THE PATRICK J MCGOVERN FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$66.2M
Grants
165
Median Grant
$395K
Organizations Funded
200
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation advances AI and data innovation for global social impact as tech-inspired global changemakers, optimists, and visionaries advancing AI and data solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all, bridging AI, data science, and social impact as leading 21st-century philanthropy.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
AI4ALL ($250,000) for AI education access; The AI Education Project ($200,000) for closing AI education gaps; Kids in Tech ($500,000) for capacity building; AkiraChix ($200,000) for women's technology training; $73.5 million in 2024 grants supporting 144 organizations; climate-health foundation models; AI tools for clean energy forecasting.
How to Apply
Invitation-only, hypothesis-driven strategic process. Does not accept unsolicited requests for grant funding. Unable to respond to emails requesting meetings or funding.
Does Not Fund
Does not accept unsolicited requests for grant funding; invitation-only process excludes open applications.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$66.2M
Grants
165
Median
$395K
States
19
$66.5M
Grants
181
Median
$300K
States
21
$66.2M
Grants
168
Median
$250K
States
16
Grant Size Distribution
$395K
Typical Grant (Median)
$150
Smallest
$240K
25th Pctile
$500K
75th Pctile
$1.5M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $240K and $500K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.5M
2024
CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
VA · TO REFINE AN AI TOOL FOR EVALUATING NATURAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS PROJECTS, BUILD AI LITERACY WITHIN THE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY, AND EXPLORE NEW USE CASES FOR AI IN CONSERVATION
$1.5M
2024
WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE
DC · TO EXPAND WRIS DATA LAB FOR CLIMATE-FOCUSED AI INNOVATION AND GLOBAL DATA ACCESSIBILITY.
$1.5M
2024
UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION (UNESCO)
TO ADVANCE ETHICAL AI GOVERNANCE THROUGH CIVIL SOCIETY NETWORKS, POLICY FRAMEWORKS, AND KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES.
$1.3M
2024
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
DC · TO ENHANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND POLICY DISCOURSE AROUND AI.
$1.1M
2024
THE BOSTON FOUNDATION
MA · TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC CHARITIES
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.