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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-1933660

John S Dunn Foundation

A private foundation in Houston, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 45 grants and $5.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
John S Dunn Foundation
3355 West Alabama St Suite 990
Houston, TX 770981718
(713) 626-0368
Form and materials
A letter should be submitted stating the name of the organization, the amount requested, and the purpose for which the funds are requested.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Generally, grants are limited to donees within the state of Texas whose primary efforts are medically related to educational and research activities.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,107,452

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $81,821,300

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,134,452

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $76,848,487

  • Tax year 2022

    $6,763,153

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $78,745,406

  • Tax year 2021

    $5,018,142

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $77,625,903

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,067,042

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $72,723,815

  • Tax year 2019

    $4,793,097

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $73,160,691

Grants paid in 2024

45 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. UThealth Science Center - John S Dunn Behavioral Sciences CenterHouston, TX

    Grant 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.

    $2,000,000
  2. Rice UniversityHouston, TX

    Grant 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.

    $300,000
  3. Communities In Schools of Houston IncHouston, TX

    Grant to support the on-campus Mental Health Initiative Program Program for 2023-2024 school year.

    $200,000
  4. Texas Heart InstituteHouston, TX

    Grant 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.

    $200,000
  5. UThealth Science Center - Faillace Dept Of PsychiatryHouston, TX

    Grant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Distinguished Chair in Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for research in schizophrenia and psychotic disorders.

    $200,000
  6. Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TX

    Grant to establish the Eva Lynn and John S. Dunn, Jr. New Century Chair in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery $1,500,000 Endowment Fund.

    $134,452
  7. Texas A&M FoundationCollege Sta, TX

    Grant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Engineering Medicine to support $10,000 annually to a top-performing student.

    $125,000
  8. Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TX

    Grant 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.

    $110,000
  9. Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX

    Grant to support research for the Cultivation Center to increase its capacity and substantially enhance its production of microbiome-based therapeutic and diagnostic candidates.

    $100,000
  10. reMIND Depression & Bipolar SupportHouston, TX

    Grant to provide free support groups for diagnosed individuals, family members and friends impacted by depression or bipolar disorder.

    $100,000
  11. Texas Hearing InstituteHouston, TX

    Grant to support comprehensive audiology, speech therapy and educational services to children ($50,000) and to support the Doctor of Audiology Externship Program ($50,000).

    $100,000
  12. The Children's Assessment Center FoundationHouston, TX

    Grant to be used for Therapy and Psychological Services Department for mental health services.

    $100,000
  13. The Council on RecoveryHouston, TX

    Grant to support a Center for Co-Occurring Disorders, with a focus on the connection between substance use, mental health, trauma and suicide.

    $100,000
  14. TIRR FoundationHouston, TX

    Grant to support Mission Connect IP Award for traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.

    $100,000
  15. University of St ThomasHouston, TX

    Grant 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.

    $100,000
  16. El Centro de CorazonHouston, TX

    Grant to support operating expenses for medical, dental and behavioral health services for Houston's East End.

    $75,000
  17. Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX

    Grant to support nursing scholarships at Houston Christian University for the 2024-25 academic year.

    $75,000
  18. Houston HospiceHouston, TX

    Grant 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.

    $75,000
  19. Memorial Hermann FoundationHouston, TX

    Grant to assist in providing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with cardiac package for the Larry Johnson Cardiac Imaging Center.

    $75,000
  20. San Jose ClinicHouston, TX

    Grant to support healthcare for uninsured and underserved.

    $60,000
  21. The Gateway Academy IncHouston, TX

    Grant to support their Mental Health Program.

    $60,000
  22. Archway AcademyHouston, TX

    Grant to support student scholarships to provide 11 partial scholarships for families unable to help their children struggling with addiction.

    $50,000
  23. Child Advocates Of Fort BendRosenberg, TX

    Grant for operational support to provide direct clinical services for child victims and their families.

    $50,000
  24. The BeaconHouston, TX

    Grant to be used to support general operating expenses for The Beacon and its core programs.

    $50,000
  25. The Rise School of HoustonHouston, TX

    Grant for general operating support.

    $50,000
  26. Village Learning Center IncKingwood, TX

    Grant to fund medical services for their medically fragile population of children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities.

    $50,000
  27. Camp AllenNavasota, TX

    Grant to support updating medical equipment, supplies, and transportation for the John S. Dunn Camper Health Center.

    $45,000
  28. Star of HopeHouston, TX

    Grant to be used to support the Men's Development Center - John S. Dunn Wellness Center.

    $45,000
  29. Houston Achievement PlaceHouston, TX

    Grant to support Project CLASS mental health program which helps young children with emotional, behavioral and family problems.

    $35,000
  30. Communities In Schools of Houston IncHouston, TX

    Grant to support Project MOVE which provides dental care to uninsured children who don't qualify for Medicaid for 2023-2024 school year.

    $30,000
  31. Palmer Drug Abuse ProgramHouston, TX

    Grant to support general operations to support adolescents, young aduts, and families providing recovery services.

    $30,000
  32. San Jacinto Community College Foundation Pasadena TexasPasadena, TX

    Grant to support the John S. Dunn Foundation Scholarship Fund for students in an ADN program for 20 scholarships at $1,500 each in 2024-25.

    $30,000
  33. Bo'S PlaceHouston, TX

    Grant to provide grief support services and education at no cost to children, teens, adults, and community members.

    $25,000
  34. Camp For AllHouston, TX

    Grant to support expenses to their Camp's health center.

    $25,000
  35. Christian Community Service CenterHouston, TX

    Grant to be used for emergency medical needs for the Emergency Services program.

    $25,000
  36. Covenant House TexasHouston, TX

    Grant to support the Medical and Behavioral Health Services program for Houston's homeless youth.

    $25,000
  37. Halo House FoundationHouston, TX

    Grant to help cover operating costs and program administration.

    $25,000
  38. The Harris SchoolHouston, TX

    Grant to support their scholarship program to aid famlies for its specialized therapeurtic programs.

    $25,000
  39. The Hope and Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TX

    Grant to support the growth of the Houston Hope Line to continue to reach additional callers and expand operations.

    $25,000
  40. College of the Mainland Foundation IncTexas City, TX

    Grant to support 10 or more scholarships for Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

    $20,000
  41. Sight Savers America IncPelham, AL

    Grant to provide high-tech vision and blind aids.

    $20,000
  42. Nick Finnegan Couseling FoundationHouston, TX

    Grant to support mental health counselling services and outreach.

    $15,000
  43. Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston-GalvestonHouston, TX

    Grant for operating support.

    $10,000
  44. Bridges To LifeHouston, TX

    Grant for operational support for its program for victims and offenders and healing.

    $10,000
  45. Mental Health America of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Grant to purchase table for 10 for Texas Luncheon.

    $3,000

Approved for future payment

3 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Texas Heart InstituteHouston, TX

    Grant 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.

    $200,000
  2. Texas A&M FoundationCollege Sta, TX

    Grant to establish the John S. Dunn Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Engineering Medicine to support $10,000 annualy to a top-performing student.

    $125,000
  3. UThealth Science Center - Cizik School of NursingHouston, TX

    Grant to fund scholarships for sstudents enrolled in the Pacesetter BSN Program.

    $100,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education11 grants $1,110,00049% of the total
  2. Health7 grants $474,45221% of the total
  3. Medical research1 grant $200,0009% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid3 grants $185,0008% of the total
  5. Mental health3 grants $138,0006% of the total
  6. Human services2 grants $75,0003% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $80,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas44 grants $5,087,452
  2. Alabama1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Charles M Lusk IIIPresident Hours 5.41Pay $60,000
  • John R WallaceVice President Hours 5Pay $48,000
  • David G KeySecretary/Treasurer Hours 5.49Pay $48,000
  • Cynthia J AdkinsTrustee Hours 5.28Pay $48,000
  • Diana M HawkinsTrustee Hours 5.02Pay $48,000
  • Terri LacyTrustee Hours 5.1Pay $48,000
  • Andrew W SowellTrustee Hours 4.99Pay $48,000

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