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 20212024. 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

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  • 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

$8.4M
2021
$12.3M
2022
$11.7M
2023
$13.5M
2024

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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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.