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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 32-0397570

Mr Owl Foundation

A private foundation in Waltham, MA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 11 grants and $176,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $176,000

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $2,613,238

  • Tax year 2023

    $162,000

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $2,580,537

  • Tax year 2022

    $162,000

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $2,585,494

  • Tax year 2021

    $183,000

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $2,665,455

  • Tax year 2020

    $158,000

    Grants listed
    9
    Assets, end of year
    $2,760,772

  • Tax year 2019

    $158,000

    Grants listed
    9
    Assets, end of year
    $2,689,435

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. New England AquariumBoston, MA

    Seeks to be a catalyst for global change in protecting the oceans through public engagement, commitment to marine animal conservation, leadership in education, innovative scientific research and advocacy for vital and vibrant oceans.

    $55,000
  2. Noticeability IncCambridge, MA

    Helps students with dyslexia identify their unique strengths and build self-esteem

    $25,000
  3. St Francis HouseBoston, MA

    Rebuilds lives by providing refugeand pathways to stability for homeless adults

    $16,000
  4. Flying Kites IncBoston, MA

    Equips early childhood educators and primary teachers in kenya's communities with the skills they need

    $15,000
  5. Pine Street InnBoston, MA

    Helps homeless individuals move from the streets and shelter to a home

    $15,000
  6. Crossroads for Kids IncBoston, MA

    Provides guidance, resources, and confidence to all of our young people

    $10,000
  7. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    Improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emegerncy situations

    $10,000
  8. Wings of AmericaAlbuquerque, NM

    Builds healthy native communities using youth running initiatives

    $10,000
  9. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Using the power of food to empower communities and strengthen economies

    $10,000
  10. Precious Project IncBrookline, MA

    Offers high quality education and care to orphaned and vulnerable children in rural tanzania

    $5,000
  11. The Lenny Zakim FundBoston, MA

    To identify, listen to, support and connect grassroots community organizations and programs operating "below the radar screen" of large charitable groups and government grants.

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals1 grant $55,00038% of the total
  2. International aid3 grants $35,00024% of the total
  3. Education1 grant $25,00017% of the total
  4. Human services1 grant $15,00010% of the total
  5. Youth development1 grant $10,0007% of the total
  6. Religion1 grant $5,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts8 grants $146,000
  2. California1 grant $10,000
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $10,000
  4. New Mexico1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Anthony HixonTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0

The return

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