John S. Dunn Foundation Grant

John S. Dunn Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The John S. Dunn Foundation
Last Updated: December 01, 2025

Summary

The John S. Dunn Foundation supports healthcare initiatives in the greater Houston area, focusing on mental health programs, healthcare education, and medical research. Established in 1977, the foundation aims to improve the quality of life for underserved communities. It grants funds exclusively to non-profit organizations and emphasizes collaboration over multiyear commitments. The foundation is dedicated to reflecting John S. Dunn's legacy of community service and commitment to health equity.

Overview

NOTE: The John S. Dunn Foundation recently made a multiyear commitment to mental health, establishing the John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center here in Houston. Because of this multiyear commitment, we have exceeded our annual budget for mental health grants for the foreseeable future. About The John S. Dunn Foundation was formed in 1977 by John S. Dunn, a highly successful Houston business leader, who used much of his personal wealth to improve the quality of life in the city he called home for 65 years. Mr. Dunn considered being in Houston one of the reasons for his business success; and he felt an intense sense of obligation to contribute to his community. The Dunn Foundation provides financial support to charitable organizations, restricted to the greater Houston area, focusing on supporting healthcare clinics for the underserved, mental health programs, medical research, and healthcare education. The Dunn Foundation continues to be a reflection of Mr. Dunn’s personal commitment. Focus Areas The Foundation’s grants are generally approved for healthcare education, including nursing programs, healthcare clinics for the underserved, mental health programs, and medical research in the greater Houston area. The Foundation does support nursing scholarships, medical research endowments and chairs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are made to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations only. Organizations applying for grants must meet criteria established by the United States Internal Revenue Service described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1968 and be classified as other than a private foundation under the terms of Section 509(a).Grant requests are limited to programs and projects within the greater Houston area.

Ineligibility

Please note that the Foundation does not support Type III Section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations.No grants are made to individuals.The Foundation does not give scholarships directly to individuals.Generally, the Foundation typically does not give multiyear grants; however, matching grants and collaboration are encouraged.Restrictions:The Dunn Foundation does not make grants to businesses or individuals.The Dunn Foundation does not make grants to support capital campaigns. The Dunn Foundation does not make grants for construction and/or furnishings.The Dunn Foundation does not make grants to support advocacy or to other foundations who then make grants to third-party organizations.