The John M O'quinn Foundation
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
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
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $280,555,766
- Total Annual Giving: $15,010,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
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
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT C WILSON III | PRESIDENT/TREASURER, TRUSTEE | 40 | $435,000 |
| DAVID A OTT MD | VICE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE | 1 | $3,000 |
| MICHAEL J LOWENBERG | VICE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE | 1 | $3,000 |
| ROBERT C WILSON IV | TRUSTEE | 1 | $3,000 |
| W JEFFREY PAINE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
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 - InnovationMapA $10 million donation to Houston Methodist
John M. O\u2019Quinn Foundation donates $10M to Houston Methodist - InnovationMapA $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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