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John P McGovern Foundation Grants

Private foundation · EIN 74-6053075 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024

Total grants paid
$23.6M
Grants reported
244
Median grant
$20K
Future commitments
$6K

Giving by tax year

Tax yearGrants paidAmount
2024244$23.6M

Where John P McGovern Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.

RecipientLocationPurposeTax yearAmount
UT-Health Science Center Medical SchoolHouston, TXGeneral support2024$10M
University of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral support2024$2M
Houston ZooHouston, TXGeneral support2024$1.5M
Children's MuseumHouston, TXGeneral support2024$1M
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXProgram Support2024$1M
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXDr Jack Train Engine2024$500K
The Grand 1894 Opera HouseGalveston, TX2025 Program Support2024$300K
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXGeneral support2024$290K
Houston Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse IncHouston, TXJPM Cntr. for Community Education, Aftercare, Relapse Prevention, and Recovery Support2024$225K
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXGeneral support2024$190K
The Children's MuseumHouston, TXGeneral support2024$160K
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXJapanese Garden; Evening in the Park;Hats in the Park Luncheon; Ongoing Reforestation Program2024$160K
New Hope HousingHouston, TXNH Housing - Berry Unit; NH Berry Operational Support2024$150K
New Hope HousingHouston, TXFunds for New Hope Housing Ave C Housing; NHH Ave C Operational Support2024$150K
John P McGovern Museum of Health & Medical ScienceHouston, TXGeneral Operating Support2024$150K
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXMed. Student Scholarship Matching Fund for the JPMcGovern Scholars2024$150K
Institute for Behavior & Health IncRockville, MDProgram Support2024$125K
Houston Public Library FoundationHouston, TXJohn P. McGovern Spring & Summer Reading Program2024$110K
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TXCenter for Students in Addiction Recovery JPM Endowment/Scholarship & Fellowships2024$100K
United Way of the Texas Gulf CoastHouston, TXProgram support2024$100K
Star of Hope MissionHouston, TXChallenge Grant Match met for 20242024$100K
The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationHouston, TX2025 Celebration of Reading2024$100K
Covenant House - TexasHouston, TXGeneral support2024$96K
American Society of Addiction MedicineRockville, MDProgram support for Book Publication2024$85K
Community Family CentersHouston, TXParenting classes, recreation, after-school & summer camps, and the STEM student programs2024$80K

How to apply

This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.

Contact
Julia Mitchell
Address
2211 Norfolk St Ste 900 Houston, TX, 77098
Phone
7135245255
Deadlines
No submission deadline
Application materials
Applicants should submit requests which include a letter describing the need or grant request, verification of 501(c)3 status, a list of the Board of Directors and the annual budget.
Restrictions
The Foundation is focused on supporting nonprofit organizations that promote health, the arts and the enhancement to and preservation of the environment.

About this data

Figures are aggregated from John P McGovern Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.

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