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William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund

Chicago, IL EIN: 521829785 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund

A family foundation. Dedicated to furthering William McGowan's tradition of compassionate philanthropy and ethical leadership. Making grants in five communities and leading programs nationwide.

Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 75% of the 8,121 social services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund is a registered social services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 521829785. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521829785. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund is located in Chicago, IL, United States.

Based on official tax filings, William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund has $9M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

A family foundation. Dedicated to furthering William McGowan's tradition of compassionate philanthropy and ethical leadership. Making grants in five communities and leading programs nationwide. William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund is classified as a social services organization registered in United States.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 521829785, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Leo M••••••
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$9.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$18.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$13.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund

What is William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund?
William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund is a social services private non-operating foundation based in Chicago, United States. A family foundation. Dedicated to furthering William McGowan's tradition of compassionate philanthropy and ethical leadership. Making grants in five communities and leading programs nationwide.
Who leads William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund?
Leo Mcgowan serves as President.
Where is William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
What is William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M.
Is William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund trustworthy?
William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521829785.
What is William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund's website?
http://www.williamgmcgowanfund.org