The Quarry Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Quarry Fund is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $691,732. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$691,732
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $747,785 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $501,122 | 38 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $747,785 | 32 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 32 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
The Quarry Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Quarry Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $691,732 |
| Arizona | 7 | $142,575 |
| New York | 5 | $121,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $114,779 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $21,000 |
| Vermont | 5 | $17,250 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity International | Education | $691,732 |
| Yale Divinity College | Education | $114,679 |
| Trustees of Hamilton College | Education | $110,000 |
| American Red Cross | Science | $100,000 |
| Boys Town - Omaha | Community | $40,000 |
| Pinnacle Presbyterian Church | Religious | $25,475 |
| Healing Arts Project Inc (Hapi) | Mental health treatment | $25,000 |
| Dorset Congregational Church | Religious | $15,000 |
| Help in Healing Home Foundation | Community | $10,000 |
| Plebeian Helpers Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wellesley Centers for Women | Community | $10,000 |
| Wellesley College | Education | $10,000 |
| ABILITY360 | Disabled persons' rights | $5,000 |
| City of Wahpeton | Community | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Education | $1,000 |
| Hormel Institute-University of MN | Community | $1,000 |
| Northshire Rescue Squad | Medical | $1,000 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital | Medical / health | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Community | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Community | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Science | $500 |
| Cherish Center | Community | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical | $500 |
| Dorset Players Inc | Community | $500 |
| Ekwanok County Club Scholarship Trust | Education | $500 |
| Hamilton Athletics | Health / community | $500 |
| March of Dimes | Education | $500 |
| Okoboji Foundation | Community | $500 |
| Dickinson County Friends of the Trail | Community | $250 |
| Dorset Historical Society | Community | $250 |
| KJZZ | Community | $100 |
| Ussga Memorial Fund | Community | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel W Johnson
- Elizabeth B Johnson
- Katherine E Johnson Potter
- Dr Geoffrey B Johnson
- Peter J Johnson
Questions people ask
Does The Quarry Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Quarry Fund give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Quarry Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Joel W Johnson (Trustee), Elizabeth B Johnson (Trustee), Katherine E Johnson Potter (Trustee) and Dr Geoffrey B Johnson (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Quarry Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and human services.