Quest For Excellence Inc
Preselected recipients only
Quest For Excellence Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $203,330 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $71,700. 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$203,330
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$71,700
- Assets$518,763
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,132 the year before.
56% 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 | $106,875 | 6 | $664,604 |
| 2024 | $70,132 | 4 | $658,322 |
| 2025 | $203,330 | 9 | $518,763 |
How to apply
Quest For Excellence Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Quest For Excellence Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9 | $203,330 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Township Schools Foundat | Salary and to Establish a Student Assistance Fund | $71,700 |
| Bentley's Buddies Friends | Operating expenses. | $30,000 |
| Assistance League of Indianapolis | Operation School Bell and Assault Survivor kits. | $28,000 |
| Indiana Blind Childrens Foundation | Health and wellness programs | $25,360 |
| East 10th Children Youth Center | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Paws and Think Inc | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Medical Mutts service Dogs Inc | Operating expenses | $9,443 |
| Indigent families food assistance | Food assistance | $3,670 |
| American Heart Association | General operating expenses | $157 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Foltz
- Howard F Foltz III
- Lisa L Dellacqua
- Daniel E Foltz
- Bill Nelson
- Nancy Estabrook
- Patrick J Brake
- William Randy Davis
- Terry Scott
Questions people ask
Does Quest For Excellence Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Quest For Excellence Inc give?
$203,330 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Quest For Excellence Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia Foltz (President), Howard F Foltz III (Secretary/Treas), Lisa L Dellacqua (Vice President) and Daniel E Foltz (Vice President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Quest For Excellence Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.