Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Naples, FL EIN: 85-2222520

Providing grants to nonprofit organizations

Key facts about Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc

In short: Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc gave $90K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
85-2222520
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$90,000
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$15,000
Median grant
$11,250
Total assets
$1,558,035
Primary geography
New York (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.6M

-13.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$90K

+157.1% YoY

Grant Count

6

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-14.3% YoY

About Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $210K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

NaplesNew YorkSt. LouisWilmingtonWilsonville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K4 grants2022 2 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $100K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $90K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

The Chapin School: $25KThe Chapin School$25KCystic Fibrosis Foundation: $23KCystic Fibrosis Foundation$23KMetropolitan Golf Foundation: $13KMetropolitan Golf Foundation$13KCommunity School Foundation Inc: $10KCommunity School FoundationInc$10KStarability: $10KStarability$10KThe Mello Foundation: $10KThe Mello Foundation$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Chapin School ($25K). Together the top 6 received $90K.

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Chapin School New York, NYGeneral School Operations$25,000
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Wilsonville, ORGeneral Program Operations$22,500
Metropolitan Golf Foundation St. Louis, MOGeneral Program Operations$12,500
Community School Foundation Inc Naples, FLGeneral Program Operations$10,000
Starability Naples, FLGeneral Program Operations$10,000
The Mello Foundation Wilmington, DEGeneral Program Operations$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,558,035$1,806,446$1,408,380
Revenue$209,648$61,174$1,612,931
Expenses$174,930$96,142$133,958
Net Investment Income$209,648$61,174$83,310

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jason Theriault

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    $15K (2022) → $20K (2024)

  • Arthur Theriault

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marilyn McGowan

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Jason Theriault — Trustee: $20KJason TheriaultTrustee$20K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Jason Theriault (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc

How much does Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc give each year?

Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc gave $90K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 2 grants.

What is Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,250, and its average grant was $15,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc give grants?

Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Oregon (25%) and Florida (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants).

Does Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Who are Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Chapin School ($25,000), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($22,500) and Metropolitan Golf Foundation ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc?

Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $210K.

What is Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc's EIN?

Marilyn McGowan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2222520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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