Cynthia and Merrill Magowan Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHillsborough, California · EIN 20-1511055 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,875 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addiction Education Society Inc | San Mateo, CA | Support 501(c)3 organization | $52,250 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Support 501(c)3 organization | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Zoological Society | San Francisco, CA | Support 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | Support 501(c)3 organization | $10,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Clinton, MD | Support 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Bakers Institute | Houston, TX | Support 501(c)(3) organization | $2,500 |
| Friends of Coos County Animals Inc | Coos Bay, OR | Support 501(c)(3) organization | $1,875 |
| Naval Institute Foundation | Annapolis, MD | Support 501(c)(3) organization | $1,875 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Support Exempt Organization | $1,750 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($14,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $137,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $174,086 | 28 |
| 2023 | $137,500 | 28 |
| 2022 | $113,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349103123
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1511055
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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