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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 75-2682536

Dian Graves Owen Foundation

A private foundation in Abilene, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 202 grants and $24.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $24,107,466

    Grants listed
    202
    Assets, end of year
    $194,820,501

  • Tax year 2023

    $22,945,087

    Grants listed
    176
    Assets, end of year
    $178,788,642

  • Tax year 2022

    $19,011,836

    Grants listed
    186
    Assets, end of year
    $153,620,789

  • Tax year 2021

    $20,819,233

    Grants listed
    154
    Assets, end of year
    $132,052,285

  • Tax year 2020

    $14,159,357

    Grants listed
    154
    Assets, end of year
    $115,305,103

Grants paid in 2024

202 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Abilene Heritage SquareAbilene, TX

    General support

    $4,000,000
  2. Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $2,516,400
  3. McMurry UniversityAbilene, TX

    General support

    $2,003,500
  4. West Texas Rehab CenterAbilene, TX

    General support

    $1,255,500
  5. Houston Grand OperaHouston, TX

    General support

    $1,175,000
  6. Abilene Youth Sports AuthorityAbilene, TX

    General support

    $1,000,000
  7. Grover Nelson Park Zoological FoundationTuscola, TX

    General support

    $1,000,000
  8. Fredericksburg Tennis Center FoundationAustin, TX

    General support

    $625,000
  9. Abilene Improvement CorporationAbilene, TX

    General support

    $513,302
  10. Admiral Nimitz FoundationFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $506,500
  11. Discipleship Network of AmericaSignal MTN, TN

    General support

    $400,000
  12. Fredericksburg Theater CompanyFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $375,000
  13. The Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    General support

    $340,000
  14. Hardin Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX

    General support

    $333,333
  15. Frontier TexasAbilene, TX

    General support

    $315,000
  16. Regional Victim Crisis CenterAbilene, TX

    General support

    $300,000
  17. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    General support

    $300,000
  18. Food Bank of AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $266,666
  19. Big Country Athletic Hall of FameAbilene, TX

    General support

    $253,000
  20. Friends of Fredericksburg Nature CenterFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $250,000
  21. Meals on WheelsAbilene, TX

    General support

    $207,500
  22. Do No HarmGlen Allen, VA

    General support

    $200,000
  23. Stand Together IncArlington, VA

    General support

    $200,000
  24. Texas State Technical College FoundationWaco, TX

    General support

    $200,000
  25. TLR FoundationHouston, TX

    General support

    $200,000
  26. United Way of AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $199,109
  27. All Kind Animal InitiativeAbilene, TX

    General support

    $183,333
  28. Abilene Philharmonic AssociationAbilene, TX

    General support

    $164,610
  29. Abilene Chamber of Commerce FoundationAbilene, TX

    General support

    $150,000
  30. Compass School of TexasDallas, TX

    General support

    $150,000
  31. Cook Children's Health FoundationFort Worth, TX

    General support

    $150,000
  32. Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    General support

    $150,000
  33. Abilene Arts AllianceAbilene, TX

    General support

    $131,300
  34. Humanities TexasAustin, TX

    General support

    $125,000
  35. Texas Tech Foundation IncLubbock, TX

    General support

    $125,000
  36. Hill Country Community Needs CouncilFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $101,500
  37. American Private RadioOxford, MS

    General support

    $100,000
  38. Bethany Lutheran ChurchFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $100,000
  39. BienvenidoLubbock, TX

    General support

    $100,000
  40. Intercollegiate Studies InstituteWilmington, DE

    General support

    $100,000
  41. Media Research CenterAlexandria, VA

    General support

    $100,000
  42. The Grace MuseumAbilene, TX

    General support

    $100,000
  43. Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TX

    General support

    $99,408
  44. TSTC FoundationWaco, TX

    General support

    $90,000
  45. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    General support

    $87,000
  46. Good Samaritan CenterFredericksburg, TX

    General support

    $77,500
  47. Friends of the GapBuffalo Gap, TX

    General support

    $75,000
  48. Stone Owl InstituteAbilene, TX

    General support

    $75,000
  49. The Global Orphan ProjectKansas City, MO

    General support

    $75,000
  50. Network of Enlightened WomenWashington, DC

    General support

    $60,000
  51. Big Brothers Big Sisters AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $50,000
  52. Blair House FoundationWashington, DC

    General support

    $50,000
  53. Capital Research CenterArlington, VA

    General support

    $50,000
  54. Community Foundation of Western North CarolinaAsheville, NC

    General support

    $50,000
  55. Community Foundation Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX

    General support

    $50,000
  56. Fishers Consultation and Design IncAbilene, TX

    General support

    $50,000
  57. Fort Griffin Fandangle AssociationAlbany, TX

    General support

    $50,000
  58. Fredericksburg ISD Education FoundationFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $50,000
  59. Fund for American StudiesWashington, DC

    General support

    $50,000
  60. Goodwill Industries of DallasDallas, TX

    General support

    $50,000
  61. Houses for HealingAbilene, TX

    General support

    $50,000
  62. Moving Picture InstituteNew York, NY

    General support

    $50,000
  63. Realclear FoundationChicago, IL

    General support

    $50,000
  64. Texas Business Hall of Fame FoundationHouston, TX

    General support

    $50,000
  65. The Salvation Army of AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $50,000
  66. Center for Contemporary ArtsAbilene, TX

    General support

    $40,000
  67. Christian Service CenterAbilene, TX

    General support

    $40,000
  68. Foundation for Cultural ReviewNew York, NY

    General support

    $40,000
  69. Gillespie County Historical Society IncFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $40,000
  70. Joseph Thomas FoundationTexarkana, TX

    General support

    $40,000
  71. National Center for Children's Illustrated LiteratureAbilene, TX

    General support

    $40,000
  72. Young Life AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $40,000
  73. Athletes United Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    General support

    $35,000
  74. Boys & Girls Club of the Texas Hill CoFredericksburg, TX

    General support

    $30,000
  75. Christian Homes and Family ServicesAbilene, TX

    General support

    $30,000
  76. Dyess We Care TeamAbilene, TX

    General support

    $30,000
  77. National Association of ScholarsNew York, NY

    General support

    $30,000
  78. Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC

    General support

    $30,000
  79. Willow City Volunteer Fire DepartmentWillow City, TX

    General support

    $30,000
  80. Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire DeptFredericksburg, TX

    General support

    $27,000
  81. Junior Achievement of AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $26,000
  82. Abode Contemplative Care for the DyingSan Antonio, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  83. Encounter for Culture and EducationNew York, NY

    General support

    $25,000
  84. Foundation for Economic EducationAtlanta, GA

    General support

    $25,000
  85. Fredericksburg Music ClubFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  86. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    General support

    $25,000
  87. Historic Cane Hill IncCanehill, AR

    General support

    $25,000
  88. Judicial WatchWashington, DC

    General support

    $25,000
  89. Laura W Bush Institute for Women's HealthAbilene, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  90. Methodist Health System FoundationDallas, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  91. Positive Coaching AllianceOakland, CA

    General support

    $25,000
  92. Pregnancy Resources of AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  93. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    General support

    $25,000
  94. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  95. St Mary's SchoolFredericksburg, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  96. The Epoch Times AssociationNew York, NY

    General support

    $25,000
  97. Scala FoundationPrinceton, NJ

    General support

    $24,000
  98. Church of the Heavenly RestAbilene, TX

    General support

    $22,500
  99. Abilene Philharmonic GuildAbilene, TX

    General support

    $20,000
  100. Gillespie County Committee on AgingFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $20,000
  101. Greater Amarillo Young LifeAmarillo, TX

    General support

    $20,000
  102. Parents Television CouncilBurbank, CA

    General support

    $20,000
  103. Taylor County History CenterBuffalo Gap, TX

    General support

    $20,000
  104. Young Life MilitaryBoone, IA

    General support

    $20,000
  105. Rescue the AnimalsAbilene, TX

    General support

    $17,500
  106. Abilene Zoological SocietyAbilene, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  107. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    General support

    $15,000
  108. Doss Volunteer Fire DepartmentDoss, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  109. Harper Volunteer Fire DeptHarper, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  110. Mason Volunteer Fire DeptMason, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  111. Old Jail Art CenterAlbany, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  112. Special Olympics TexasSan Antonio, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  113. St Mark's Episcopal ChurchAbilene, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  114. Stonewall Volunteer Fire DeptStonewall, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  115. Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  116. Texas Rural Health AssociationAbilene, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  117. Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire DeptKerrville, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  118. Christ Lutheran ChurchFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $13,000
  119. Expo Center of Taylor CountyAbilene, TX

    General support

    $10,250
  120. Abilene High School Booster ClubAbilene, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  121. Alamo Springs Volunteer Fire DeptFredericksburg, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  122. Amarillo Area FoundationAmarillo, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  123. American Spectator FoundationArlington, VA

    General support

    $10,000
  124. Ars Lyrica HoustonHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  125. Big Country Air Power IncAbilene, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  126. Boy Scouts of America Capitol AreaAustin, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  127. Callahan County Aging ServicesBaird, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  128. Cancer Services NetworkAbilene, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  129. Chorus AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  130. David Horowitz Freedom CenterValencia, CA

    General support

    $10,000
  131. Fredericksburg ChoraleFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  132. Fredericksburg Parks FoundationFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  133. Hill Country University CenterFredericksburg, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  134. Jim Ned Education FoundationTuscola, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  135. Just FactsConroe, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  136. Mission 2540Amarillo, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  137. Narrow Gate FoundationWilliamsport, TN

    General support

    $10,000
  138. San Antonio Life AcademySan Antonio, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  139. Texas State History Museum FoundationAustin, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  140. West Texas TribuneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  141. Wylie Bulldogs Education FoundationAbilene, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  142. Abilene Independent School DistrictAbilene, TX

    General support

    $9,000
  143. Anson Jones Memorial Medical FoundationAbilene, TX

    General support

    $8,000
  144. Museum of the West Texas FrontierStamford, TX

    General support

    $8,000
  145. Disability ResourcesAbilene, TX

    General support

    $7,500
  146. Ben Richey Boys RanchAbilene, TX

    General support

    $7,000
  147. Day Nursery of AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $6,500
  148. Kiwanis Club of Greater AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $6,500
  149. YMCA of AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $6,000
  150. 2535 WaterAmarillo, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  151. Abilene Back the Badge FoundationAbilene, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  152. Abilene Education FoundationAbilene, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  153. Abilene Freedom FestivalAbilene, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  154. Abilene Home Away From HomeAbilene, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  155. Alliance for Women and ChildrenAbilene, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  156. Basketball SmilesAbilene, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  157. Benjamin Rush InstituteAlexandria, VA

    General support

    $5,000
  158. Boy Scouts of America Texas Trails CouncilAbilene, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  159. Brookwood in GeorgetownGeorgetown, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  160. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationHouston, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  161. Fort Chadbourne FoundationBronte, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  162. Gillespie County Youth Livestock ShowFredericksbrg, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  163. Hill Country CasaKerrville, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  164. Legacy FoundationAustin, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  165. March of DimesArlington, VA

    General support

    $5,000
  166. Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VA

    General support

    $5,000
  167. Merkel FFAMerkel, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  168. Presbyterian Medical Care MissionAbilene, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  169. St Peter's Lutheran ChurchFredericksburg, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  170. Texas Tech Alumni AssociationLubbock, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  171. The Federalists Society for Law and Public Policy StudiesWashington, DC

    General support

    $5,000
  172. The Fort Griffin FandangleAlbany, NY

    General support

    $5,000
  173. Abilene Hope Haven IncAbilene, TX

    General support

    $4,000
  174. Junior League of AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $4,000
  175. Rotary Club of AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $3,000
  176. Abilene Fly FishersAbilene, TX

    General support

    $2,500
  177. Abilene Preservation LeagueAbilene, TX

    General support

    $2,500
  178. Abilene Tennis AssociationAbilene, TX

    General support

    $2,500
  179. Abilene Women of Outstanding AchievementAbilene, TX

    General support

    $2,500
  180. Global Samaritan ResourcesAbilene, TX

    General support

    $2,500
  181. Abilene Christian SchoolsAbilene, TX

    General support

    $2,455
  182. The Upside Down Club of Abilene IncAbilene, TX

    General support

    $2,000
  183. Veterans Assistance FundAustin, TX

    General support

    $2,000
  184. First Baptist Church of WintersWinters, TX

    General support

    $1,600
  185. Abilene Black Chamber of CommerceAbilene, TX

    General support

    $1,500
  186. Abilene Performing Arts CompanyAbilene, TX

    General support

    $1,500
  187. Holy Ghost Lutheran ChurchFredericksburg, TX

    General support

    $1,500
  188. Mountbatten HouseHighlands, TX

    General support

    $1,500
  189. Abilene Cooper Athletic Booster ClubAbilene, TX

    General support

    $1,300
  190. 12th Armored Division Memorial MuseumAbilene, TX

    General support

    $1,000
  191. Abilene Interfaith CouncilAbilene, TX

    General support

    $1,000
  192. Eula FFA Livestock AssociationClyde, TX

    General support

    $1,000
  193. Harmony Family ServicesAbilene, TX

    General support

    $1,000
  194. Hill Country SPCAFredericksburg, TX

    General support

    $1,000
  195. Merkel Livestock AssociationMerkel, TX

    General support

    $1,000
  196. Texas Family InstituteAbilene, TX

    General support

    $1,000
  197. View Volunteer Fire DepartmentAbilene, TX

    General support

    $1,000
  198. Faithworks of AbileneAbilene, TX

    General support

    $500
  199. Kendall County EMS - Memorial FundBoerne, TX

    General support

    $500
  200. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    General support

    $500
  201. Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia FLS, ME

    General support

    $500
  202. Historic Paramount Theatre of Abilene IncAbilene, TX

    General support

    $400

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture32 grants $6,391,30037% of the total
  2. Education20 grants $3,166,28818% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking9 grants $2,761,40016% of the total
  4. Animals4 grants $1,215,8337% of the total
  5. Youth development4 grants $1,102,0006% of the total
  6. Community development6 grants $672,3024% of the total
  7. 14 other causes42 grants $2,141,21612% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas166 grants $21,757,466
  2. Virginia5 grants $515,000
  3. Tennessee2 grants $410,000
  4. Arizona1 grant $300,000
  5. District of Columbia7 grants $270,000
  6. New York8 grants $200,500
  7. California2 grants $160,000
  8. Delaware1 grant $100,000
  9. Mississippi1 grant $100,000
  10. Missouri1 grant $75,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Dian Graves Owen StaiCHAIRMAN, TREASURER, DIR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Tucker S BridwellPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Hours 20Pay $475,000
  • Jane V BeardSECRETARY Hours 40Pay $285,000
  • Deborah O CarsonDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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