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William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 521829785  ·  Private foundation

William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.8M in annual giving against $157.8M in assets. This page documents the 843 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.8M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$157.8M
Total assets
843
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund funds

William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, community improvement, disability services, economic development, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, homeless population.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boys

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (TO MEET 5% REQUIRED DISTRIBUTION)
Kansas City, MO$1.6M2022
Rush University Medical Center
A NATIONAL TRIAL OF THE ELM LIFESTYLE PROGRAM AND REMISSION OF THE METABOLIC SYNDROME - YEAR 4
Chicago, IL$1.5M2022
Rush University Medical Center
A NATIONAL TRIAL OF THE ELM LIFESTYLE PROGRAM AND REMISSION OF THE METABOLIC SYNDROME - YEAR 3
Chicago, IL$1.5M2021
Rush University Medical Center
A NATIONAL TRIAL OF THE ELM LIFESTYLE PROGRAM AND REMISSION OF THE METABOLIC SYNDROME - YEAR 5
Chicago, IL$1.5M2023
Rush University Medical Center
A NATIONAL TRIAL OF THE ELM LIFESTYLE PROGRAM AND REMISSION OF THE METABOLIC SYNDROME - YEAR 6
Chicago, IL$1.3M2024
The Scranton Area Foundation
DAF - NEPA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Scranton, PA$1.1M2021
The Scranton Area Community Foundation
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Scranton, PA$1.0M2023
Rochester Area Community Foundation
DAF CONTRIBUTION
Rochester, NY$500K2024
The Luzerne Foundation
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Wilkesbarre, PA$500K2023
Commission on Economic Opportunity
MONSIGNOR ANDREW J. MCGOWAN CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING EXPANSION PROJECT
Wilkesbarre, PA$350K2023
Warren Village Inc
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH A TWO-GENERATION APPROACH
Denver, CO$225K2023
Volunteers in Medicine
SUPPORT STAFF TO INCREASE CONTINUITY OF CARE IN A FREE CLINIC SETTING
Wilkes Barre, PA$150K2022
Literacy Kansas City
ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY
Kansas City, MO$130K2024
Rockhurst High School
CHALLENGE: HURTADO SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Kansas City, MO$130K2024
Bishop Miege High School
THE HELPING HAND TUITION FUND
Shawnee Mission, KS$130K2024

William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$6.8M
2022$7.7M
2023$8.2M
2024$7.1M

How to apply for funding from William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund

William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund

Does William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund fund?
William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Rush University Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund give in grants?
William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund reported $6.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $29.8M over 843 grants.
Where is William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund located?
William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521829785.
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About this profile. This page is built from William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.