John Overdeck

Wikidata describes John Overdeck as an American hedge fund manager and philanthropist. Wikidata reports an estimated net worth of ~$8.0 billion. Wikidata

Business & SEC Activity

MoneyControl reported that Laura Overdeck’s lawyers valued John Overdeck’s stake in Two Sigma Investments at about $6.2 billion in divorce litigation, while his lawyers disputed that valuation. MoneyControl also reported that his legal team said he had offered a $723 million tax-free settlement. NewsAPI

Philanthropy

The Overdeck Family Foundation’s 2023 Form 990, an annual tax filing for tax-exempt organizations, reported $827.1 million in total assets, $143.7 million in revenue, and $61.8 million in expenses. The filing reported $59.7 million in grants paid during the year. ProPublica 990

Political Activity

FEC filings, which disclose federally reported campaign contributions, show 25 contributions totaling $347,900 from July 21, 1998, through April 17, 2026. The party breakdown was $265,000 to recipients with an unknown party designation, $77,900 to Republican recipients, and $5,000 to Democratic recipients. The largest reported recipients were the Congressional Leadership Fund ($250,000), New Jersey Republican State Committee ($30,000), Kean for Congress Inc ($18,000), Bob Hugin for Senate Inc ($10,800), and Kean Victory Fund ($10,000). FEC

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In the News

MoneyControl reported in August 2026 that a divorce trial involving John and Laura Overdeck had begun in New Jersey, with Laura Overdeck seeking 35% of his Two Sigma stake. The outlet reported that her lawyer described the matter as the state’s biggest contested divorce case. NewsAPI