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Mr Owl Foundation

EIN 32-0397570 · MA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in MA, DC, CA +1
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Mr Owl Foundation based in MA paid 11 grants totaling $176K to 11 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $55K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, NOTICEABILITY INC, and ST FRANCIS HOUSE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,613,238
Giving (latest yr)
$176,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
11
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • New England Aquarium$55,000
  • Noticeability Inc$25,000
  • St Francis House$16,000
  • Flying Kites Inc$15,000
  • Pine Street Inn$15,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$146,000 · 8 grants
  • District of Columbia$10,000 · 1 grant
  • California$10,000 · 1 grant
  • New Mexico$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

New England Aquarium
Boston, 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
Noticeability Inc
Cambridge, MA
Helps Students With Dyslexia Identify Their Unique Strengths and Build Self-esteem
$25,000
St Francis House
Boston, MA
Rebuilds Lives by Providing Refugeand Pathways to Stability for Homeless Adults
$16,000
Pine Street Inn
Boston, MA
Helps Homeless Individuals Move From the Streets and Shelter to a Home
$15,000
Flying Kites Inc
Boston, MA
Equips Early Childhood Educators and Primary Teachers IN Kenya's Communities With the Skills They Need
$15,000
World Central Kitchen
Washington, DC
Using the Power of Food to Empower Communities and Strengthen Economies
$10,000
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Improve the Health and Lives of People Affected by Poverty OR Emegerncy Situations
$10,000
Wings of America
Santa Fe, NM
Builds Healthy Native Communities Using Youth Running Initiatives
$10,000
Crossroads for Kids Inc
Boston, MA
Provides Guidance, Resources, and Confidence to All of Our Young People
$10,000
Precious Project Inc
Brookline, MA
Offers High Quality Education and Care to Orphaned and Vulnerable Children IN Rural Tanzania
$5,000
The Lenny Zakim Fund
Boston, 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

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Mr Owl Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Mr Owl Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $176K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $55K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, NOTICEABILITY INC, ST FRANCIS HOUSE, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Mr Owl Foundation is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Mr Owl Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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