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The John M O'quinn Foundation

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 760206844  ·  Private foundation

Based in Houston, Texas, The John M O'quinn Foundation has awarded $52.0M across 358 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Memorial Hermann Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$206.2M
Total assets
358
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The John M O'quinn Foundation funds

The John M O'quinn Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationMental HealthSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include children, families, veterans, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The John M O'quinn Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Memorial Hermann Foundation
TO SUPPORT LIFE FLIGHT
Houston, TX$2.5M2022
University of Houston
TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, CONSTRUCTION OF STADIUM, AND LAUNCH OF THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Houston, TX$2.5M2022
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation
TO ESTABLISH THE JMOQ ENDOWED CHAIR IN NEUROLOGY
Houston, TX$2.0M2022
Harris Health Strategic Fund
SUPPORT 10-YEAR STRATEGIC FACILITIES PLAN
Bellaire, TX$2.0M2024
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation
TO ESTABLISH 4 PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS IN STANLEY APPEL DEPT. OF NEUROLOGY
Houston, TX$2.0M2023
Harris Health Strategic Fund
SUPPORT 10-YEAR STRATEGIC FACILITIES PLAN
Bellaire, TX$2.0M2023
Baylor College of Medicine
TO SUPPORT DR. BRENDAN LEES RESEARCH FOR EHLERS DANLOS SYNDROME
Houston, TX$1.8M2023
The Menninger Clinic Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CAMPUS FOR THE MENNINGER CLINIC
Houston, TX$1.4M2021
The Menninger Clinic Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CAMPUS FOR THE MENNINGER CLINIC
Houston, TX$1.4M2020
Texas Children's Hospital
TO SUPPORT PEDIATRIC TOWER
Houston, TX$1.0M2020
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation
TO ESTABLISH THE JMOQ ENDOWED CHAIR IN NEUROLOGY
Houston, TX$1.0M2021
University of Houston
TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF LAW CENTER
Houston, TX$1.0M2021
Harris Health Strategic Fund
SUPPORT 10-YEAR STRATEGIC FACILITIES PLAN
Bellaire, TX$1.0M2024
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation
TO SUPPORT STANLEY APPEL DEPT. OF NEUROLOGY
Houston, TX$1.0M2024
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation
TO ESTABLISH FOUR PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS IN STANLEY APPEL DEPT. OF NEUROLOGY
Houston, TX$1.0M2024

The John M O'quinn Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$6.1M
2021$8.4M
2022$12.3M
2023$11.7M
2024$13.5M

How to apply for funding from The John M O'quinn Foundation

From The John M O'quinn Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“PLEASE VISIT WWW.OQUINNFOUNDATION.ORG FOR DETAILED SUBMISSION DEADLINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at oquinnfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The John M O'quinn Foundation

Does The John M O'quinn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The John M O'quinn Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The John M O'quinn Foundation fund?
The John M O'quinn Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Memorial Hermann Foundation, University of Houston, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The John M O'quinn Foundation give in grants?
The John M O'quinn Foundation reported $6.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $52.0M over 358 grants.
Where is The John M O'quinn Foundation located?
The John M O'quinn Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 760206844.
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About this profile. This page is built from The John M O'quinn Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The John M O'quinn Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.