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MASON JAMES OWENS FOUNDATION INC
TRUMANSBURG, NY · EIN 332211266 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T12 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · mo4l.org
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mission · from form 990

TO REWARD ACTS OF KINDNESS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Mason James Owens Foundation honors the legacy of Mason Owens, a teenager who passed away in 2024, by recognizing and rewarding acts of kindness in the Trumansburg, NY community. The foundation operates through a student-nominated award system and an annual Lightsaber Walk event that celebrates kindness, courage, and joy. It supports local youth and promotes compassionate behavior through small rewards and a future scholarship.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Kindness Recognition Program
Monthly award program that reviews student-submitted nominations and rewards individuals who perform meaningful kind acts in the school and local community.
Lightsaber Walk
Annual community event where participants carry illuminated lightsabers to honor Mason Owens and raise funds for the foundation; includes music, food, and raffles.
Mason James Owens Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to a graduating student who exemplifies consistent kindness, compassion, and positive impact on others.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding an annual scholarship for students demonstrating kindness
      Plans to award an annual scholarship to a student who demonstrates consistent kindness, compassion, and positive impact, as part of its grantmaking activities.
  • Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
    • Hosting annual Lightsaber Walk event in honor of Mason Owens
      Organizes and hosts an annual Lightsaber Walk event to honor and celebrate the life of Mason Owens, featuring event registration, lightsaber distribution, and raffle entries as part of the experience.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Raising funds through Lightsaber Walk event
      Conducts fundraising through the annual Lightsaber Walk event, with all proceeds supporting the foundation's operations and programs.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Rewarding monthly acts of kindness with donated items
      Collects nominations for acts of kindness through a themed mailbox and selects individuals monthly to reward with donated items such as local gift certificates and sports gear.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
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1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • ALICE J WENTWORTH — SECRETARY
  • HAYLEY OWENS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JAMIE OWENS — PRESIDENT
  • LAURA JEAN SHANNON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Owens Family Partner — Family involved in leading and sustaining the foundation in honor of Mason Owens.
  • Trumansburg Central Schools Partner — Collaborates with the foundation to allow students to participate in the Lightsaber Walk without registration.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Kindness Recognition as Social Change Mechanism
    methodology: kindness-multiplier
    By recognizing and rewarding individual acts of kindness, we amplify prosocial behavior and foster a culture of compassion, because visible reinforcement of small positive actions inspires broader community participation and cumulative social impact.