McDougall Research & Education Foundation
To conduct research and provide education promoting the treatment of diseases using a high complex carbohydrate, lowfat, low-cholesterol diet, as well as exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
McDougall Research & Education Foundation at a glance
In short: McDougall Research & Education Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $576,626
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who McDougall Research & Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Moving Medicine Forward Initiative Inc ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moving Medicine Forward Initiative Inc Austin, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $576,626 | $436,807 | $256,360 | $20,000 | 1 | $1,688 |
| 2023 | $396,180 | $153,036 | $141,931 | $20,000 | 1 | $3,256 |
| 2022 | $385,075 | $150,310 | $179,593 | — | — | $-2,303 |
| 2021 | $414,358 | $237,210 | $225,129 | $5,000 | Total only | $7,077 |
| 2020 | $402,263 | $61,448 | $319,282 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $660,111 | $97,170 | $124,547 | $20,000 | 1 | $66 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About McDougall Research & Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
McDougall Research & Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Santa Rosa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $577K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McDougall Research & Education Foundation is led by Heather McDougall, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather McDougall
President
Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $0 (2024)
John McDougall MD
President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mary McDougall
Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Alan Goldhamer
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Lisle
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Craner MD
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig McDougall
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Hobson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Mary McDougall (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about McDougall Research & Education Foundation
How much does McDougall Research & Education Foundation give each year?
McDougall Research & Education Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is McDougall Research & Education Foundation?
McDougall Research & Education Foundation reported $577K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $437K.
What is McDougall Research & Education Foundation?
McDougall Research & Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Santa Rosa, CA. It holds $577K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does McDougall Research & Education Foundation operate?
McDougall Research & Education Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina, Texas.
What is McDougall Research & Education Foundation's EIN?
McDougall Research & Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0573876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work McDougall Research & Education Foundation funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
- Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Due October 28, 2026
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