The John M O'Quinn Foundation
Accepts applications
The John M O'Quinn Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.0 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$15.0 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$325 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.7 million the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10.0 million | 91 | $266 million |
| 2023 | $11.7 million | 67 | $293 million |
| 2024 | $15.0 million | 78 | $325 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert C Wilson III President 19 Briar Hollow Lane Suite 100, Houston, TX 77027 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 871-5860 |
| What to submit | Please visit www.oquinnfoundation.org for information on application forms and information and material that should be included please direct any inquiries to mick pritchett at (713)871-5860 or mick@oquinnfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Please visit www.oquinnfoundation.org for detailed submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Grant requests will be considered only from (1) tax exempt organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (the "code") and further classified as a public charity, that is, an organization which is not a "private foundation" within the meaning of section 509(a) of the code, or (2) governmental units described in section 170 of the code however, grants will not be made (1) to any public charity classified as a type III supporting organization which is not a functionally integrated type III supporting organization" within the meaning of section 4942(g)(4)(a)(i) of the code or (2) to foreign charitable organizations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The John M O'Quinn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 75 | $14.9 million |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Health Strategic Fund | Support 10-year strategic facilities plan | $2.0 million |
| Harris Health Strategic Fund | Support 10-year strategic facilities plan | $1.0 million |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | To support stanley appel dept. Of neurology | $1.0 million |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | To support the expansion of life flight fleet | $1.0 million |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | To establish four permanent endowments in stanley appel dept. Of neurology | $1.0 million |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | To support the expansion of life flight fleet | $1.0 million |
| Crime Stoppers of Houston Inc | To support safe school institute | $500,000 |
| The Houston Museum of Natural Science | To create the jmoqf endowment for youth programming | $500,000 |
| The Kinkaid School | To endow the dir. Of center for wellbeing and success | $500,000 |
| The Texas Heart Institute | To support research to develop a wireless pacemaker | $300,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | To increase dell med scholarship for former athletes | $300,000 |
| University of Texas Law School Foundation | To enhance the lela & robin gibbs endowment for excellence scholarship | $300,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Houston | For holdcombe family YMCA aquatic center | $300,000 |
| Houston Christian University | To establish the jmoqf endowed chair in counseling | $300,000 |
| Houston Christian University | To establish the jmoqf endowed chair in counseling | $300,000 |
| Friends of Pumpkin Park | To support the renovation plan at pumpkin park | $250,000 |
| Houston Children's Charity | To support operations | $250,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | To support purchase of ct scanner | $250,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | To support continued renovation of e.l. Cox, jr. Tffc | $250,000 |
| The University of Houston Foundation | To support uh med school scholarships | $250,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | To create jmoqf endowed faculty fellowship in college of natural sciences at ut | $250,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | To support play your park campaign | $200,000 |
| Houston Christian University | To establish the endowed scholarship in nursing | $200,000 |
| SPCA Houston | To support the purchase of 2 vehicles and operations | $200,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | To support play your park campaign | $200,000 |
| Depelchin | To support new volunteer services building | $100,000 |
| Episcopal High School | To support construction of new mental health & wellness center | $100,000 |
| Hope & Healing Center & Institute | To support general operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Main Street Theater Houston | To support theater for youth program | $100,000 |
| St Edwards University | Enhance jmoqf camp scholarship | $100,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | To enhance endowed scholarships for school of nursing | $100,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | To support tx state parks centennial celebration & fundraising campaign | $100,000 |
| The Kinkaid School | To support fully endowed need-based scholarship | $100,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | To support pre-law program in college of liberal arts at ut | $100,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | To support operations | $75,000 |
| Pro-Vision Inc | Programmatic operation support | $75,000 |
| The Council on Recovery | To support annual speaker activities | $75,000 |
| Communities in Schools | To support mental health specialist at heights high school | $60,000 |
| Alley Theatre | To support operations | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Houston | To support operations | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert C Wilson III
- David A Ott MD
- Michael J Lowenberg
- Robert C Wilson IV
- W Jeffrey Paine
Questions people ask
Does The John M O'Quinn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please visit www.oquinnfoundation.org for detailed submission deadlines.
How much does The John M O'Quinn Foundation give?
$15.0 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The John M O'Quinn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert C Wilson III (President/Treasurer, Trustee), David A Ott MD (Vice President, Trustee), Michael J Lowenberg (Vice President, Trustee) and Robert C Wilson IV (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The John M O'Quinn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.