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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-6053075

John P McGovern Foundation

A private foundation in Houston, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 244 grants and $23.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Julia Mitchell
2211 Norfolk St Ste 900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 524-5255
Form and 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.
Deadlines
No submission deadline
Restrictions
The Foundation is focused on supporting nonprofit organizations that promote health, the arts and the enhancement to and preservation of the environment.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $23,553,258

    Grants listed
    244
    Assets, end of year
    $138,354,350
  • Tax year 2023

    $6,497,000

    Grants listed
    211
    Assets, end of year
    $125,486,624
  • Tax year 2022

    $8,146,350

    Grants listed
    198
    Assets, end of year
    $119,788,592
  • Tax year 2021

    $7,269,168

    Grants listed
    191
    Assets, end of year
    $140,265,532
  • Tax year 2020

    $7,067,350

    Grants listed
    235
    Assets, end of year
    $120,879,825
  • Tax year 2019

    $13,714,723

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $122,436,295

Grants paid in 2024

244 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. UT-Health Science Center Medical SchoolHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000,000
  2. University of HoustonHouston, TX

    General support

    $2,000,000
  3. Houston ZooHouston, TX

    General support

    $1,500,000
  4. Children's MuseumHouston, TX

    General support

    $1,000,000
  5. Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX

    Program Support

    $1,000,000
  6. Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX

    Dr Jack Train Engine

    $500,000
  7. The Grand 1894 Opera HouseGalveston, TX

    2025 Program Support

    $300,000
  8. Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX

    General support

    $290,000
  9. Houston Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse IncHouston, TX

    JPM Cntr. for Community Education, Aftercare, Relapse Prevention, and Recovery Support

    $225,000
  10. Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX

    General support

    $190,000
  11. Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX

    Japanese Garden; Evening in the Park;Hats in the Park Luncheon; Ongoing Reforestation Program

    $160,000
  12. The Children's MuseumHouston, TX

    General support

    $160,000
  13. Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

    Med. Student Scholarship Matching Fund for the JPMcGovern Scholars

    $150,000
  14. John P McGovern Museum of Health & Medical ScienceHouston, TX

    General Operating Support

    $150,000
  15. New Hope HousingHouston, TX

    NH Housing - Berry Unit; NH Berry Operational Support

    $150,000
  16. New Hope HousingHouston, TX

    Funds for New Hope Housing Ave C Housing; NHH Ave C Operational Support

    $150,000
  17. Institute for Behavior & Health IncChevy Chase, MD

    Program Support

    $125,000
  18. Houston Public Library FoundationHouston, TX

    John P. McGovern Spring & Summer Reading Program

    $110,000
  19. Star of Hope MissionHouston, TX

    Challenge Grant Match met for 2024

    $100,000
  20. Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX

    Center for Students in Addiction Recovery JPM Endowment/Scholarship & Fellowships

    $100,000
  21. The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationHouston, TX

    2025 Celebration of Reading

    $100,000
  22. United Way of the Texas Gulf CoastHouston, TX

    Program support

    $100,000
  23. Covenant House - TexasHouston, TX

    General support

    $96,000
  24. American Society of Addiction MedicineRockville, MD

    Program support for Book Publication

    $85,000
  25. Community Family CentersHouston, TX

    Parenting classes, recreation, after-school & summer camps, and the STEM student programs

    $80,000
  26. KickStartHouston, TX

    Program support

    $75,000
  27. Memorial Park Conservancy IncHouston, TX

    Program support

    $75,000
  28. The Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TX

    Symphony Ball; Music Matters! Educational and Community Engagement initiative

    $75,000
  29. The Nehemiah Neighborhood CenterHouston, TX

    Program support (2024-2025)

    $75,000
  30. University of HoustonHouston, TX

    2024 Reimagining Libraries Master Plan Phase 1

    $75,000
  31. Presbyterian Children's Homes & ServicesAustin, TX

    2024 John P. McGovern Social Worker/support; Houston Luncheon

    $70,000
  32. BakerRipleyHouston, TX

    Senior Health & Wellness Division Programs

    $65,000
  33. Houston Area Women's CenterHouston, TX

    Empower Luncheon; General Operating Expenses

    $65,000
  34. DePelchin Children's CenterHouston, TX

    Program Support - quadrupling

    $60,000
  35. Hermann Park ConservancyHouston, TX

    On going reforestation; Hats in the Park Luncheon; Evening in the Park

    $60,000
  36. South Main AllianceHouston, TX

    Program support

    $60,000
  37. The Men's Center IncHouston, TX

    Program support

    $60,000
  38. The Rose CenterHouston, TX

    Support for Mobile Mammography Program

    $60,000
  39. The Women's HomeHouston, TX

    Treatment & Transitional Housing Program; Triumph Luncheon Sponsorship, Pickleball Tournament

    $60,000
  40. The YMCA of Greater Houston AreaHouston, TX

    YMCA Summer Day Camp camperships

    $60,000
  41. Galveston Bay FoundationKemah, TX

    General support

    $55,000
  42. Boy Scouts-Sam Houston Area CouncilHouston, TX

    Scout Reach Program

    $50,000
  43. Boys & Girls CountryHockley, TX

    2024 Program Support

    $50,000
  44. Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and GirlstownAmarillo, TX

    2024 Support of Independent Living Homes

    $50,000
  45. Casa de EsperanzaHouston, TX

    General support

    $50,000
  46. El Centro de CorazonHouston, TX

    2024-25 Health Care Support

    $50,000
  47. Galveston Island Tree ConservancyGalveston, TX

    Program support

    $50,000
  48. Gulf Coast Bird ObservatoryLake Jackson, TX

    Lake Jackson Education and Outreach Programs; Quintana Bird Sanctuary program support

    $50,000
  49. Houston Public MediaHouston, TX

    2025 Innovator Leader gift to support educational programs

    $50,000
  50. Houston Zoo IncHouston, TX

    Zoo Ball

    $50,000
  51. SEARCH Homeless ServicesHouston, TX

    House of Tiny Treasures; Annual Luncheon

    $50,000
  52. The Jesse TreeGalveston, TX

    2024-25 Program Support

    $50,000
  53. The Ranch Recovery Centers IncElgin, TX

    Program support

    $50,000
  54. The Ranch Recovery Centers IncElgin, TX

    Capital Campaign support to remodel the dining room, kitchen, and medical staff offices.

    $50,000
  55. University of HoustonHouston, TX

    Cougars in Recovery Program

    $50,000
  56. Family Services of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    General support

    $45,000
  57. Houston Audubon SocietyHouston, TX

    General support

    $45,000
  58. The Museum of Fine ArtsHouston, TX

    General support

    $45,000
  59. City Wide Club of AmericaHouston, TX

    Program support - Thanksgiving Feast; Christmas Feast

    $40,000
  60. Communities in Schools HoustonHouston, TX

    General support

    $40,000
  61. Galveston CollegeGalveston, TX

    2024 Universal Access Plus Scholarships Endowment

    $40,000
  62. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo IncHouston, TX

    2025-Educational Scholarship Fund

    $40,000
  63. KIPP AcademyHouston, TX

    Annual Luncheon; General Operating Fund

    $40,000
  64. The Women's Fund for HERHouston, TX

    2024 Rockin' Resiliency Lunch; Volunteer & Training Program

    $40,000
  65. American Heart Association Houston ChapterHouston, TX

    General support

    $37,500
  66. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Women's CenterGalveston, TX

    Program Support

    $35,000
  67. Art League HoustonHouston, TX

    General support

    $35,000
  68. Cenikor Foundation IncHouston, TX

    Program Support; Annual Luncheon

    $35,000
  69. Cenikor Foundation IncHouston, TX

    Program Support; Fund raising Event

    $35,000
  70. Interfaith Ministries for Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Program support

    $35,000
  71. Lawndale Art CenterHouston, TX

    Artists Studio Program

    $35,000
  72. SparkHouston, TX

    2024 Program support

    $35,000
  73. Teach For AmericaNew York, NY

    General Operations; Annual Luncheon

    $35,000
  74. Teen Health Clinic CorporationHouston, TX

    School Program Support

    $35,000
  75. American Heritage Education FoundationBellaire, TX

    2023-24 Program support

    $30,000
  76. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston IncHouston, TX

    SMART Moves Program support

    $30,000
  77. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston IncHouston, TX

    General support

    $30,000
  78. Child AdvocatesHouston, TX

    Court Services Program

    $30,000
  79. Galveston Historical FoundationGalveston, TX

    Challenge Grant Met for 2024

    $30,000
  80. The Museum of Fine Arts-The Glassell School of ArtHouston, TX

    Glassell Annual Fund and Glassell School Benefit

    $30,000
  81. University of St ThomasHouston, TX

    McGovern Fellows, 2024 Educator's Institute

    $30,000
  82. Wellsprings IncHouston, TX

    Program support

    $30,000
  83. Amazing PlaceHouston, TX

    Program support

    $25,000
  84. American Red CrossHouston, TX

    Program support/Blood services

    $25,000
  85. Artist BoatGalveston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  86. Assistance League of HoustonHouston, TX

    Operation School Bell; Celebration of Giving

    $25,000
  87. Bo's PlaceHouston, TX

    Operating Budget; Hearts of Hope Dinner

    $25,000
  88. Camp For All FoundationHouston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  89. Christus Our Daily BreadGalveston, TX

    Program support

    $25,000
  90. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America IncHouston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  91. Discovery Green ConservancyHouston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  92. Goodwill Industries of HoustonHouston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  93. Houston Center for Contemporary CraftHouston, TX

    Crafting a Legacy Spring Luncheon

    $25,000
  94. Houston Children's ChorusHouston, TX

    2024-25 Annual Program Support

    $25,000
  95. Houston Parks BoardHouston, TX

    Annual Luncheon

    $25,000
  96. John P McGovern Museum of Health & Medical ScienceHouston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  97. KickStartHouston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  98. Neuhaus Education CenterBellaire, TX

    Teacher Professional Development Program; Literacy Lights the Way Luncheon

    $25,000
  99. Ronald McDonald House GalvestonGalveston, TX

    Annual Family Event

    $25,000
  100. Salvation ArmyGalveston, TX

    Annual Luncheon

    $25,000
  101. Texas Medical Association FoundationAustin, TX

    Physical Health and Wellness Program PHW

    $25,000
  102. The Alley TheatreHouston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  103. The Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TX

    General operating support and Benefit Luncheon

    $25,000
  104. The Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TX

    Works of Heart Event; Support for Vocational and Residence Programs

    $25,000
  105. The Chinquapin SchoolHighlands, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  106. The Heritage SocietyHouston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  107. The Heritage SocietyHouston, TX

    General support

    $25,000
  108. The Nature Discovery Center IncBellaire, TX

    Program Support

    $25,000
  109. UTHSC-H School of NursingHouston, TX

    PARTNERS Luncheon

    $25,000
  110. UTHSC-H School of NursingHouston, TX

    2024-25 PARTNERS Luncheon

    $25,000
  111. UTHSC-Houston Medical SchoolHouston, TX

    2024-Boutwell/McGovern Student Scholarship Fund

    $25,000
  112. UTHSC-Houston Medical SchoolHouston, TX

    Boutwell/McGovern Student Scholarship Fund

    $25,000
  113. UTMB-Galveston School of NursingGalveston, TX

    General Support

    $25,000
  114. Annunciation Orthodox SchoolHouston, TX

    Student Scholarship Fund

    $20,000
  115. Archway AcademyHouston, TX

    Program support

    $20,000
  116. East Ft Bend Human Needs Ministry IncStafford, TX

    Program support

    $20,000
  117. Houston Botanical GardenHouston, TX

    Program support; Annual Luncheon

    $20,000
  118. Interfaith CarePartnersHouston, TX

    Program support; Annual Event

    $20,000
  119. Memorial Assistance Ministries IncHouston, TX

    Literacy Advance Services support

    $20,000
  120. Palmer Drug Abuse ProgramHouston, TX

    Program support

    $20,000
  121. Ronald McDonald House of HoustonHouston, TX

    2024 Liz Kelly Family Emergency Fund; Run for the House program support; Boo Ball

    $20,000
  122. Spaulding for ChildrenHouston, TX

    Foster Care Adoption Program Greater Houston

    $20,000
  123. The Friends of McGill University IncNew York, NY

    Program support for Oslerian Library and Osler Librarian

    $20,000
  124. The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX

    Nathan Carlin, Ph.D., Director, McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics, Discretionary Fund

    $20,000
  125. Trees for HoustonHouston, TX

    2025 Support to plant, maintain, distribute trees for the next season

    $20,000
  126. The Museum of Fine Arts-Bayou BendHouston, TX

    Annual Fund, Garden Party, and Children's Party

    $19,000
  127. Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council IncGalveston, TX

    Featherfest - To help provide more programs and accessibility for the mobility impaired.

    $16,000
  128. Buffalo Bayou PartnershipHouston, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  129. Community Family CentersHouston, TX

    Funds to help pay the loan for the JPM Community Center; Payment #4 of 4.

    $15,000
  130. Girl Scouts of San Jacinto CouncilHouston, TX

    Success to Significance Luncheon

    $15,000
  131. Holocaust Museum HoustonHouston, TX

    LBJ Moral Courage Award

    $15,000
  132. Houston Arboretum Nature CenterHouston, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  133. Houston Ballet FoundationHouston, TX

    Education and Community Engagement Program

    $15,000
  134. Houston Food BankHouston, TX

    Chef's Dinner

    $15,000
  135. Houston Hospice and Palliative Care SystemHouston, TX

    Annual Butterfly Luncheon

    $15,000
  136. International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WI

    Program support

    $15,000
  137. Partners for Harris County Children IncHouston, TX

    General support

    $15,000
  138. Prevent Blindness Texas-Houston BranchHouston, TX

    Program support Am EYE Healthy

    $15,000
  139. Scenic HoustonHouston, TX

    Annual Luncheon

    $15,000
  140. Spring Spirit BaseballHouston, TX

    Annual Breakfast of Champions

    $15,000
  141. Spring Spirit BaseballHouston, TX

    2025 Annual Breakfast for Champions

    $15,000
  142. Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX

    An Evening with Legends

    $15,000
  143. The Will Erwin Headache Research FoundationHouston, TX

    Program Support

    $15,000
  144. The Women's Fund for HERHouston, TX

    Met Matching Challenge Grant

    $15,000
  145. Galveston Historical FoundationGalveston, TX

    General support

    $12,000
  146. Cosmos Club FoundationWashington, DC

    McGovern Award Lectureships in Arts & Humanities, in Science, and in Literature

    $11,500
  147. American Festival for the ArtsHouston, TX

    Program support and Scholarship Fund

    $10,000
  148. American Lung Association of TexasHouston, TX

    Texas Two Step Sponsorship

    $10,000
  149. Avenue Community Development CorporationHouston, TX

    2024 Program support

    $10,000
  150. Bayou Preservation Association IncHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  151. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  152. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galv-HoustonHouston, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  153. Child AdvocatesHouston, TX

    Pull for Kids Classis

    $10,000
  154. CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCareHouston, TX

    Spring Luncheon

    $10,000
  155. Coastal Prairie ConservancyHouston, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  156. Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory SchoolHouston, TX

    Scholarship fund for 2 Students

    $10,000
  157. CYCLE Changing Young Chilldren's Lives Through EducationSpring, TX

    Fall & Spring Literacy Earn a Bike Contract Program

    $10,000
  158. Family Service Center of Galveston CountyGalveston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  159. Galveston County Food BankTexas City, TX

    2024 Support for 2025 Kidz Pacz food distribution program

    $10,000
  160. Galveston IslandGalveston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  161. Genesys WorksKeller, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  162. Girls Inc of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Strong, Smart and Bold Annual Luncheon;Camp Smart

    $10,000
  163. Good Samaritan FoundationHouston, TX

    Annual Boots and Bling Pearl Ball

    $10,000
  164. Good Samaritan FoundationHouston, TX

    Annual Excellence in Nursing Award Luncheon

    $10,000
  165. Good Samaritan FoundationHouston, TX

    2025 Pearl Ball

    $10,000
  166. Greater Houston Preservation AllianceHouston, TX

    2025 Cornerstone Dinner - Good Brick Award

    $10,000
  167. Greater Houston Preservation AllianceHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  168. Healthcare for the HomelessHouston, TX

    2024 Program support

    $10,000
  169. Houston Arboretum Nature CenterHouston, TX

    Annual Fund

    $10,000
  170. Houston Eye Associates FoundationHouston, TX

    2024-25 Surgical/Medical Program and Eye Care for Kids

    $10,000
  171. Houston Hospice and Palliative Care SystemHouston, TX

    Community Awards Dinner

    $10,000
  172. Houston SPCAHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  173. Houston WildernessHouston, TX

    2025 Annual Luncheon

    $10,000
  174. Houston WildernessHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  175. Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  176. Mission of YahwehHouston, TX

    Annual Luncheon

    $10,000
  177. San Jacinto College FoundationPasadena, TX

    John P. McGovern Nursing Scholarship Fund

    $10,000
  178. San Jose ClinicHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  179. Santa Maria HostelHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  180. Santa Maria HostelHouston, TX

    2025 RISE Luncheon

    $10,000
  181. Texas Medical Association FoundationAustin, TX

    Matching Grant met for 2024

    $10,000
  182. The Center for Hearing and Speech dba Texas Hearing InstituteHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  183. The Forge for Families IncHouston, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  184. The Immunization PartnershipHouston, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  185. The Junior League of Houston IncHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  186. The Nehemiah Neighborhood CenterHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  187. The Nehemiah Neighborhood CenterHouston, TX

    Golf Classic Tournament

    $10,000
  188. The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX

    2024 Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, M.D. President's Discretionary Fund (2023)

    $10,000
  189. The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX

    John P. McGovern, M.D. Professorship in Oslerian Medicine Endowment Fund

    $10,000
  190. The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX

    2024 Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, M.D., President's Discretionary Fund

    $10,000
  191. The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX

    John P. McGovern, M.D. Professorship in Oslerian Medicine Endowment Fund

    $10,000
  192. The Will Erwin Headache Research FoundationHouston, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  193. Theatre Under the StarsHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  194. TIRR FoundationHouston, TX

    Golf Tournament

    $10,000
  195. Trees for HoustonHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  196. Trees for HoustonHouston, TX

    General support

    $10,000
  197. UTHSC-Houston Medical SchoolHouston, TX

    Thomas R. Cole, Ph.D., McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics, Discretionary Fund

    $10,000
  198. UTHSC-Houston Medical SchoolHouston, TX

    McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics, Discretionary Fund

    $10,000
  199. Houston Arboretum Nature CenterHouston, TX

    Golf Tournament

    $7,500
  200. Men of Distinction of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Annual Luncheon

    $7,500
  201. Phi Beta Kappa Alumni of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Scholarship Awards Dinner

    $7,500
  202. Texas Research Society on AlcoholismRound Rock, TX

    2024 McGovern Fellowships Program

    $6,000
  203. The University of Texas at Austin College of PharmacologyAustin, TX

    Program support for Dr C.K. Ericson Ph.D. Scholarly work on Alcohol

    $6,000
  204. American Leadership ForumHouston, TX

    Joseph Jaworski Award Luncheon

    $5,000
  205. American Medical Writers Association - Southwest ChapterKingwood, TX

    JPM Award Lectureship at Annual Meeting

    $5,000
  206. Beaumont Independent School DistrictBeaumont, TX

    Program support for the Child Nutrition Department, BISD

    $5,000
  207. Devereux FoundationVillanova, PA

    Autism Intensive Residential Program

    $5,000
  208. Galveston Island Humane SocietyGalveston, TX

    General support

    $5,000
  209. Guide Dogs of TexasSan Antonio, TX

    Guide Dog training programs

    $5,000
  210. Guide Dogs of TexasSan Antonio, TX

    Program support

    $5,000
  211. Houston Junior Woman's ClubHouston, TX

    2025 Holiday Happenings

    $5,000
  212. Menninger ClinicHouston, TX

    Annual Luncheon

    $5,000
  213. Rice University Art GalleryHouston, TX

    Moody Center Dinner - 2025

    $5,000
  214. San Jacinto Museum of HistoryLa Porte, TX

    San Jacinto Annual Dinner

    $5,000
  215. Sister Cities of HoustonHouston, TX

    Program support

    $5,000
  216. The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationHouston, TX

    Power of Literacy Luncheon

    $5,000
  217. University of Houston FoundationHouston, TX

    Annual The Great Conversation Dinner

    $5,000
  218. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    Program support

    $4,000
  219. Houston Zoo IncHouston, TX

    Program support in Memory of Kathrine McGovern

    $4,000
  220. Houston Zoo IncHouston, TX

    Program support in Memory of Kathrine G. McGovern

    $4,000
  221. 3A Bereavement FoundationHouston, TX

    2024-25 program support for "Kids Grieve Too Program"

    $3,000
  222. Holy Cross Catholic ChurchBay City, TX

    Donation given in memory of Ed Mitchell, Sr., Robert Mitchell and James E. Mitchell, Jr.

    $3,000
  223. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo IncHouston, TX

    2025 - Armed Forces Appreciation Day and 1st Responders Day

    $3,000
  224. Association of Fundraising Professionals - Greater Houston ChapterHouston, TX

    National Philanthropy Day Award Luncheon

    $2,500
  225. Crime StoppersHouston, TX

    Houston Heros Luncheon

    $2,500
  226. Galveston ISD Education FoundationGalveston, TX

    2025 Seaside Spring Soiree

    $2,500
  227. Hospice Care Team IncTexas City, TX

    2024 Tree of Light Christmas Program

    $2,500
  228. Houston Zoo WalkHouston, TX

    Walk for the Wild "Zoo Walk" sponsor

    $2,500
  229. Houston Zoo IncHouston, TX

    Walk for the Wild Zoo Walk sponsor

    $2,500
  230. Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston CountyGalveston, TX

    In Memory of Kathrine McGovern

    $2,500
  231. Rothko ChapelHouston, TX

    Annual Fund support

    $2,500
  232. UTHSC-H Graduate School of Biomedical SciencesHouston, TX

    John P. McGovern Annual Award for Presentation Skills for Students

    $2,500
  233. UTHSC-H Graduate School of Biomedical SciencesHouston, TX

    John P. McGovern Annual Award for Presentation Skills for students

    $2,500
  234. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    Walk to End Alzheimer's

    $2,000
  235. Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist ChurchHouston, TX

    Scholarship Fund for Students

    $2,000
  236. St Francis Xavier Catholic ChurchHouston, TX

    Scholarship Fund for Students

    $2,000
  237. University of Houston VictoriaVictoria, TX

    The Robert J. Mitchell Scholarship for Mathematics and Physical Endowment Fund

    $2,000
  238. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Women's CenterGalveston, TX

    2024 "Angels Among Us Luncheon"

    $1,500
  239. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Women's CenterGalveston, TX

    General support

    $1,500
  240. Artist BoatGalveston, TX

    Float the Boat Dinner

    $1,500
  241. Cosmos Club Historic Preservation FoundationWashington, DC

    Preservation Fund

    $1,000
  242. Friends of the Texas Medical Center LibraryHouston, TX

    Annual Dinner

    $1,000
  243. American Association of Colleges of NursingWashington, DC

    2024 Production of JPM Lecture Medals (11 Medals)

    $758
  244. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    2024 Ride to End ALZ - TEXAS; Team MTHCC / Methodist; Sponsored Rider Darrell Hubbard

    $500

Approved for future payment

2 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. American Diabetes AssociationHouston, TX

    2025 Program support for Camp Rainbow

    $5,000
  2. Special Olympics TexasHouston, TX

    Houston Area Games program support

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture21 grants $2,129,50026% of the total
  2. Environment19 grants $2,097,50025% of the total
  3. Animals9 grants $1,690,50020% of the total
  4. Human services17 grants $646,0008% of the total
  5. Education12 grants $416,7585% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter4 grants $410,0005% of the total
  7. 9 other causes39 grants $932,50011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas237 grants $23,295,000
  2. Maryland2 grants $210,000
  3. New York1 grant $20,000
  4. Wisconsin1 grant $15,000
  5. District of Columbia3 grants $13,258

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • William C ShraderPresident Hours 5Pay $15,000
  • Julia MitchellVice President & Secretary Hours 20Pay $143,681
  • Sheila LewisTreasurer Hours 24Pay $129,300

The return

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Same main cause (arts and culture), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.

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  4. The Brown Foundation IncHouston, TX 222 grants Accepts applications $84,269,500 giving
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