Funding search · EIN 760206844 · Houston, TX
The John M O'Quinn 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.
- 271
- grants reported
- $45.9M
- total given
- 2021–2024
- filing years
- $50,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. 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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Top recipients
Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.
- Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation7 grants · $7.3M
- Harris Health Strategic Fund3 grants · $5.0M
- University of Houston4 grants · $4.3M
- Memorial Hermann Foundation4 grants · $3.7M
- Baylor College of Medicine7 grants · $3.4M
- The Menninger Clinic Foundation2 grants · $1.4M
- The Kinkaid School3 grants · $1.0M
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation5 grants · $900,000
- Houston Christian University3 grants · $900,000
- The University of Texas Foundation4 grants · $800,000
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 271 grants.
- $2.5M
Memorial Hermann Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022
To support life flight
- $2.5M
University of Houston · Houston, TX · 2022
To support scholarships for college of medicine, construction of stadium, and launch of the college of medicine
- $2.0M
Harris Health Strategic Fund · Bellaire, TX · 2024
Support 10-year strategic facilities plan
- $2.0M
Harris Health Strategic Fund · Bellaire, TX · 2023
Support 10-year strategic facilities plan
- $2.0M
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023
To establish 4 permanent endowments in stanley appel dept. Of neurology
- $2.0M
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2022
To establish the jmoq endowed chair in neurology
- $1.8M
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2023
To support dr. Brendan lees research for ehlers danlos syndrome
- $1.4M
The Menninger Clinic Foundation · Houston, TX · 2021
To support the development of a behavioral health campus for the menninger clinic
- $1.0M
Harris Health Strategic Fund · Bellaire, TX · 2024
Support 10-year strategic facilities plan
- $1.0M
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024
To support stanley appel dept. Of neurology
- $1.0M
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024
To establish four permanent endowments in stanley appel dept. Of neurology
- $1.0M
Memorial Hermann Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024
To support the expansion of life flight fleet
- $1.0M
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2021
To establish the jmoq endowed chair in neurology
- $1.0M
University of Houston · Houston, TX · 2021
To support construction of law center
- $500,000
Crime Stoppers of Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
To support safe school institute
- $500,000
The Houston Museum of Natural Science · Houston, TX · 2024
To create the jmoqf endowment for youth programming
- $500,000
The Kinkaid School · Houston, TX · 2024
To endow the dir. Of center for wellbeing and success
- $500,000
Camp for All Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023
To support ph. I of blazing new trails cap. Campaign
- $500,000
Kid'S Meals · Houston, TX · 2023
Building hope capital campaign
- $500,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2022
To support dr. Kosten's anti-opiate addiction vaccine
- $500,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2022
To support dr. Brendan lees research for ehlers danlos syndrome
- $500,000
Houston Area Women'S Center · Houston, TX · 2022
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
- $500,000
University of Houston · Houston, TX · 2021
To support construction of stadium
- $400,000
Houston Christian University · Houston, TX · 2023
Establish the jmoqf endowed chair in counseling
- $400,000
Hermann Park Conservancy · Houston, TX · 2022
To support general operations in hermann park
- $400,000
The Kinkaid School · Houston, TX · 2022
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
- $350,000
Yellowstone Schools · Houston, TX · 2022
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
- $300,000
Houston Christian University · Houston, TX · 2024
To establish the jmoqf endowed chair in counseling
- $300,000
The Texas Heart Institute · Houston, TX · 2024
To support research to develop a wireless pacemaker
- $300,000
The University of Texas Foundation · Austin, TX · 2024
To increase dell med scholarship for former athletes
- $300,000
University of Texas Law School Foundation · Austin, TX · 2024
To enhance the lela & robin gibbs endowment for excellence scholarship
- $300,000
Ymca of Greater Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
For holdcombe family ymca aquatic center
- $300,000
Depelchin · New Braunfels, TX · 2023
To support construction of new volunteer services building (1st installment)
- $300,000
Harris Health System · Houston, TX · 2021
To support center for virtual care
- $300,000
Monarch School · Houston, TX · 2021
To support general operations
- $275,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2022
To support capital improvements at the edwin l. Cox jr. Texas freshwater fisheries center (tffc)
- $250,000
Friends of Pumpkin Park · Houston, TX · 2024
To support the renovation plan at pumpkin park
- $250,000
Houston Children'S Charity · Houston, TX · 2024
To support operations
- $250,000
Houston Zoo · Houston, TX · 2024
To support purchase of ct scanner
- $250,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2024
To support continued renovation of e.l. Cox, jr. Tffc
- $250,000
The University of Houston Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024
To support uh med school scholarships
- $250,000
The University of Texas Foundation · Austin, TX · 2024
To create jmoqf endowed faculty fellowship in college of natural sciences at ut
- $250,000
Texas Children'S Hospital · Houston, TX · 2023
Support 3 positions for mental & behav. Health programs
- $250,000
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy · Houston, TX · 2023
Support discover your greenway campaign
- $250,000
Amazing Place · Houston, TX · 2022
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
- $250,000
The Joy School · Houston, TX · 2022
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
- $250,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2021
To establish an endowment to support future dldccc director's programmatic objectives
- $250,000
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2021
To support jmoq centennial chair in concussion research
- $250,000
University of Houston · Houston, TX · 2021
To support scholarships for college of medicine
- $242,857
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2021
To support the building of the research institute and outpatient center at the mental health epicenter on the menninger campus
- $200,000
Hermann Park Conservancy · Houston, TX · 2024
To support play your park campaign
- $200,000
Houston Christian University · Houston, TX · 2024
To establish the endowed scholarship in nursing
- $200,000
Spca Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
To support the purchase of 2 vehicles and operations
- $200,000
Camp Allen Camp & Conference Center · Navasota, TX · 2023
Back to nature capital campaign
- $200,000
The Texas Heart Institute · Houston, TX · 2023
Support innovative cardiovascular research at thi
- $200,000
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2023
To support the texas advance commitment for undergraduate tuition assistance
- $200,000
Harris Health System · Houston, TX · 2022
To support center for virtual care
- $200,000
The University of Texas-Dell Medical · Austin, TX · 2022
To increase endowed scholarship
- $200,000
Baylor College of Medicine · Houston, TX · 2021
To support dr. Brendan lees research for ehlers danlos syndrome
- $200,000
Md Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX · 2021
To support endowed chair in cancer research
- $200,000
Memorial Hermann Foundation · Houston, TX · 2021
To support life flight
- $150,000
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School · Houston, TX · 2023
Scholarship assistance to christo rey students
- $150,000
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto · Houston, TX · 2023
Empowering girls in nature capital campaign
- $150,000
Hope & Healing Center & Institute · Houston, TX · 2023
To support the 10th annual chrysalis luncheon
- $150,000
The University of Texas Foundation · College Station, TX · 2023
For capital improvements at ut golf academy
- $150,000
Ymca of Greater Houston · Houston, TX · 2023
For holdcomb family ymca aquatic center (grant payment 2 of 4)
- $150,000
St Martin'S Episcopal Church · Houston, TX · 2021
To support building two classrooms in children's ministry
- $150,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2021
To support capital improvements at the edwin l. Cox jr. Texas freshwater fisheries center (tffc)
- $142,925
Ronald McDonald House Houston · Houston, TX · 2022
To support endowment for the new lmse position
- $142,925
Ronald McDonald House Houston · Houston, TX · 2021
To support endowment for the new lmse position
- $136,000
River Oaks Baptist School · Houston, TX · 2022
To support financial assistance scholarships
- $125,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2023
To support capital improvements at the edwin l. Cox jr. Texas freshwater fisheries center (tffc)
- $100,000
Depelchin · New Braunfels, TX · 2024
To support new volunteer services building
- $100,000
Episcopal High School · Bellaire, TX · 2024
To support construction of new mental health & wellness center
- $100,000
Hope & Healing Center & Institute · Houston, TX · 2024
To support general operating expenses
- $100,000
Main Street Theater Houston · Houston, TX · 2024
To support theater for youth program
- $100,000
St Edwards University · Austin, TX · 2024
Enhance jmoqf camp scholarship
- $100,000
Texas a&M Foundation · College Station, TX · 2024
To enhance endowed scholarships for school of nursing
- $100,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2024
To support tx state parks centennial celebration & fundraising campaign
- $100,000
The Kinkaid School · Houston, TX · 2024
To support fully endowed need-based scholarship
- $100,000
The University of Texas Foundation · Austin, TX · 2024
To support pre-law program in college of liberal arts at ut
- $100,000
Amazing Place · Houston, TX · 2023
To support operations
- $100,000
Brookwood Community Association · Houston, TX · 2023
Establish the john m. O'quinn foundation endowment fund
- $100,000
Children'S Assessment Center · Houston, TX · 2023
To support operations
- $100,000
Childrens Safe Harbor · Conroe, TX · 2023
To support construction of new 45,000 sq foot facility
- $100,000
Houston Botanic Garden · Houston, TX · 2023
To support operations
- $100,000
Houston Children'S Charity · Houston, TX · 2023
To support operations
- $100,000
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023
To support enhancements at kirby er department
- $100,000
St Edwards University · Austin, TX · 2023
Enhance jmoqf camp scholarship
- $100,000
The Houston Museum of Natural Science · Houston, TX · 2023
Support the 2023 annual fund
- $100,000
Ut Health · Houston, TX · 2023
Support 2 scholarships in bsn to phd programs
- $100,000
Boy Scouts of America Sam Houston Area Council · Houston, TX · 2022
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
- $100,000
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · 2022
To support the texas advance commitment for undergraduate tuition assistance
- $100,000
The University of Texas at Austin - the Harry Ransom Center · Austin, TX · 2022
To support three graduate fellow positions
- $100,000
Ymca of Greater Houston · Houston, TX · 2022
To support capital spending on post-covid projects
- $100,000
Houston Botanic Garden · Houston, TX · 2021
To support operations
- $100,000
Houston Zoo · Houston, TX · 2021
To support the 'keeping our world wild' campaign
- $100,000
Texas Biomedical Research Institute · San Antonio, TX · 2021
To support non-human animal facility (alfa) project
- $85,500
Hope & Healing Center & Institute · Houston, TX · 2021
To support the 10th annual chrysalis luncheon
- $80,000
St Francis Episcopal School · Houston, TX · 2021
To support upper school merit scholarship program
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