Who We Are
A family foundation, a living commitment.
Founded in 1993, the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund is inspired by William McGowan’s tradition of compassionate philanthropy and ethical leadership. Accordingly, the Fund supports evidence-based programs aimed at supporting individuals and families as they build sustainable lives, as well as initiatives furthering the resurgence of ethics in our nation. We’re directed by an active, 11-member board.
The Details
Headquartered in Chicago, serving five communities and the nation.
Our grant making serves five regions:
- Colorado*
- Denver County
- Eagle County
- Kansas/Missouri (By invitation only**)
- Jackson County (MO)
- Wyandotte County (KS)
- Johnson County (KS)
- New York
- Monroe County
- Yates County
- Steuben County
- Ontario County
- Pennsylvania
- Lackawanna County
- Luzerne County
- Chicago (By invitation only**)
- Neighborhoods of Austin and North Lawndale
*Grantmaking in Colorado will be focused on serving the unhoused population.
**LOIs are accepted by invitation only. Learn more about our grantmaking eligibility rules.