Quinn Emanuel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Quinn Emanuel Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 92 grants; the typical grant was $17,375 and the largest $160,000. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$17,375
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
51% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 92 | $350,439 |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 92 | $875,781 |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 92 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Quinn Emanuel Foundation 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 Quinn Emanuel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | $924,252 |
| California | 21 | $584,250 |
| Texas | 2 | $185,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $164,050 |
| Illinois | 10 | $110,700 |
| Arizona | 1 | $88,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $79,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $56,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $53,500 |
| Utah | 3 | $36,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County | Charitable | $160,000 |
| Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance | Charitable | $109,000 |
| New York Lawyers for the Public Interest | Charitable | $100,752 |
| Border Solidarity (Shelters for Hope) | Charitable | $88,500 |
| Joan's Wish List | Charitable | $87,500 |
| Community Legal Aid Society Inc (Clasi) | Charitable | $79,500 |
| Smart | Charitable | $60,000 |
| The Dragonfly Home | Charitable | $56,500 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Charitable | $53,500 |
| Legal Services Corporation | Charitable | $51,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Business Council for International Understanding | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Community Soup Kitchen | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Reform Alliance | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lambda Legal | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hillel of Ithaca College | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Bukas Loob Sa Diyos - Li Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Her Justice | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Roivant Social Ventures Inc | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Freeform | Charitable | $30,500 |
| Team Rubicon | Charitable | $30,250 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Pro Bono Institute | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Ny Second Century Fund | Charitable | $30,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Foundation | Charitable | $28,500 |
| Legal Momentum | Charitable | $26,500 |
| Redf | Charitable | $26,000 |
| The Honorable Tina Brozman Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| New York County Lawyers Association | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Legal Action Center | Charitable | $25,000 |
| National Center for Law & Economic Justice Inc (NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| New York Edge | Charitable | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas (Celanese Founda | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $23,500 |
| The Fedralist Society for Law and Public Policies | Charitable | $23,050 |
| The New York City Urban Debate League | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Carpls | Charitable | $22,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacqueline Toth
- Christopher Tayback
- Steven Madison
- John B Quinn
Questions people ask
Does Quinn Emanuel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Quinn Emanuel Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $17,375.
Who runs Quinn Emanuel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jacqueline Toth (Secretary), Christopher Tayback (Treasurer), Steven Madison (Director) and John B Quinn (President & Director).
What does Quinn Emanuel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.