Private foundation · EIN 73-1624393 · McAlester, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McGowan Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $25K total, median $3,200. 88% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$25K
Median grant
$3,200
Stays in OK
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Paws of McAlesterMcAlester, OKGeneral$5,250
McAlester Area Arts & HumanitiesMcAlester, OKGeneral$5,000
Ryans House Child Advocacy CenterMcAlester, OKGeneral$5,000
Cherokee ClubMcAlester, OKGeneral$3,900
Leadership OklahomaOklahoma City, OKGeneral$2,500
Mt Triumph Baptist ChurchOklahoma City, OKReligious$1,000
Knights of ColumbusNew Haven, CTReligious$1,000
Mvp Booster ClubMcAlester, OKGeneral$1,000

By state: Oklahoma 7 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

McGowan Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McAlester, Oklahoma, administered in care of Michael N McGowan, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does McGowan Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does McGowan Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $25K across 8 grants, a median of $3,200.

Where does McGowan Family Foundation give?

Oklahoma (7 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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