The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation
The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Rafael, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,060
- -99.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,060
- -99.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,060
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Endowment Fund ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $2.5M (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Fund Hudson, OH | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $6,060 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $11,449 | $26,199 | $6,060 | 1 | $6,060 | — | $84 |
| 2025 | $14,750 | $43,004 | $2,563,063 | $2,545,277 | 4 | $2,545,277 | $19,474 | $74,105 |
| 2024 | $1,578,054 | $122,053 | $129,944 | $105,000 | 2 | $105,000 | $121,717 | $105,440 |
| 2023 | $1,593,846 | $61,022 | $822,976 | $800,000 | 1 | $800,000 | $52,044 | $92,167 |
| 2022 | $2,355,769 | $38,473 | $35,192 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $34,191 | $90,733 |
| 2021 | $2,355,762 | $312,655 | $21,254 | — | — | — | $312,339 | $88,391 |
| 2020 | $2,064,658 | $67,777 | $18,719 | — | — | — | $67,777 | $72,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation is led by Allen Scott Preger, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Allen Scott Preger
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julie Preger (2020–2025) — Secretary & CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation
How much does The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation give each year?
The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2.5M across 4 grants.
Where does The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation operate?
The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Ohio, Texas, Washington.
How much is The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation's EIN?
The Margot Macdougall Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3376649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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