WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND
CHICAGO, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
52-1829785
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
CHICAGO, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
52-1829785
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that has awarded a total of $7.1 million in grants to 247 grantees in 2024, with significant funding directed to Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Missouri. The fund is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Rush University Medical Center
$4.3M
14%
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
$1.8M
6%
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
$1.5M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
259
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND?
Yes. WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND give?
WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND awarded about 260 grants, totaling nearly $7.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include Rush University Medical Center, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, and RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND’s website.
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