The Margo Fowler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Margo Fowler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Riverwoods, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $119,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $19,750 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$119,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$19,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $119,500 | 4 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
The Margo Fowler Family Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Margo Fowler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $35,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $19,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Feinberg school of medicine, to support reserarch and social programs to help people and families affected by ftd | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Ftd research at mayo clinic | $20,000 |
| The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (Aftd) | To support research and programs to help people and families affected by ftd | $19,500 |
| Depaul University | Speech therapy programs for people with primary progressive aphasia (ppa) | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Fowler
- Mara Hunt
- David M Fowler
- Galen Guerrero
- Gabrielle Fowler
- Maresa Fowler
- Adrian Guerrero
Questions people ask
Does The Margo Fowler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Margo Fowler Family Foundation give?
$119,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $19,750.
Who runs The Margo Fowler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Fowler (Board Member & Executive Director), Mara Hunt (Chair), David M Fowler (Vice Chair & Treasurer) and Galen Guerrero (Board Member & Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Margo Fowler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and science and research.