McGough Foundation
McGough Foundation is a private foundation, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $131K.
McGough Foundation at a glance
In short: McGough Foundation gave $131K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $66K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $131,350
- -29.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $65,675
- +6.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $65,675
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who McGough Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota ($125K). Together the top 2 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How McGough Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $131K (2022) to $185K (2021). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota St. Paul, MN | General | $125,000 |
| Franciscan Brothers of Peace St. Paul, MN | General | $6,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $130,080 | $133,025 | $131,350 | 2 | $133,000 | $1,085 |
| 2021 | $2,945 | $120,000 | $186,525 | $185,000 | 3 | $186,500 | $294 |
| 2020 | $69,470 | $125,000 | $186,849 | $185,000 | 3 | — | $962 |
| 2019 | $131,319 | $190,000 | $188,617 | $185,000 | 3 | — | $1,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McGough Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McGough Foundation is led by Tom McGough Sr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Tom McGough Sr.
President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Wood
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom McGough Jr.
Executive
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 McGough Foundation
How much does McGough Foundation give each year?
McGough Foundation gave $131K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $185K across 3 grants.
Where does McGough Foundation operate?
McGough Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
How much is McGough Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, McGough Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is McGough Foundation's EIN?
McGough Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1687543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 20, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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