Private foundation · EIN 74-6053075

John P Mcgovern Foundation

Accepts applications

Houston, TX

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202503019349101560
Total assets (EOY)$138,354,350
Grants paid$9,343,258
Typical (median) grant$20,000
Grants listed244
Giving in home state (TX)99%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K27
$5K–$25K104
$25K–$100K91
$100K+22

Smallest $500 · Largest $10,000,000

Geographic focus

TX
99%
MD
1%
NY
0%
WI
0%
DC
0%

Common purposes

luncheonmcgovernscholarshipdinnerawardjohncenterstudentscommunitystudentspringendowmentballdiscretionarywalk

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$8,045,919$125,486,624211
2024$9,343,258$138,354,350244

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactJulia Mitchell
Address2211 Norfolk St Ste 900, Houston, TX, 77098
Phone7135245255
Form & materialsApplicants 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.
DeadlinesNo submission deadline
RestrictionsThe Foundation is focused on supporting nonprofit organizations that promote health, the arts and the enhancement to and preservation of the environment.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Ut-Health Science Center Medical SchoolHouston, TXGeneral support$10,000,000
University Of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral support$2,000,000
Houston ZooHouston, TXGeneral support$1,500,000
Children'S MuseumHouston, TXGeneral support$1,000,000
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXProgram Support$1,000,000
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXDr Jack Train Engine$500,000
The Grand 1894 Opera HouseGalveston, TX2025 Program Support$300,000
Houston Museum Of Natural ScienceHouston, TXGeneral support$290,000
Houston Council On Alcoholism And Drug Abuse IncHouston, TXJPM Cntr. for Community Education, Aftercare, Relapse Prevention, and Recovery Support$225,000
Houston Museum Of Natural ScienceHouston, TXGeneral support$190,000
Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TXJapanese Garden; Evening in the Park;Hats in the Park Luncheon; Ongoing Reforestation Program$160,000
The Children'S MuseumHouston, TXGeneral support$160,000
Baylor College Of MedicineHouston, TXMed. Student Scholarship Matching Fund for the JPMcGovern Scholars$150,000
John P Mcgovern Museum Of Health & Medical ScienceHouston, TXGeneral Operating Support$150,000
New Hope HousingHouston, TXNH Housing - Berry Unit; NH Berry Operational Support$150,000
New Hope HousingHouston, TXFunds for New Hope Housing Ave C Housing; NHH Ave C Operational Support$150,000
Institute For Behavior & Health IncRockville, MDProgram Support$125,000
Houston Public Library FoundationHouston, TXJohn P. McGovern Spring & Summer Reading Program$110,000
Star Of Hope MissionHouston, TXChallenge Grant Match met for 2024$100,000
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TXCenter for Students in Addiction Recovery JPM Endowment/Scholarship & Fellowships$100,000
The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationHouston, TX2025 Celebration of Reading$100,000
United Way Of The Texas Gulf CoastHouston, TXProgram support$100,000
Covenant House - TexasHouston, TXGeneral support$96,000
American Society Of Addiction MedicineRockville, MDProgram support for Book Publication$85,000
Community Family CentersHouston, TXParenting classes, recreation, after-school & summer camps, and the STEM student programs$80,000
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