Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation
The foundation will raise funds and issue grants to 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to research, the development of treatment programs and detection of various cancers as well as improving the quality of life for those battling the disease. It will also continue jack & bill legacies by honoring their involvement and commitment to youth sports through grants to their high school and college alma maters and like institutions.
Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation gave $108K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $107,500
- +34.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,438
- -32.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $80,895
- -34.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bergen Catholic High School ($30K). Together the top 8 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2024) to $108K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen Catholic High School Oradell, NJ | Educational | $30,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation Uniondale, NY | Cancer Research | $15,000 |
| Kidney Can Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Cancer Research | $15,000 |
| The Valerie Fund Camp Happy Times Maplewood, NJ | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| GO4THEGOAL Foundation Cherry Hill, NJ | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| Tommy Strong Foundation Ramsey, NJ | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| Boy & Girls Club of Clifton Clifton, NJ | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| College of Holy Cross Worcester, MA | Educational | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,895 | $149,677 | $121,719 | $107,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $122,937 | $162,250 | $109,313 | $80,000 | 4 |
About Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation is a public charity, based in Oradell, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $81K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $108K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann McGovern
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen McGovern
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wetzelberger
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Rooney
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation
How much does Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation give each year?
Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation gave $108K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $80K across 4 grants.
What is Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,438, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation give grants?
Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Pennsylvania (14%).
Does Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Research" (6 grants).
Who are Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bergen Catholic High School ($30,000), Lustgarten Foundation ($15,000) and Kidney Can Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation?
Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation reported $81K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $150K.
What is Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Jack & Bill McGovern Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1078578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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