John P McGovern Foundation
EIN 746053075Total Given 2020–2024
$62.6M
1,107 grants · $12.5M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$40K
grant size
68%
deep partner · 286/423 multi-year
repeat
$138.4M
Assets (2024)
423
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Julia Mitchell
Phone
(713) 524-5255
Deadlines
No submission deadline
How to Apply
A particular form is not required. the applicant should submit a letter with their request, verification of 501(c)(3) status, a list of Board of Directors, and the annual budget.
Restrictions
The foundation is focused on supporting nonprofit organizations that focus on health promotion, family values, the arts, and the enhancement to and preservation of the environment.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7.3M | $139.5M | $6.7M | 240 |
| 2021 | $7.3M | $140.3M | $24.2M | 193 |
| 2022 | $17.7M | $119.8M | $20.8M | 205 |
| 2023 | $6.6M | $125.5M | $22.9M | 223 |
| 2024 | $23.6M | $138.4M | $37.1M | 246 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 1107 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$57K
75th Pctl
$40K
Maximum
$10.0M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
96.1% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 9 states
$61.0M across
1,062 grants
14 of 254 counties
Top 10 counties
- 1 Harris
- 2 Galveston
- 3 Lubbock
- 4 Travis
- 5 Brazoria
- 6 Potter
- 7 Waller
- 8 Bastrop
- 9 Bexar
- 10 Jefferson
+4 more
counties
· 15 grants
· $44K
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (1,107 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT-Health Science Center Medical School | Houston, TX | $10,000,000 | General support | 2024 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | $4,000,000 | The Flyaway Project | 2022 |
| The Children's Museum | Houston, TX | $4,000,000 | Program Support | 2022 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | $2,000,000 | General support | 2024 |
| Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | $1,500,000 | General support | 2024 |
| UTHSC - Cizik School of Nursing | Houston, TX | $1,500,000 | Kathrine G. McGovern Scholarship | 2022 |
| Children's Museum | Houston, TX | $1,000,000 | General support | 2024 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | $1,000,000 | Program Support | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | Galveston, TX | $535,000 | Program and General Support | 2022 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | $500,000 | Dr Jack Train Engine | 2024 |
| Houston Academy of Medicine - Texas Medical Center Library | Houston, TX | $339,000 | Archivist and Preservation Program Support | 2022 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | $320,000 | Art Zone/ Reforestation and Tree Care Prorgam | 2022 |
| The Grand 1894 Opera House | Galveston, TX | $300,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| 1894 Inc | Galveston, TX | $300,000 | Program Support | 2021 |
| The Grand 1894 Opera House | Galveston, TX | $300,000 | Performing Arts Season program support | 2023 |
| The Grand 1894 Opera House | Galveston, TX | $300,000 | 2025 Program Support | 2024 |
| 1894 Inc dba The Grand 1894 Opera House | Galveston, TX | $300,000 | Program Support | 2022 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | $290,000 | General support | 2024 |
| Houston Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Inc | Houston, TX | $265,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Houston, TX | $250,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Ut-Health Science Center of Public Health | Houston, TX | $250,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Houston, TX | $250,000 | COVID-19 Research | 2021 |
| The Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | $225,000 | JPM Center for Community Education and other program support | 2023 |
| Houston Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Inc | Houston, TX | $225,000 | JPM Cntr. for Community Education, Aftercare, Relapse Prevention, and Recovery Support | 2024 |
| The Council on Recovery | Houston, TX | $215,000 | Program Support | 2021 |