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Dian Graves Owen Foundation: 202 grants to organizations, $24.1 million (tax year ended December 2024)

Dian Graves Owen Foundation, a private foundation in Abilene, TX, paid 202 grants to organizations totaling $24,107,466 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 17, 2025. The largest was $4,000,000 to Abilene Heritage Square in Abilene, TX for general support.

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EIN
752682536
Based in
Abilene, TX
Assets
$416,346,315
Grants paid
$24,107,466
Tax year ended
December 2024

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed November 17, 2025, IRS object ID 202503219349106580. It reported $24,107,466 in grants paid; 202 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Abilene Heritage SquareAbilene, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$4,000,000apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,516,400apps.irs.gov
McMurry UniversityAbilene, TXGeneral supportEducation$2,003,500apps.irs.gov
West Texas Rehab CenterAbilene, TXGeneral support$1,255,500apps.irs.gov
Houston Grand OperaHouston, TXGeneral support$1,175,000apps.irs.gov
Abilene Youth Sports AuthorityAbilene, TXGeneral supportYouth development$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Grover Nelson Park Zoological FoundationAbilene, TXGeneral support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Fredericksburg Tennis Center FoundationAustin, TXGeneral support$625,000apps.irs.gov
Abilene Improvement CorporationAbilene, TXGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$513,302apps.irs.gov
Admiral Nimitz FoundationFredericksburg, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$506,500apps.irs.gov
Discipleship Network of AmericaSignal Mountain, TNGeneral support$400,000apps.irs.gov
Fredericksburg Theater CompanyFredericksburg, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$375,000apps.irs.gov
The Leadership InstituteArlington, TXGeneral support$340,000apps.irs.gov
Hardin Simmons UniversityAbilene, TXGeneral supportEducation$333,333apps.irs.gov
Frontier TexasAbilene, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$315,000apps.irs.gov
Regional Victim Crisis CenterAbilene, TXGeneral support$300,000apps.irs.gov
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZGeneral support$300,000apps.irs.gov
Food Bank of AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral supportFood, agriculture and nutrition$266,666apps.irs.gov
Big Country Athletic Hall of FameAbilene, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$253,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of Fredericksburg Nature CenterFredericksburg, TXGeneral supportEnvironment$250,000apps.irs.gov
Meals On WheelsAbilene, TXGeneral support$207,500apps.irs.gov
Do No HarmGlen Allen, VAGeneral supportPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$200,000apps.irs.gov
Stand Together IncArlington, VAGeneral support$200,000apps.irs.gov
TLR FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Texas State Technical College FoundationWaco, TXGeneral support$200,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral support$199,109apps.irs.gov
All Kind Animal InitiativeAbilene, TXGeneral supportAnimal-related$183,333apps.irs.gov
Abilene Philharmonic AssociationAbilene, TXGeneral support$164,610apps.irs.gov
Abilene Chamber of Commerce FoundationAbilene, TXGeneral support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Compass School of TexasDallas, TXGeneral support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Cook Children's Health FoundationFort Worth, TXGeneral support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CAGeneral supportEducation$150,000apps.irs.gov
Abilene Arts AllianceAbilene, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$131,300apps.irs.gov
Humanities TexasAustin, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$125,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Tech Foundation IncLubbock, TXGeneral supportEducation$125,000apps.irs.gov
Hill Country Community Needs CouncilFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$101,500apps.irs.gov
American Private RadioOxford, MSGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$100,000apps.irs.gov
Bethany Lutheran ChurchFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
BienvenidoLubbock, TXGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Intercollegiate Studies InstituteWilmington, DEGeneral supportEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Media Research CenterAlexandria, VAGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Grace MuseumAbilene, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$100,000apps.irs.gov
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXGeneral support$99,408apps.irs.gov
TSTC FoundationWaco, TXGeneral supportEducation$90,000apps.irs.gov
Fellowship of Christian AthletesAbilene, TXGeneral support$87,000apps.irs.gov
Good Samaritan CenterFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$77,500apps.irs.gov
Friends of the GapBuffalo Gap, TXGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$75,000apps.irs.gov
Stone Owl InstituteAbilene, TXGeneral support$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Global Orphan ProjectKansas City, MOGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$75,000apps.irs.gov
Network of Enlightened WomenWashington, DCGeneral support$60,000apps.irs.gov
Big Brothers Big Sisters AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Blair House FoundationWashington, DCGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Capital Research CenterWashington, DCGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of Western North CarolinaAsheville, NCGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Fishers Consultation and Design IncAbilene, TXGeneral supportEmployment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Fort Griffin Fandangle AssociationAlbany, TXGeneral supportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Fredericksburg Isd Education FoundationFredericksburg, TXGeneral supportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Fund for American StudiesWashington, DCGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Goodwill Industries of DallasDallas, TXGeneral supportEmployment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Houses for HealingAbilene, TXGeneral supportHealth care$50,000apps.irs.gov
Moving Picture InstituteNew York, NYGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
Realclear FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Business Hall of Fame FoundationHouston, TXGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Salvation Army of AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Contemporary ArtsAbilene, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$40,000apps.irs.gov
Christian Service CenterAbilene, TXGeneral support$40,000apps.irs.gov
Foundation for Cultural ReviewNew York, NYGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$40,000apps.irs.gov
Gillespie County Historical Society IncFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$40,000apps.irs.gov
Joseph Thomas FoundationAbilene, TXGeneral supportHuman services$40,000apps.irs.gov
National Center for Children's Illustrated LiteratureAbilene, TXGeneral support$40,000apps.irs.gov
Young Life AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral support$40,000apps.irs.gov
Athletes United Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXGeneral support$35,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of the Texas Hill CoFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Christian Homes and Family ServicesAbilene, TXGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Dyess We Care TeamAbilene, TXGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
National Association of ScholarsNew York, NYGeneral supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DCGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Willow City Volunteer Fire DepartmentWillow City, TXGeneral support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire DeptFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$27,000apps.irs.gov
Junior Achievement of AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral support$26,000apps.irs.gov
Abode Contemplative Care for the DyingSan Antonio, TXGeneral supportHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Encounter for Culture and EducationNew York Ny, NYGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Foundation for Economic EducationIrvington, NYGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Fredericksburg Music ClubFredericksburg, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Historic Cane Hill IncLincoln, ARGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral supportPublic and societal benefit$25,000apps.irs.gov
Laura W Bush Institute for Women's HealthAbilene, TXGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Methodist Health System FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Positive Coaching AllianceHouston, TXGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Pregnancy Resources of AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$25,000apps.irs.gov
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXGeneral supportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
St Mary's SchoolFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Epoch Times AssociationNew York, NYGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Scala FoundationPrinceton, NJGeneral support$24,000apps.irs.gov
Church of the Heavenly RestAbilene, TXGeneral support$22,500apps.irs.gov
Abilene Philharmonic GuildAbilene, TXGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Gillespie County Committee On AgingFredericksburg, TXGeneral supportHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Amarillo Young LifeAmarillo, TXGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Parents Television CouncilBurbank, TXGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Taylor County History CenterBuffalo Gap, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$20,000apps.irs.gov
Young Life MilitaryBoone, IAGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Rescue the AnimalsAbilene, TXGeneral supportAnimal-related$17,500apps.irs.gov
Abilene Zoological SocietyAbilene, TXGeneral supportAnimal-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Alzheimer's AssociationAbilene, TXGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Doss Volunteer Fire DepartmentDoss, TXGeneral supportPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$15,000apps.irs.gov
Harper Volunteer Fire DeptHarper, TXGeneral supportPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$15,000apps.irs.gov
Mason Volunteer Fire DeptMason, TXGeneral supportPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$15,000apps.irs.gov
Old Jail Art CenterAlbany, TXGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Special Olympics TexasSan Antonio, TXGeneral supportRecreation and sports$15,000apps.irs.gov
St Mark's Episcopal ChurchAbilene, TXGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Stonewall Volunteer Fire DeptStonewall, TXGeneral supportPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$15,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TXGeneral supportHousing and shelter$15,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Rural Health AssociationAbilene, TXGeneral supportHealth care$15,000apps.irs.gov
Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire DeptKerrville, TXGeneral supportPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$15,000apps.irs.gov
Christ Lutheran ChurchFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$13,000apps.irs.gov
Expo Center of Taylor CountyAbilene, TXGeneral supportRecreation and sports$10,250apps.irs.gov
Abilene High School Booster ClubAbilene, TXGeneral supportEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Alamo Springs Volunteer Fire DeptFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Amarillo Area FoundationAmarillo, TXGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
American Spectator FoundationArlington, VAGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ars Lyrica HoustonHouston, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Big Country Air Power IncAbilene, TXGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Boy Scouts of America Capitol AreaAustin, TXGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Callahan County Aging ServicesBaird, TXGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cancer Services NetworkAbilene, TXGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Chorus AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
David Horowitz Freedom CenterSherman Oaks, CAGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Fredericksburg ChoraleFredericksburg, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Fredericksburg Parks FoundationFredericksburg, TXGeneral supportRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hill Country University CenterFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Jim Ned Education FoundationTuscola, TXGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Just FactsConroe, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mission 2540Amarillo, TXGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Narrow Gate FoundationDuck River, TNGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
San Antonio Life AcademySan Antonio, TXGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Texas State History Museum FoundationAustin, TXGeneral supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
West Texas TribuneAbilene, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Wylie Bulldogs Education FoundationAbilene, TXGeneral supportEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Abilene Independent School DistrictAbilene, TXGeneral support$9,000apps.irs.gov
Anson Jones Memorial Medical FoundationAbilene, TXGeneral support$8,000apps.irs.gov
Museum of the West Texas FrontierStamford, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$8,000apps.irs.gov
Disability ResourcesAbilene, TXGeneral supportHuman services$7,500apps.irs.gov
Ben Richey Boys RanchAbilene, TXGeneral support$7,000apps.irs.gov
Day Nursery of AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral support$6,500apps.irs.gov
Kiwanis Club of Greater AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral support$6,500apps.irs.gov
YMCA of AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
2535 WaterAmarillo, TXGeneral supportPublic and societal benefit$5,000apps.irs.gov
Abilene Back the Badge FoundationAbilene, TXGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$5,000apps.irs.gov
Abilene Education FoundationAbilene, TXGeneral supportEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Abilene Freedom FestivalAbilene, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Abilene Home Away From HomeAbilene, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Alliance for Women and ChildrenAbilene, TXGeneral supportHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Basketball SmilesAbilene, TXGeneral supportYouth development$5,000apps.irs.gov
Benjamin Rush InstituteDFW Airport, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Boy Scouts of America Texas Trails CouncilAbilene, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Brookwood in GeorgetownGeorgetown, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Fort Chadbourne FoundationBronte, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Gillespie County Youth Livestock ShowFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Hill Country CasaKerrville, TXGeneral supportCivil rights, social action and advocacy$5,000apps.irs.gov
Legacy FoundationAustin, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
March of DimesAbilene, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral supportEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Merkel FfaMerkel, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Presbyterian Medical Care MissionAbilene, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
St Peter's Lutheran ChurchFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Tech Alumni AssociationLubbock, TXGeneral supportEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Federalists Society for Law and Public Policy StudiesWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Fort Griffin FandangleAlbany, NYGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Abilene Hope Haven IncAbilene, TXGeneral supportHousing and shelter$4,000apps.irs.gov
Junior League of AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral supportCommunity improvement and capacity building$4,000apps.irs.gov
Rotary Club of AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Abilene Fly FishersAbilene, TXGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Abilene Preservation LeagueAbilene, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Abilene Tennis AssociationAbilene, TXGeneral supportRecreation and sports$2,500apps.irs.gov
Abilene Women of Outstanding AchievementAbilene, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Global Samaritan ResourcesAbilene, TXGeneral supportInternational, foreign affairs and national security$2,500apps.irs.gov
Abilene Christian SchoolsAbilene, TXGeneral supportEducation$2,455apps.irs.gov
The Upside Down Club of Abilene IncAbilene, TXGeneral supportHuman services$2,000apps.irs.gov
Veterans Assistance FundAustin, TXGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
First Baptist Church of WintersWinters, TXGeneral support$1,600apps.irs.gov
Abilene Black Chamber of CommerceAbilene, TXGeneral support$1,500apps.irs.gov
Abilene Performing Arts CompanyAbilene, TXGeneral supportArts, culture and humanities$1,500apps.irs.gov
Holy Ghost Lutheran ChurchFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$1,500apps.irs.gov
Mountbatten HouseHighlands, TXGeneral support$1,500apps.irs.gov
Abilene Cooper Athletic Booster ClubAbilene, TXGeneral supportRecreation and sports$1,300apps.irs.gov
12TH Armored Division Memorial MuseumAbilene, TXGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Abilene Interfaith CouncilAbilene, TXGeneral supportReligion-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
Eula Ffa Livestock AssociationClyde, TXGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Harmony Family ServicesAbilene, TXGeneral supportHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Hill Country SpcaFredericksburg, TXGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Merkel Livestock AssociationMerkel, TXGeneral supportEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Family InstituteAbilene, TXGeneral supportHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
View Volunteer Fire DepartmentAbilene, TXGeneral supportPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$1,000apps.irs.gov
Faithworks of AbileneAbilene, TXGeneral supportEducation$500apps.irs.gov
Kendall County Ems - Memorial FundBoerne, TXGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Tunnel To Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, MEGeneral supportPublic and societal benefit$500apps.irs.gov
Historic Paramount Theatre of Abilene IncAbilene, TXGeneral support$400apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Texas$21,757,466
Virginia$515,000
Tennessee$410,000
Arizona$300,000
District of Columbia$270,000
New York$200,500
California$160,000
Mississippi$100,000

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