J A McGowan Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker PLAINS, MT EIN: 81-6018450

J A McGowan Foundation is a private foundation, based in PLAINS, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $236K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $34K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$236K

+6.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$17K

+241.9% YoY

Grant Count

+600.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-51.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J A McGowan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About J A McGowan Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Montana $55K (100%)

States

Montana

Cities

Plains

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$235,764	$221,814	$217,253
Revenue	$37,934	$12,285	$13,683
Expenses	$23,616	$7,724	$15,082
Qualifying Distributions	$19,789	$6,220	$13,043
Net Investment Income	$34,107	$10,781	$10,282
Distributable Amount	$10,794	$11,594	$12,709

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Plains Public Schools ($8,094), St James Catholic Church ($1,500), First Lutheran Church ($1,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
St James Catholic Church Plains, MT	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$1,500
First Lutheran Church Plains, MT	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$1,500
Clark Fork Baptist Church Plains, MT	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$1,500
Harvest Community Church of God Plains, MT	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$1,500
Plains Public Schools Plains, MT	K-12 EDUCATION	$8,094
Plains United Methodist Plains, MT	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$1,500
The Gospel Way Plains, MT	GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Dacy Holland	Board Member	—	—
Denise Benson	BOARD MEMBER	—	—
KATHY GREGG	SEC - TREASURER	—	—
BRUCE SWANSON	Vice President	—	—
MATT DIEHL	President	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is J A McGowan Foundation?

As of 2024, J A McGowan Foundation holds $236K in total assets with $38K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $17K in 2024.

Where does J A McGowan Foundation operate?

J A McGowan Foundation has awarded grants in Montana.

What size grants does J A McGowan Foundation award?

In 2024, J A McGowan Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $17K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is J A McGowan Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, J A McGowan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.