Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc
Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $451,250 to organizations including journalism, education, civic advocacy, arts, health, and animal-rescue organizations.
Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc gave $451K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state Texas. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $451,250
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,083
- +51.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,704,027
- -9.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2100 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 563-5581
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Citizens Journalism Foundation ($125K). Together the top 10 received $428K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 69 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (39%), Arizona (22%), and California (17%), followed by Florida (7%) and North Carolina (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 233% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $263K (2022) to $451K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $451K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Journalism Foundation Austin, TX | To promote truth and transparency through investigative journalism, whistleblower support and first amendment. To provide legal protection to those who want to bring truth to light. | $125,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | To expose the lies of socialism, big government and marxist identity politics and to energize young people to love America. | $100,000 |
| Convention of States Foundation Houston, TX | To educate americans about solution provided in article v of constitution to rein federal government and restore the power to the sovereign citizens of the states. | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | To promote what is true, what is excellent and what is noble through digital media. | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | To Provide Various Support to Students and Faculty. | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest Fund Charlotte, NC | Provide Opportunities to Students to Pursue Their Potentials. | $25,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | Provide needs for dogs and cats affordable medical services, humane education and reuniting lost pets with their families. | $23,000 |
| The Clare Boothe Center for Conservative Women Herndon, VA | To educate, mentore and promoting conservative women. Mission includes a commitment to promoting successful conservative women who can serve as healthy role models for young women everywhere. | $10,000 |
| Maven Project San Francisco, CA | To empower primary care providers with knowlwedge, confidence,support and helps serve their patient with prompt access to outstanding medicial care. | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Palm Beach W Palm Beach, FL | Support young people especially those in need to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,704,027 | $255,584 | $531,423 | $451,250 | 15 | $451,250 | $84,902 | $193,728 |
| 2023 | $2,995,136 | $-45,981 | $492,135 | $338,500 | 17 | $338,500 | $40,479 | $198,973 |
| 2022 | $3,524,884 | $9,790 | $341,767 | $262,500 | 16 | $262,500 | — | $224,922 |
| 2021 | $3,856,861 | $604,252 | $533,212 | $441,000 | 9 | $450,800 | $521,840 | $263,920 |
| 2020 | $4,122,099 | $1,341,789 | $465,614 | $413,500 | 12 | — | $1,292,374 | $213,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $194K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Prager University Foundation describes its mission as promoting American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media. Northwestern University describes its commitments as excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth. Griot Arts says it provides arts education and workforce-development opportunities in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $451,250. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $125,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $125,000 to Citizens Journalism Foundation for investigative journalism, whistleblower support, and First Amendment-related work; $100,000 to Turning Point USA; $50,000 to Convention of States Foundation; and $50,000 to Prager University Foundation. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Northwestern University and Wake Forest Fund, and $23,000 to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah Magowan as CEO and Pam J Wilson as secretary/treasurer.
Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc is led by Deborah Magowan, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Magowan
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pam J. Wilson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
$10K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pam J Royer (2020) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $10K, to Pam J Wilson (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc
How much does Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc give each year?
Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc gave $451K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $339K across 17 grants.
What is Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,083, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc give grants?
Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (22%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Citizens Journalism Foundation ($125,000), Turning Point USA ($100,000) and Convention of States Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc?
Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $451K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Prager University Foundation describes its mission as promoting American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc's EIN?
Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1511142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Deborah J & Peter a Magowan Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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