William G McGowan Charitable Fund
Accepts applications
William G McGowan Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.9 million in 298 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.9 million
- Number of grants298
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$229 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.7 million the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.7 million | 259 | $217 million |
| 2024 | $7.9 million | 298 | $229 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grants 30 S Wacker Drive Suite 3825, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 544-4412, grants@mcgowanfund.org |
| What to submit | See web-site for application information and requirements. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What William G McGowan Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 114 | $2.9 million |
| Kansas | 52 | $1.2 million |
| Colorado | 24 | $984,497 |
| Missouri | 28 | $887,500 |
| New York | 17 | $881,300 |
| Illinois | 21 | $235,835 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $113,684 |
| Virginia | 2 | $100,014 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $91,550 |
| Michigan | 2 | $83,362 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| King's College | General operations | $500,000 |
| Foodlink Inc | General operations | $250,000 |
| The Luzeme Fund | General operations | $250,000 |
| Allied Services Foundation | General operations | $150,000 |
| Warren Village Inc | General operations | $150,000 |
| Commission on Economic Opportunity | General operations | $150,000 |
| Bishop Miege High School | General operations | $140,000 |
| Rockhurst High School | General operations | $130,000 |
| Literacy Kansas City | General operations | $130,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | General operations | $125,000 |
| Vibrant Health (Turner House Clinic Inc) | General operations | $125,000 |
| Bishop Ward High School | General operations | $125,000 |
| King's College | General operations | $125,000 |
| Cristo Rey Kansas City | General operations | $100,000 |
| Crosspurpose | General operations | $100,000 |
| Icstars | General operations | $100,000 |
| Growing Futures Early Education Center | General operations | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas | General operations | $100,000 |
| Colorado Homeless Families Inc DBA Beyondhome | General operations | $100,000 |
| Allone Charities | General operations | $100,000 |
| Pawsperity | General operations | $100,000 |
| Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach Inc | General operations | $90,000 |
| Columbia University Columbia Business School | Scholarships | $88,300 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management | Scholarships | $86,550 |
| University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business | Scholarships | $83,830 |
| Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management | Scholarships | $83,610 |
| Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business | Scholarships | $80,620 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business | Scholarships | $78,362 |
| University of Michigan Ross School of Business | Scholarships | $78,362 |
| Duke University Fuqua School of Business | Scholarships | $77,925 |
| University of Virginia Darden School of Business | Scholarships | $75,014 |
| Notre Dame de Sion | General operations | $75,000 |
| Safehome Inc | General operations | $70,000 |
| Georgetown University McDonough School of Business | Scholarships | $67,184 |
| Nativitymiguel School of Scranton | General operations | $60,000 |
| Marywood University | General operations | $60,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania | General operations | $60,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General operations | $60,000 |
| Wyoming Valley Children's Assoication | General operations | $60,000 |
| Saint Joseph's Center | General operations | $60,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Peckrill
- Janet Crombie Thru 22025
- Darice Bailey Begin 12025
- William P McGowan
- Leo McGowan
- Gertrude McGowan
- Brian McGowan
- A Joseph Rosica
- Daniel Rosica
- Mark Rosica
- Mary McGowan-Swartz
- Daniel McGowan
- Marianne Rosica-Brand
- Patrick McGowan
- Megan McGowan
Questions people ask
Does William G McGowan Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does William G McGowan Charitable Fund give?
$7.9 million in tax year 2024, across 298 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs William G McGowan Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian Peckrill (Executive Director), Janet Crombie Thru 22025 (Dir of Finance & Administration), Darice Bailey Begin 12025 (Dir of Finance & Administration) and William P McGowan (Chairman of the Board) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does William G McGowan Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.