James and Zita Gavin Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyKenilworth, Illinois · EIN 36-3256613 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.3M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$32.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,825 and $151,852.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sister of Holy Family - New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $405,955 |
| St Cecelia Dominican Congregation -Nashville | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted charitable gift | $253,492 |
| Turning Point USA | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted charitable gift | $250,621 |
| Relevant Radio | Lincolnshire, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $247,938 |
| St John Henry Neuman | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $198,912 |
| Ewtn | Irondale, AL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $197,808 |
| Word on Fire Catholic Ministries | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable gift | $152,463 |
| Diocese of Joliet for St Isaac Jogues Parish | Crest Hill, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $151,852 |
| Focus Catholic | Genessee, CO | Unrestricted charitable gift | $150,995 |
| Mary's Meals USA | Bloomfield, NJ | Unrestricted charitable gift | $124,646 |
| Lumen Christie Institute | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $101,651 |
| Maria Joseph Manor | Danville, PA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,050 |
| Becket Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,050 |
| Dominican Friars Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,050 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Palatine, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,050 |
| St Bernard Catholic Church | Holmes Beach, FL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Vox Populi Mariae Meditrici | Hopedale, OH | Unrestricted charitable gift | $72,840 |
| St Norbert Abbey | Depere, WI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $61,209 |
| Diocese of Joliet for Be Formed | Crest Hill, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $51,694 |
| University of St Mary of the Lake Seminary | Mundelein, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $51,650 |
| Community Pregnancy Clinic | Naples, FL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $51,650 |
| Stjohn & Paul Parish | Altoona, IA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $51,014 |
| Diocese of Baton Rouge for Sacred Heart School ( Baton Rouge) | Baton Rouge, LA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,825 |
| St Gabriel Communications LLC (Iowa Catholic Radio) | West Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,398 |
| The Coalition of Family Flourishing (My Forge) | West Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,398 |
| Catholic Foundation Michigan for Acts Xxiv | Bloomfield Twp, MI | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,025 |
| The Veil Removed | Clive, IA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,518 |
| School of Mary-Montessori | Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| St Michael's Catholic School Olympia Wa | Olympia, WA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Link Unlimited | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,343,754 | 30 |
| 2024 | $1,641,055 | 28 |
| 2023 | $982,356 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601199349100815
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3256613
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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