
THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC
THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC
BOSTON, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
22-3021586
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation

THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC
BOSTON, MA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
22-3021586
•
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering meaningful relationships in its funding approach, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $66.2 million distributed across 351 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
$236M
45%
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND INC
$21.7M
4%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$6.8M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
165
Median 1st year grant
$220K
Median 2nd year grant
$300K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC give?
THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $220 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC awarded about 170 grants, totaling nearly $66.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 350 grantees. Recent grantees include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND INC, and NEW VENTURE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC?
THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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