Max Funding
Varies
Due Date
Jul 8, 2026

Application Type
LOI Accepted
FUNDER DETAILS
FUNDER TYPE
Family Foundation, Private
FUNDING FREQUENCY
Triannual Cycles
FUNDING DURATION
One-Year Grant
USE OF FUNDS
Programs/Projects, General Operating
RESTRICTIONS
Restricted
ELIGIBILITY
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations
PROGRAM AREAS
Mental Health, Education, Human Services, Housing, Food Security, Homelessness, Spirituality, Children, K-12 Education, Healthcare
LOCATIONS
Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois
The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund makes community grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, with the goal of fostering healthy, independent, and sustainable lives.
Education
Including out-of-school programs; charter, faith-based, and alternative schools; and scholarships for high-potential students in K-12 private education.
Human Services
With an emphasis on access to housing, as well as addressing barriers to food and work.
Healthcare
Primarily, access to care.
You work in:
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*
Letters of Inquiry and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To be considered during a specific grant cycle, your LOI or application must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on the deadline date.
Deadlines:
January 8
April 8
July 8
About The Grant
Requirements
You are a 501(c )(3).
You are applying for either program or operations support.
Requires reports.
FOUNDATION NAME
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund
FUNDER TYPE
Family Foundation, Private
CONTACT
Email: grants@mcgowanfund.org