The Jake Owen Foundation is committed to helping people, in the places they call home. The JOF is a nationally active charitable organization, with a local approach.
The Jake Owen Foundation’s recent grantmaking centers on assistance to indigent families, with repeated support for children’s hospitals, local churches, scholarship groups, and community nonprofits that deliver basic help. Its grants are usually in the $15,000 to $25,000 range, but the recent record also includes larger awards such as $55,000 to Monterey Peninsula Foundation and $50,000 to St Jude Children's Hospital ALSAC. The pattern suggests a funder that mixes regional giving with a strong preference for direct service and short-term relief. In Florida, the foundation has backed a cluster of Indian River County organizations, including Trinity Episcopal Church, Scholarship Foundation-Indian River County Inc, United Way of Indian River County, and Boys & Girls Club of Indian River. Outside that local core, it has also supported institutions such as Mayo Clinic Dept of Development in Rochester and St Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, showing that the foundation’s reach extends beyond one community while still staying focused on helping households with immediate needs.
A large share of the foundation’s giving is tied to basic-needs assistance. Recent grants include $55,000 to Monterey Peninsula Foundation and $50,000 to St Jude Children's Hospital ALSAC, both classified as assistance to indigent families. The same theme appears in awards to Mayo Clinic Dept of Development in Rochester and Treasure Coast Community Health in Vero Beach. Its local education and youth work is visible in support for Scholarship Foundation-Indian River County Inc and Boys & Girls Club of Indian River. The foundation has also funded Youth Guidance Donation Fund of Indian River County Inc and Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Inidan River and Okeechobee Counties, which points to an emphasis on youth-serving organizations. Healthcare and family support show up through Children's Home Society of Florida and Hibiscus Children's Center Inc, along with Trinity Episcopal Church and Quail Valley Charities, which appear in multiple recent grant years.
Typical grants cluster tightly around the middle of the distribution: p25 is $15,000, median is $20,000, and p75 is $25,000. Recent awards show repeat support over multiple years for several recipients, including St Jude Children's Hospital ALSAC, Mayo Clinic Dept of Development, Trinity Episcopal Church, Scholarship Foundation-Indian River County Inc, Quail Valley Charities, United Way of Indian River County, and Youth Guidance Donation Fund of Indian River County Inc. The foundation makes grants through a general grants and sponsorships program, and it accepts unsolicited proposals.
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Most grants fall between $15K and $25K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$25K
About 5% of grants go to recipients in FL.
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The giving footprint is regional, with Florida receiving the most grants. Indian River County is the strongest recurring local area, with Vero Beach appearing often and additional awards in Fort Pierce and Jensen Beach. Outside Florida, recent grants also reached Memphis, Rochester, Monterey, and Forest Hills. All of the recent grants in the dataset went to U.S. recipients.
The foundation funds nonprofits working on assistance to indigent families, with recent awards also tied to child and youth programs, education, healthcare, fitness, nutrition, enrichment, and crisis care. The recent grant list shows repeated support for hospitals, scholarship groups, youth organizations, and community service nonprofits.
The distribution centers at $20,000. The 25th percentile is $15,000 and the 75th percentile is $25,000, so most grants fall in a relatively narrow band around that amount.
Yes. Its active general grants and sponsorships program accepts unsolicited proposals.
Florida is the top state by grant count. Within Florida, Vero Beach and Indian River County appear frequently, along with awards in Fort Pierce and Jensen Beach.
Several recipients appear across multiple years, including St Jude Children's Hospital ALSAC, Mayo Clinic Dept of Development, Trinity Episcopal Church, Scholarship Foundation-Indian River County Inc, Quail Valley Charities, United Way of Indian River County, and Youth Guidance Donation Fund of Indian River County Inc. That pattern shows repeat support rather than one-time giving only.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital ALSAC | Memphis, TN | $50,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Vero Beach, FL | $35,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Mayo Clinic Dept of Development | Rochester, MN | $35,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Scholarship Foundation-Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Children's Home Society of Florida | Vero Beach, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Boys & Girls Club of Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| United Way of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Treasure Coast Community Health | Vero Beach, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Hibiscus Children's Center Inc | Jensen Beach, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Youth Guidance Donation Fund of Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Quail Valley Charities | Vero Beach, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Mardy Fish Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Inidan River and Okeechobee Counties | Fort Pierce, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| The Arc of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | $23,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Wounded Warriors Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Indian River Habitat for Humanity | VERO BEACH, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Indian River County Healthy Start | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Mental Health Association of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| VNA Hospice of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| AlzheimersParkinson Association | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomye Foundation | Forest Hills, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Safe Families for Children | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Keystone Education Center | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Homeless Children's Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Indian River Golf Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| The Hope for Families Center Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| The Learning Alliance | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Senior Resource Association | Vero Beach, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Catholic Charities Samaritan Center | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Friends of Indian River County Library Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Childcare Resources of Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Seek the Lamb | Vero Beach, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center | Vero Beach, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| The Buggy Bunch | Vero Beach, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch | Vero Beach, FL | $12,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Life Ring Foundation | Roanoke, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| The Indian River Education Fund Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Indian River Grapefruit Pro-AM (Vero Beach Country Club) | Vero Beach, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Magnolia Learning Center | Fort Pierce, FL | $8,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Indian River State College Foundation Inc | Fort Pierce, FL | $8,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Greater Good Music | Towson, MD | $6,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Harpeth Conservatory | Brentwood, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Space Coast Runners | Merritt Island, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Toys for Tots - Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Vero Classical School | Vero Beach, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Goose Flights Inc | Boca Raton, FL | $4,098 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
| Pencil | Nashville, TN | $2,000 | 2025 | Assistance to Indigent Families |
St Jude Children's Hospital ALSAC
$50,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Trinity Episcopal Church
$35,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Mayo Clinic Dept of Development
$35,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Scholarship Foundation-Indian River County Inc
$30,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Children's Home Society of Florida
$25,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Boys & Girls Club of Indian River
$25,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Assistance to Indigent Families
Quail Valley Charities
$25,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Mardy Fish Foundation
$25,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Inidan River and Okeechobee Counties
$25,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Indian River Habitat for Humanity
$20,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Indian River County Healthy Start
$20,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Assistance to Indigent Families
Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomye Foundation
$20,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Safe Families for Children
$20,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Keystone Education Center
$20,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Homeless Children's Foundation
$20,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Indian River Golf Foundation
$20,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Catholic Charities Samaritan Center
$15,000Assistance to Indigent Families
American Cancer Society Inc
$15,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Friends of Indian River County Library Inc
$15,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Seek the Lamb
$15,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Care Net Pregnancy Center
$15,000Assistance to Indigent Families
The Buggy Bunch
$15,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch
$12,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Life Ring Foundation
$10,000Assistance to Indigent Families
The Indian River Education Fund Inc
$10,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Indian River Grapefruit Pro-AM (Vero Beach Country Club)
$10,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Magnolia Learning Center
$8,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Greater Good Music
$6,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Harpeth Conservatory
$5,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Space Coast Runners
$5,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Toys for Tots - Vero Beach
$5,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Vero Classical School
$5,000Assistance to Indigent Families
Goose Flights Inc
$4,098Assistance to Indigent Families