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The Emmett R Quady Foundation

Accepts applications Woodside, California · EIN 943267527

The Emmett R Quady Foundation is a private foundation in Woodside, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $134,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $152,500 the year before.

80% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$92,00014$1.5 million
2024$152,50018$1.7 million
2025$134,00015$1.9 million

How to apply

ContactThe Emmett R Quady Foundation
302 Old la Honda Road, Woodside, CA 94062
Phone or email(408) 761-4632
What to submitHealth and human services - the foundation's support for health and human services will focus on community organizations which promote individual and family heallh and wellness, and also provide related education, training and counseling services. Education - the foundation's grants in education will focus on preparing people to become productive employees, knowledgeable customers and participating citizens. Culture and arts - the foundation supports performing and visual arts organizations as well as organizations which promote cultural awareness and diversity. Special projects - the foundation is interested in supporting special programs as well as innovative funding initiatives at the discretion of the foundation.
RestrictionsThe foundation will consider grants for specific projects as well as operating support. Generally, support will be given for a period not in excess of one year and organizations must reapply for support each year. To be eligible for a grant, an organization must have broad community support, address specific community needs and demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability. All organizations applying for a grant must meet the following two requirements: 1. Be designated as a nonprofit, tax exempt organization as defined under sections 501(c)(3) and 170(b) of the internal revenue code (IRC). 2. Demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability by showing strong director and board commitment, good management policies and practices, and provide a current budget and financial statements.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Emmett R Quady Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Hawaii.

StateGrantsAmount
Hawaii3$56,500
California5$27,500
Pennsylvania3$27,500
Massachusetts1$10,000
Illinois1$5,000
Minnesota1$5,000
Texas1$2,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Aio Foundation
Honolulu, HI
Health and human services$50,000
The Wharton Fund
Philadelphia, PA
Education$12,500
Addison Ccaghope
Lancaster, PA
Health and human services$10,000
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
Education$10,000
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
Education$10,000
Charcot-Marie Tooth Association
Glenolden, PA
Health and human services$5,000
Monument Crisis Center
Concord, CA
Health and human services$5,000
Ocean Institute
Dana Point, CA
Health & human services$5,000
Risen Christ Elementary School
Minneapolis, MN
Education$5,000
Space Information Laboratories Inc
Santa Maria, CA
Education$5,000
Woman Made Gallery
Chicago, IL
Arts$5,000
Kai Bigan NG Lahania
Lahaina, HI
Health & human services$4,000
Castilleja School Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
Education$2,500
Hawaii Academy of Science
Honolulu, HI
Education$2,500
Mobile Loaves and Fishes
Austin, TX
Health and human services$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Emmett R Quady Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does The Emmett R Quady Foundation give?

$134,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Emmett R Quady Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John C Dean (Chairman), A Susan Dean (President), Monica Dean (Director) and Sally Dean (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.

What does The Emmett R Quady Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.

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