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Deborah J & Peter A Magowan Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only San Francisco, California · EIN 201511142

Deborah J & Peter A Magowan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $451,250 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $338,500 the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$338,50017$4.0 million
2024$451,25015$3.9 million

How to apply

Deborah J & Peter A Magowan Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Deborah J & Peter A Magowan Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$175,000
Arizona1$100,000
California5$77,750
Florida2$33,000
North Carolina2$25,500
Illinois1$25,000
Virginia1$10,000
Mississippi1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Citizens Journalism Foundation
Austin, TX
To promote truth and transparency through investigative journalism, whistleblower support and first amendment. To provide legal protection to those who want to bring truth to light.$125,000
Turning Point USA
Phoenix, AZ
To expose the lies of socialism, big government and marxist identity politics and to energize young people to love america.$100,000
Convention of States Foundation
Houston, TX
To educate americans about solution provided in article v of constitution to rein federal government and restore the power to the sovereign citizens of the states.$50,000
Prager University Foundation
Sherman Oaks, CA
To promote what is true, what is excellent and what is noble through digital media.$50,000
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
To provide various support to students and faculty.$25,000
Wake Forest Fund
Charlotte, NC
Provide opportunities to students to pursue their potentials.$25,000
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
West Palm Beach, FL
Provide needs for dogs and cats affordable medical services, humane education and reuniting lost pets with their families.$23,000
The Clare Boothe Center for Conservative Women
Herndon, VA
To educate, mentore and promoting conservative women. Mission includes a commitment to promoting successful conservative women who can serve as healthy role models for young women everywhere.$10,000
Maven Project
San Francisco, CA
To empower primary care providers with knowlwedge, confidence,support and helps serve their patient with prompt access to outstanding medicial care.$10,000
Boys & Girls Club Palm Beach
W Palm Beach, FL
Support young people especially those in need to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens.$10,000
San Francisco Fall Showfine Arts Museum of SF
San Francisco, CA
Support opening night gala for arts and decorative designs.$10,000
Griot Arts
Clarkdale, MS
Program is dedicated to bridging the gap between artistic passion and professional growth, providing tools, training and opportunities to thrive in the creative economy.$5,000
Ctr for Volunteer & Non Profit Leadership-Sf D BL
San Raphael, CA
To benefit kalmanovitz child development center for children with special needs.$5,000
Wender Weis Foundation for Children
Palo Alto, CA
Provide help to underserved children with the opportunity to attend live event or receive be-a- hero boxes for the holidays.$2,750
Pediatric Brain Tumor
Winston Salem, NC
Support research for pediatric brain cancer.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Deborah J & Peter A Magowan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Deborah J & Peter A Magowan Foundation Inc give?

$451,250 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Deborah J & Peter A Magowan Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Magowan (Ceo) and Pam J Wilson (Secretary/Treasurer).

What does Deborah J & Peter A Magowan Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.

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