James & Zita Gavin Foundation
The James & Zita Gavin Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1983 and based in Kenilworth, Illinois. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a primary focus on supporting Roman Catholic organizations and ministries.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.8M
+26.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+67.1% YoY
Grant Count
28
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
+55.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on providing support primarily for Roman Catholic organizations and ministries. According to available records, the foundation's grant-making focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community Health
- Health and Medical services
- Health and Wellness
Grantmaking
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs its funding to organizations in:
- Illinois
- Louisiana
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $28,826,971
Total Annual Giving: $1,641,055 (most recent filing, 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,826,971 | $22,817,246 | $19,410,413 |
| Revenue | $2,926,948 | $378,069 | $223,667 |
| Expenses | $1,648,748 | $995,739 | $986,222 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,641,183 | $982,482 | $984,958 |
| Net Investment Income | $442,061 | $369,468 | $299,198 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,370,366 | $1,058,102 | $1,050,350 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR BURKE MASTERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FR KENNETH ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FR MARK MCGEARY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES L GAVIN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN P GAVIN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| STEVEN J GAVIN | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| WILLIAM GAVIN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 701 Park Drive, Kenilworth, IL 60043-1008
Telephone: 847-651-8064
EIN: 36-3256613
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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