Phd |
Forms 990-PF
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