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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
Typical grant
$20K
Future commitments

Reported commitments not yet paid.

$6K

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
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.
Original filing text
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.

Reported organization name: John P McGovern Foundation

Where John P McGovern Foundation gives

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

Largest reported grants

Historical awards reported to the IRS. These are examples of past giving, not open opportunities.

UT-Health Science Center Medical School

Houston, TX

$10MTax year 2024

Grant purpose

General support

University of Houston

Houston, TX

$2MTax year 2024

Grant purpose

General support

Houston Zoo

Houston, TX

$1.5MTax year 2024

Grant purpose

General support

Hermann Park Conservancy

Houston, TX

$1MTax year 2024

Grant purpose

Program Support

Children's Museum

Houston, TX

$1MTax year 2024

Grant purpose

General support

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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 filing on ProPublica. Raw e-file archive (ZIP) — a large IRS yearly archive download.

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