Deborah J and Peter a Magowan Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 20-1511142 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$451K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Journalism Foundation | Austin, TX | To promote truth and transparency through investigative journalism, whistleblower support and first amendment. to provide legal protection… | $125,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | To expose the lies of socialism, big government and marxist identity politics and to energize young people to love america. | $100,000 |
| Convention of States Foundation | Houston, TX | To educate americans about solution provided in article v of constitution to rein federal government and restore the power to the sovereign… | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | To promote what is true, what is excellent and what is noble through digital media. | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To provide various support to students and faculty. | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest Fund | Charlotte, NC | Provide opportunities to students to pursue their potentials. | $25,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | West Palm Beach, FL | Provide needs for dogs and cats affordable medical services, humane education and reuniting lost pets with their families. | $23,000 |
| The Clare Boothe Center for Conservative Women | Herndon, VA | To educate, mentore and promoting conservative women. mission includes a commitment to promoting successful conservative women who can… | $10,000 |
| Maven Project | San Francisco, CA | To empower primary care providers with knowlwedge, confidence,support and helps serve their patient with prompt access to outstanding… | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Palm Beach | W Palm Beach, FL | Support young people especially those in need to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens. | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Fall Showfine Arts Museum of Sf | San Francisco, CA | Support opening night gala for arts and decorative designs. | $10,000 |
| Griot Arts | Clarkdale, MS | Program is dedicated to bridging the gap between artistic passion and professional growth, providing tools, training and opportunities to… | $5,000 |
| Ctr for Volunteer & Non Profit Leadership-Sf D Bl | San Raphael, CA | To benefit kalmanovitz child development center for children with special needs. | $5,000 |
| Wender Weis Foundation for Children | Palo Alto, CA | Provide help to underserved children with the opportunity to attend live event or receive be-a- hero boxes for the holidays. | $2,750 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor | Winston Salem, NC | Support research for pediatric brain cancer. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $451,250 | 15 |
| 2023 | $338,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513099349102121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1511142
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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