J A McGowan Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlains, Montana · EIN 81-6018450 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Public Schools | Plains, MT | K-12 education | $2,093 |
| St James Catholic Church | Plains, MT | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| First Lutheran Church | Plains, MT | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Clark Fork Baptist Church | Plains, MT | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Harvest Community Church of God | Plains, MT | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Plains United Methodist | Plains, MT | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,093 | 7 |
| 2024 | $17,094 | 7 |
| 2023 | $5,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612519349101221
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6018450
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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