Funding search · EIN 741933660 · Houston, TX
John S Dunn Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 138
- grants reported
- $17.0M
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $50,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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- Uthealth Science Center - Faillace Dept of Psychiatry4 grants · $3.6M
- Uthealth Science Center - John S Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center1 grant · $2.0M
- The Uthealth Science Center at Houston1 grant · $2.0M
- Rice University3 grants · $900,000
- Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation5 grants · $778,904
- The Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center4 grants · $675,000
- Communities in Schools of Houston5 grants · $655,000
- Remind Depression & Bipolar Support3 grants · $350,000
- The Council On Recovery3 grants · $300,000
- Tirr Foundation3 grants · $300,000
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 138 grants.
- $3.0M
Uthealth Science Center - Faillace Dept of Psychiatry · Houston, TX · 2022
Matching grant to establish 14 separate permanent endowments for the use, benefit, and support of UTHealth to advance behavioral health research, education, and patient care at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Cente… read allMatching grant to establish 14 separate permanent endowments for the use, benefit, and support of UTHealth to advance behavioral health research, education, and patient care at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center. less
- $2.0M
Uthealth Science Center - John S Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to establish 14 separate permanent endowments for the use, benefit, and support of UTHealth to advance behavioral health research, education, and patient care at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center.
- $2.0M
The Uthealth Science Center at Houston · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to establish 14 separate permanent endowments for the use, benefit, and support of UTHealth to advance behavioral health research, education, and patient care at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center.
- $300,000
Rice University · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support a fund for research seed grants with the Collaborative Research Center explicitly designed to bring together Rice researchers with their colleagues in the Texas Medical Center.
- $300,000
Rice University · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support a fund for research seed grants with the Collaborative Research Center explicitly designed to bring together Rice researchers with their colleagues in the Texas Medical Center.
- $300,000
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Distinguished Centennial Chair in Behavioral Health to explore connection between mental health and gut microbiome.
- $300,000
Rice University · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support a fund for research seed grants with the Collaborative Research Center explicitly designed to bring together Rice researchers with their colleagues in the Texas Medical Center. Payable over 10 years for… read allGrant to support a fund for research seed grants with the Collaborative Research Center explicitly designed to bring together Rice researchers with their colleagues in the Texas Medical Center. Payable over 10 years for a total grant of $3 million. less
- $280,000
The Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to JSD Radiological Sciences
- $200,000
Communities in Schools of Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support the on-campus Mental Health Initiative Program Program for 2023-2024 school year.
- $200,000
Texas Heart Institute · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to establish the John S. Dunn Chair for the Innovative Device & Engineering Applications (IDEA) Lab which is focused on developing and evaluating cutting-edge cardoivascular medical devices.
- $200,000
Uthealth Science Center - Faillace Dept of Psychiatry · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Distinguished Chair in Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for research in schizophrenia and psychotic disorders.
- $200,000
Communities in Schools of Houston · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support the on-campus Mental Health Initiative Program for 2022-2023 school year.
- $200,000
Uthealth Science Center - Faillace Dept of Psychiatry · Houston, TX · 2023
Matching grant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Distinguished Chair in Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for research in schizophrenia and psychotic disorders.
- $200,000
Communities in Schools of Houston · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support the on-campus Mental Health Initiative Program for 2021-2022 school year.
- $200,000
Texas Children'S Hospital · Houston, TX · 2022
Matching grant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Chair in Neurosurgery at The Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at Texas Children's to advance research.
- $200,000
Uthealth Science Center - Faillace Dept of Psychiatry · Houston, TX · 2022
Matching grant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Distinguished Chair in Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for research in schizophrenia and psychotic disorders.
- $170,000
The Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to JSD Imaging Sciences Lab
- $150,000
Christus Foundation for Healthcare · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support operations at CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic in Dickinson.
- $150,000
Houston Baptist University · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support undergraduate nursing students through scholarships for 2022-23 academic year.
- $140,000
The Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support research and educational programs for the year 2023-2024.
- $134,452
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to establish the Eva Lynn and John S. Dunn, Jr. New Century Chair in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery $1,500,000 Endowment Fund.
- $134,452
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to establish the Eva Lynn and John S. Dunn, Jr. New Century Chair in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery $1,500,000 Endowment Fund.
- $125,000
Texas a&M Foundation · College Station, TX · 2024
Grant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Engineering Medicine to support $10,000 annually to a top-performing student.
- $125,000
Remind Depression & Bipolar Support · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to provide free support groups for diagnosed individuals, family members and friends impacted by depression or bipolar disorder.
- $125,000
Remind Depression & Bipolar Support · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to provide free support groups for diagnosed individuals, family members and friends impacted by depression or bipolar disorder.
- $110,000
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support the John S. Dunn Foundation Advancing Nursing Excellence Award to award funds to each of the runners up each year who go above and beyond in their commitment to their patients.
- $100,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support research for the Cultivation Center to increase its capacity and substantially enhance its production of microbiome-based therapeutic and diagnostic candidates.
- $100,000
Remind Depression & Bipolar Support · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to provide free support groups for diagnosed individuals, family members and friends impacted by depression or bipolar disorder.
- $100,000
Texas Hearing Institute · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support comprehensive audiology, speech therapy and educational services to children ($50,000) and to support the Doctor of Audiology Externship Program ($50,000).
- $100,000
The Children'S Assessment Center Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to be used for Therapy and Psychological Services Department for mental health services.
- $100,000
The Council On Recovery · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support a Center for Co-Occurring Disorders, with a focus on the connection between substance use, mental health, trauma and suicide.
- $100,000
Tirr Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support Mission Connect IP Award for traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.
- $100,000
University of St Thomas · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support the John S. Dunn Nursing Scholarship Fund which will provide BSN scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,500 each to deserving nursng students in the 2024-2025 academic year.
- $100,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support research for the Cultivation Center to increase its capacity and substantially enhance its production of microbiome-based therapeutic and diagnostic candidates.
- $100,000
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Advancing Nursing Excellence Award to create an annual $5,000 award to recognize nurses who go above and beyond their commitment to their patients.
- $100,000
Texas Hearing Institute · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support comprehensive audiology, speech therapy and educational services to children ($50,000) and to support the Doctor of Audiology Externship Program ($50,000).
- $100,000
The Children'S Assessment Center Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to be used for Therapy and Psychological Services Department for mental health services.
- $100,000
The Council On Recovery · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support a Center for Co-Occurring Disorders, with a focus on the connection between substance use, mental health, trauma and suicide.
- $100,000
Tirr Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support Mission Connect IP Award for traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.
- $100,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2022
Support research for the Cultivation Center and substantially enhance its production of microbiome-based therapeutic and diagnostic candidates.
- $100,000
Baylor University · Waco, TX · 2022
Grant to the Garland School of Social Work in Houston for the 2022-23 academic year for up to 10 students pursuing mental health-related social work.
- $100,000
The Center for Hearing and Speech · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support comprehensive audiology, speech therapy and educational services to children ($50,000) and to support the Doctor of Audiology Externship Program ($50,000).
- $100,000
The Children'S Assessment Center Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to be used for Therapy and Psychological Services Department for mental health services.
- $100,000
The Council On Recovery · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support a Center for Co-Occurring Disorders, with a focus on the connection between substance use, mental health, trauma and suicide.
- $100,000
Tirr Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022
Matching grant to support Mission Connect IP Award for traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.
- $85,000
The Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support new drug delivery systems for selective cancer budget treatment for the year 2023-2024.
- $83,000
Christus Foundation for Healthcare · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to help sustain their program needs for their newly renovated CHRISTUS St. Mary's Clinic to hire additional family practice physician, mental health counselor, and two additional medical assistants.
- $75,000
El Centro De Corazon · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support operating expenses for medical, dental and behavioral health services for Houston's East End.
- $75,000
Houston Christian University · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support nursing scholarships at Houston Christian University for the 2024-25 academic year.
- $75,000
Houston Hospice · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support grief and bereavement programs which provide families with opportunities to heal and regain their normal lives after the death of a loved one.
- $75,000
Memorial Hermann Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to assist in providing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with cardiac package for the Larry Johnson Cardiac Imaging Center.
- $75,000
El Centro De Corazon · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support operating expenses for medical, dental and behavioral health services for Houston's East End.
- $75,000
Houston Christian University · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support $50,000 to provide partial scholarships to 5 fulltime undergraduate BSN students at $10,000; and $25,000 to provide partial scholarships to 5 graduate MSN students at $5,000 for 2023-24 academic year.
- $75,000
Houston Hospice · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support grief and bereavement programs which provide families with opportunities to heal and regain their normal lives after the death of a loved one.
- $75,000
Memorial Hermann Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to assist in providing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with cardiac package for the Larry Johnson Cardiac Imaging Center.
- $75,000
The Hope and Healing Center & Institute · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support the growth of the Houston Hope Line to continue to reach additional callers and expand operations.
- $75,000
University of Houston - College of Nursing · Sugar Land, TX · 2023
Grant to support BSN, MSN, and Doctor of Nursing Practice scholarships for a total of 15 students.
- $75,000
University of St Thomas · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support the John S. Dunn Nursing Scholarhsip Fund which will provide BSN scholarships ranging from $500 to 3,500 to deserving nursing students in the 2023-24 academic year.
- $75,000
El Centro De Corazon · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support operating expenses for medical, dental and behavioral health services for Houston's East End.
- $75,000
Houston Hospice · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support grief and bereavement programs which provide families with opportunities to heal and regain their normal lives after the death of a loved one.
- $75,000
Houston Revision · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support general operating, except for the vaccination program.
- $60,000
San Jose Clinic · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support healthcare for uninsured and underserved.
- $60,000
The Gateway Academy · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support their Mental Health Program.
- $60,000
San Jose Clinic · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support their dental program for uninsured and underserved.
- $60,000
San Jose Clinic · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support their dental program for uninsured and underserved.
- $55,000
The Gateway Academy · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support their Mental Health Program.
- $55,000
The Gateway Academy · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support their Mental Health Program.
- $50,000
Archway Academy · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support student scholarships to provide 11 partial scholarships for families unable to help their children struggling with addiction.
- $50,000
Child Advocates of Fort Bend · Rosenberg, TX · 2024
Grant for operational support to provide direct clinical services for child victims and their families.
- $50,000
The Beacon · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to be used to support general operating expenses for The Beacon and its core programs.
- $50,000
The Rise School of Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant for general operating support.
- $50,000
Village Learning Center · Kingwood, TX · 2024
Grant to fund medical services for their medically fragile population of children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
- $50,000
Child Advocates of Fort Bend · Rosenberg, TX · 2023
Grant for operational support to provide direct clinical services for child victims and their families.
- $50,000
The Beacon · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to be used to support general operating expenses for The Beacon and its core programs.
- $50,000
Village Learning Center · Kingwood, TX · 2023
Grant to fund medical services for their medically fragile population of children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
- $50,000
Camp Allen · Navasota, TX · 2022
Grant to update medical equipment, supplies, and transportation for the John S. Dunn Camper Health Center.
- $50,000
Center for Pursuit · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant for operations for The Center's Health Services, including nursing support, behavioral and mental health serivces, and their dental clinic.
- $50,000
Child Advocates of Fort Bend · Rosenberg, TX · 2022
Grant for operational support to provide direct services to children who have been sexually or physically abused.
- $50,000
Headstrong Project · New York, NY · 2022
Grant to support Trumph over Trauma project by treating trauma related and comorbid conditions including suicidality for veterans in Houston area.
- $50,000
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Tampa, FL · 2022
Grant to support their 15 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for children who suffer from a traumatic burn injury.
- $50,000
The Beacon · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to be used to support general operating expenses for The Beacon and its core programs.
- $50,000
Village Learning Center · Kingwood, TX · 2022
Grant to fund medical services for their medically fragile population of children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
- $45,000
Camp Allen · Navasota, TX · 2024
Grant to support updating medical equipment, supplies, and transportation for the John S. Dunn Camper Health Center.
- $45,000
Star of Hope · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to be used to support the Men's Development Center - John S. Dunn Wellness Center.
- $45,000
Camp Allen · Navasota, TX · 2023
Grant to support updating medical equipment, supplies, and transportation for the John S. Dunn Camper Health Center.
- $45,000
Casa De Esperanza De Los Ninos Foundatio · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support their Residential Program for children in crisis due to abuse, neglect, or the effects of HIV/AIDS.
- $40,000
Star of Hope · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to be used to support the Men's Development Center - John S. Dunn Wellness Center.
- $40,000
Star of Hope · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to be used to support the Men's Development Center - John S. Dunn Wellness Center.
- $35,000
Houston Achievement Place · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support Project CLASS mental health program which helps young children with emotional, behavioral and family problems.
- $35,000
Houston Achievement Place · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support Project CLASS mental health program which helps young children with emotional, behavioral and family problems.
- $35,000
Houston Achievement Place · Houston, TX · 2022
Matching grant to support Project CLASS, a mental health program for young children with emotional, behavior and family problems.
- $30,153
Houston Health Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support See to Succeed Program.
- $30,000
Communities in Schools of Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support Project MOVE which provides dental care to uninsured children who don't qualify for Medicaid for 2023-2024 school year.
- $30,000
Palmer Drug Abuse Program · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to support general operations to support adolescents, young aduts, and families providing recovery services.
- $30,000
San Jacinto Community College Foundation Pasadena Texas · Pasadena, TX · 2024
Grant to support the John S. Dunn Foundation Scholarship Fund for students in an ADN program for 20 scholarships at $1,500 each in 2024-25.
- $30,000
San Jacinto Community College Foundation Pasadena Texas · Pasadena, TX · 2023
Grant to support the John S. Dunn Foundation Scholarship Fund for students in an ADN program for 20 scholarships at $1,500 each in 2023-24.
- $30,000
The Rise School of Houston · Houston, TX · 2023
Grant to support a part-time nurse and basic nursing supplies.
- $30,000
San Jacinto Community College Foundation Pasadena Texas · Pasadena, TX · 2022
Grant to provide 30 $1,000 scholarships for the John S. Dunn Scholarship Fund.
- $30,000
The Rise School of Houston · Houston, TX · 2022
Grant to support a part-time nurse and basic nursing supplies.
- $25,000
Bo'S Place · Houston, TX · 2024
Grant to provide grief support services and education at no cost to children, teens, adults, and community members.
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