The Owen Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-6025298
Foundation Overview
Based in Omaha, NE, The Owen Foundation has awarded 206 grants totaling $3,647,605 to organizations in Nebraska, California and 6 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $200 to $800,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
18 of 52 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
86% of all grants are concentrated in Nebraska, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Nebraska, funding concentrates in Omaha (89%), Wahoo (5%), Grand Island (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 161% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aksarben Foundation | $33,250 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bensen Theatre | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bluestem Robotics Incorporated | $1,000 | Clinton, WI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $8,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Completely Kids Guild | $1,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Creighton Prep High School | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Friends Of Nebraska Parks | $12,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Heart Ministry Center | $135,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Holy Name School | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lpif Foundation | $100,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Makr Group | $5,000 | Foreign, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | Charitable | 2023 |
| Nebraska Game And Parks Foundation | $1,000 | Waverly, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Omaha Symphony | $1,350 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Opera Omaha | $30,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ross Leaders | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| St Margaret Mary Church | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Bay Fka Rabble Mill | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Jet Award Foundation And Trust | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Midlands | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Vita Nova Maternity Community | $50,000 | Papillion, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wahoo Ministerial Committee | $1,000 | Wahoo, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Aksarben Foundation | $33,250 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bensen Theatre | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bluestem Robotics Incorporated | $1,000 | Clinton, WI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $8,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Completely Kids Guild | $1,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Creighton Prep High School | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Friends Of Nebraska Parks | $12,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Heart Ministry Center | $135,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Holy Name School | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lpif Foundation | $100,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Makr Group | $5,000 | Foreign, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA | Charitable | 2023 |
| Nebraska Game And Parks Foundation | $1,000 | Waverly, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Omaha Symphony | $1,350 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Opera Omaha | $30,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ross Leaders | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| St Margaret Mary Church | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Bay Fka Rabble Mill | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Jet Award Foundation And Trust | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Midlands | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Vita Nova Maternity Community | $50,000 | Papillion, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wahoo Ministerial Committee | $1,000 | Wahoo, NE, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Aksarben Foundation | $31,350 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Omaha Inc | $800,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Corporal Daegan Page Foundation | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Creighton Prep High School | $5,250 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of Nebraska Parks | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Heart Ministry Center | $25,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Nebraska Game And Parks Foundation | $555 | Waverly, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Omaha Performing Arts Society | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Omaha Symphony | $9,250 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Opera Omaha | $30,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Margaret Mary Church | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Westside Foundation | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pace Omaha | $25,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Film Streams | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Mcmillan Magnet School | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wahoo Ministerial Committee | $1,000 | Wahoo, NE, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Aksarben Foundation | $28,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Omaha Inc | $60,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $25,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Friends Of Nebraska Parks | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Heart Ministry Center | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Metro Community College Foundation | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Nebraska State Fair | $750 | Grand Island, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Omaha Latino Peace Officers Association | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Omaha Symphony | $1,200 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Margaret Mary Church | $12,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Als Association | $1,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $4,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Marian High School | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| App Foundation | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Sioux Center Chamber Of Commerce | $250 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wahoo Elementary Pto | $500 | Wahoo, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Saunders County Food Pantry | $1,000 | Wahoo, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| American Veterans Mc Of Nebraska | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Corporal Daegan Page Foundation | $200 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Aksarben Foundation | $28,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Omaha Inc | $60,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $25,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Friends Of Nebraska Parks | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Heart Ministry Center | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Metro Community College Foundation | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Nebraska State Fair | $750 | Grand Island, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Omaha Latino Peace Officers Association | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Omaha Symphony | $1,200 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Margaret Mary Church | $12,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Als Association | $1,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $4,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Marian High School | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| App Foundation | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Sioux Center Chamber Of Commerce | $250 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wahoo Elementary Pto | $500 | Wahoo, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Saunders County Food Pantry | $1,000 | Wahoo, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| American Veterans Mc Of Nebraska | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Corporal Daegan Page Foundation | $200 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Aksarben Foundation | $28,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Omaha Inc | $60,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $25,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Friends Of Nebraska Parks | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Heart Ministry Center | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Joslyn Art Museum | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Metro Community College Foundation | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Nebraska State Fair | $750 | Grand Island, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Omaha Latino Peace Officers Association | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Omaha Symphony | $1,200 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Margaret Mary Church | $12,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Als Association | $1,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $4,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Marian High School | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| App Foundation | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Sioux Center Chamber Of Commerce | $250 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wahoo Elementary Pto | $500 | Wahoo, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Saunders County Food Pantry | $1,000 | Wahoo, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| American Veterans Mc Of Nebraska | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Corporal Daegan Page Foundation | $200 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Waverly Chamber Of Commerce | $550 | Waverly, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $100,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| United Way Of The Midlands | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Jet Award Foundation And Trust | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Als Association | $2,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| St Margaret Mary Church | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Opera Omaha | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Omaha Latino Peace Officers Association | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Northstar Foundation - Camp Northstar | $1,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Nebraska State Fair | $1,050 | Grand Island, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Minnesouri Club Scholarship Program | $2,500 | Missions Hills, KS, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Madonna School And Community Based Services | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | $1,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Midlands | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jdrf Omaha-council Bluffs Chapter | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Holy Name School | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Heartland Family Service Student League | $700 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Heart Ministry Center | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| City Of Carter Lake | $500 | Carter Lake, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Siouxland Inc | $4,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Omaha Inc | $47,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $1,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $600 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Aksarben Foundation | $26,750 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Waverly Chamber Of Commerce | $550 | Waverly, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $100,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| United Way Of The Midlands | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Jet Award Foundation And Trust | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Als Association | $2,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| St Margaret Mary Church | $15,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Opera Omaha | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Omaha Latino Peace Officers Association | $500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Northstar Foundation - Camp Northstar | $1,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Nebraska State Fair | $1,050 | Grand Island, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Minnesouri Club Scholarship Program | $2,500 | Missions Hills, KS, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Madonna School And Community Based Services | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Lauritzen Gardens | $1,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Midlands | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jdrf Omaha-council Bluffs Chapter | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Holy Name School | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Heartland Family Service Student League | $700 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Heart Ministry Center | $50,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| City Of Carter Lake | $500 | Carter Lake, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Siouxland Inc | $4,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Omaha Inc | $47,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $1,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $600 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Aksarben Foundation | $26,750 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Aksarben Foundation | $28,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Bemis Center | $30,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Midland | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Omaha Inc | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Heart Ministry Center | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Holy Name School | $10,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Omaha Symphony | $3,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Friends Of Nebraska Parks | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Creighton Prep High School | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| The Bishops Society | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Fontenelle Forest Guild | $2,500 | Bellevue, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Omaha's Finest Local Police Officers Association | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Opas Foundation | $100,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Charitable | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 47-6025298 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1085 Omaha, NE 68101-1085 |
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 - Pr | Robert E Owen |
|---|---|
| Trustee - Pr | Tyler R Owen |
| Trustee - Se | James Pfeffer |
Forms 990-PF
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