The Margo Fowler Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRiverwoods, Illinois · EIN 93-1374444 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$74K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$19,500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $20,000.
From the return
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | Feinberg school of medicine, to support reserarch and social programs to help people and families affected by ftd | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Ftd research at mayo clinic | $20,000 |
| The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (Aftd) | King of Prussia, PA | To support research and programs to help people and families affected by ftd | $19,500 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Speech therapy programs for people with primary progressive aphasia (ppa) | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631829349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1374444
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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