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.
Colorado
- Eagle County
Kansas/Missouri
BY INVITATION ONLY*
- Jackson County (MO)
- Wyandotte County (KS)
- Johnson County (KS)
Chicago
BY INVITATION ONLY*
Neighborhoods of Austin and North Lawndale
Pennsylvania
SPECIAL RESTRICTION**
- Lackawanna County
- Luzerne County
New York
- Monroe County
- Yates County
- Steuben County
- Ontario County
*INVITATION-ONLY PROCESS
LOIs are accepted by invitation only. Organizations in these regions may submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) only if they have received an invitation from us.
There is no process to request an invitation. Invitations are issued solely at our discretion and cannot be requested or solicited.
**SPECIAL RESTRICTION
Grant requests focused on Food Insecurity in this region are only eligible to submit a Letter of Inquiry following an invitation. Invitations cannot be solicited.