J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg
J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg is a private foundation, based in Plains, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $233K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $7K.
J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg at a glance
In short: J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg gave $8K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,093
- -52.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,156
- -52.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $232,975
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $17K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,093 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,975 | $9,120 | $12,282 | $8,093 | 7 | $10,023 | $6,861 | $12,297 |
| 2024 | $235,764 | $37,934 | $23,616 | $17,094 | 7 | $19,789 | $34,107 | $10,794 |
| 2023 | $221,814 | $12,285 | $7,724 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,220 | $10,781 | $11,594 |
| 2022 | $217,253 | $13,683 | $15,082 | $12,048 | 6 | $13,043 | $10,282 | $12,709 |
| 2021 | $218,652 | $16,226 | $14,296 | $10,840 | 7 | $12,525 | $14,460 | $13,733 |
| 2020 | $219,519 | $12,860 | $13,285 | $10,000 | 7 | — | $11,384 | $12,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg is led by Matt Diehl, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Diehl
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bruce Swanson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy Gregg
Secretary - Treasurer
Secretary - Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary - Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dacy Holland
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Denise Benson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dave Helterline (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Taylor (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg
How much does J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg give each year?
J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg gave $8K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 7 grants.
What is J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg's typical grant size?
J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,156, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg give grants?
J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg?
J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg reported $233K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg's EIN?
J A McGowan Foundation CO Kathryn Gregg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6018450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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