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John S Dunn Foundation Grants

Private foundation · EIN 74-1933660 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024

Total grants paid
$5.1M
Grants reported
45
Median grant
$50K
Future commitments
$425K

Giving by tax year

Tax yearGrants paidAmount
202445$5.1M

Where John S Dunn Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Texas$5.1MAlabama$20K

Largest reported grants

The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.

RecipientLocationPurposeTax yearAmount
UThealth Science Center - John S Dunn Behavioral Sciences CenterHouston, TXGrant to establish 14 separate permanent endowments for the use, benefit, and support of UTHealth to advance behavioral health research, education, and patient care at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center.2024$2M
Rice UniversityHouston, TXGrant to support a fund for research seed grants with the Collaborative Research Center explicitly designed to bring together Rice researchers with their colleagues in the Texas Medical Center.2024$300K
UThealth Science Center - Faillace Dept Of PsychiatryHouston, TXGrant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Distinguished Chair in Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for research in schizophrenia and psychotic disorders.2024$200K
Communities In Schools of Houston IncHouston, TXGrant to support the on-campus Mental Health Initiative Program Program for 2023-2024 school year.2024$200K
Texas Heart InstituteHouston, TXGrant to establish the John S. Dunn Chair for the Innovative Device & Engineering Applications (IDEA) Lab which is focused on developing and evaluating cutting-edge cardoivascular medical devices.2024$200K
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TXGrant to establish the Eva Lynn and John S. Dunn, Jr. New Century Chair in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery $1,500,000 Endowment Fund.2024$134.5K
Texas A&M FoundationCollege Station, TXGrant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Engineering Medicine to support $10,000 annually to a top-performing student.2024$125K
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TXGrant to support the John S. Dunn Foundation Advancing Nursing Excellence Award to award funds to each of the runners up each year who go above and beyond in their commitment to their patients.2024$110K
Texas Hearing InstituteHouston, TXGrant to support comprehensive audiology, speech therapy and educational services to children ($50,000) and to support the Doctor of Audiology Externship Program ($50,000).2024$100K
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXGrant to support research for the Cultivation Center to increase its capacity and substantially enhance its production of microbiome-based therapeutic and diagnostic candidates.2024$100K
University of St ThomasHouston, TXGrant to support the John S. Dunn Nursing Scholarship Fund which will provide BSN scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,500 each to deserving nursng students in the 2024-2025 academic year.2024$100K
reMIND Depression & Bipolar SupportHouston, TXGrant to provide free support groups for diagnosed individuals, family members and friends impacted by depression or bipolar disorder.2024$100K
TIRR FoundationHouston, TXGrant to support Mission Connect IP Award for traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.2024$100K
The Children's Assessment Center FoundationHouston, TXGrant to be used for Therapy and Psychological Services Department for mental health services.2024$100K
The Council on RecoveryHouston, TXGrant to support a Center for Co-Occurring Disorders, with a focus on the connection between substance use, mental health, trauma and suicide.2024$100K
El Centro de CorazonHouston, TXGrant to support operating expenses for medical, dental and behavioral health services for Houston's East End.2024$75K
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TXGrant to support nursing scholarships at Houston Christian University for the 2024-25 academic year.2024$75K
Houston HospiceHouston, TXGrant to support grief and bereavement programs which provide families with opportunities to heal and regain their normal lives after the death of a loved one.2024$75K
Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TXGrant to assist in providing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with cardiac package for the Larry Johnson Cardiac Imaging Center.2024$75K
The Gateway Academy IncHouston, TXGrant to support their Mental Health Program.2024$60K
San Jose ClinicHouston, TXGrant to support healthcare for uninsured and underserved.2024$60K
The Rise School of HoustonHouston, TXGrant for general operating support.2024$50K
The BeaconHouston, TXGrant to be used to support general operating expenses for The Beacon and its core programs.2024$50K
Child Advocates Of Fort BendRosenberg, TXGrant for operational support to provide direct clinical services for child victims and their families.2024$50K
Archway AcademyHouston, TXGrant to support student scholarships to provide 11 partial scholarships for families unable to help their children struggling with addiction.2024$50K

How to apply

This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.

Contact
John S Dunn Foundation
Address
3355 West Alabama St Suite 990 Houston, TX, 770981718
Phone
7136260368
Deadlines
None
Application materials
A letter should be submitted stating the name of the organization, the amount requested, and the purpose for which the funds are requested.
Restrictions
Generally, grants are limited to donees within the state of Texas whose primary efforts are medically related to educational and research activities.

About this data

Figures are aggregated from John S Dunn Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.

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