The John M O'quinn Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 76-0206844

The John M O'Quinn Foundation is a private foundation headquartered in Houston, Texas. The foundation provides foundation services and grant-making support, with a focus on serving underprivileged youth in Houston, Texas and the surrounding area.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$280.6M

+6.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$15.0M

+28.6% YoY

Grant Count

78

+16.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$192K

+10.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

  • Conservation
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Programs benefiting underprivileged youth

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

  • Texas
  • New York
  • North Carolina

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

AustinBaytownBellaireBellvilleBethesdaBrookshireCharlotteCollege StationConroeDallasHighlandsHoustonKemahLos AngelesNavasotaNew BraunfelsNew UlmNew YorkPollockRockport

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • Total Assets: $280,555,766
  • Total Annual Giving: $15,010,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M$40M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$280,555,766$262,821,610$243,567,790
Revenue$35,223,304$32,688,300$26,976,940
Expenses$17,204,850$13,437,355$14,060,231
Qualifying Distributions$15,647,716$12,149,415$12,763,637
Net Investment Income$13,951,296$6,100,895$3,375,592
Distributable Amount$15,249,370$13,426,269$12,170,192

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$4M$8M$11M$15M87 grants202091 grants202146 grants202267 grants202378 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

HARRIS HEALTH STRATEGIC …$1.0MHOUSTON METHODIST HOSPIT…$1.0MMEMORIAL HERMANN FOUNDAT…$1.0MCRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTO…$500KFRIENDS OF PUMPKIN PARK$250KHOUSTON CHILDREN'S CHARITY$250KHOUSTON ZOO INC$250KHERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY$200KHOUSTON CHRISTIAN UNIVER…$200KSPCA HOUSTON$200K

Grant Size Distribution

246 grants across all recorded years

141<$50K31$50–100K40$100–250K17$250–500K7$500K–1M10$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from The John M O'quinn Foundation

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

ROBERT C WILSON IIIPRESIDENT/TREASURER, TRUSTEE$435KDAVID A OTT MDVICE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE$3KMICHAEL J LOWENBERGVICE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE$3KROBERT C WILSON IVTRUSTEE$3K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ROBERT C WILSON IIIPRESIDENT/TREASURER, TRUSTEE40$435,000
DAVID A OTT MDVICE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE1$3,000
MICHAEL J LOWENBERGVICE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE1$3,000
ROBERT C WILSON IVTRUSTEE1$3,000
W JEFFREY PAINETRUSTEE1

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made significant contributions to major healthcare institutions in the Houston area, including:

John M. O\u2019Quinn Foundation donates $10M to Houston Methodist - InnovationMap

A $25 million pledge to a mental health clinic

A $5 million donation to Memorial Hermann Foundation toward a new Memorial Hermann Life Flight Fleet

Memorial Hermann Foundation Receives $5 Million Donation from the John M.\

Support for the John M. O'Quinn Hospital (in partnership with Harris Health)

Harris Health Tops Off Newly Named John M. O'Quinn ...

Contact Information

  • Headquarters: 19 Briar Hollow Lane, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77027
  • Phone: (713) 234-7601 or (713) 871-5880
  • Website: oquinnfoundation.org

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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