The Quinn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Quinn Foundation is a private foundation in Leawood, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.3 million in 124 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $800,000. 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants124
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$31.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
24% 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 | $3.2 million | 102 | $30.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 118 | $31.1 million |
| 2025 | $3.3 million | 124 | $31.2 million |
How to apply
The Quinn 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 The Quinn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Kansas. It also paid $65,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 16 | $2.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $308,000 |
| California | 24 | $194,500 |
| New York | 17 | $136,000 |
| Missouri | 10 | $130,050 |
| Colorado | 2 | $110,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $59,875 |
| Maryland | 4 | $42,500 |
| Washington | 4 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stray Dog Institute | General operating support | $800,000 |
| Kansas Pet Advocates Foundation | General operating support | $460,000 |
| Ringo's Fund | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Great Plains SPCA | General operating support | $281,500 |
| Humane World for Animals | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | General operating support | $105,000 |
| The Good Food Institute | General operating support | $91,000 |
| Thrive Philanthropy Inc | General operating support | $59,875 |
| Karuna Foundation | General operating support | $57,500 |
| National Great Pyrenees Rescue Inc | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Kansas Civic Engagement | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Farm Action | General operating support | $40,000 |
| On A Mission | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Humane America Animal Foundation | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Vegan Hacktivists Inc | General operating support | $35,000 |
| A Well-Fed World | General operating support | $32,000 |
| SNCKC Co Fix Em KC | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Animal Defense Partnership | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Faunalytics | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Plant Based Foods Institute | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Sentient Media | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Animal & Vegan Advocacy International Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue | General operating support | $24,000 |
| Companion Protect Gives Back | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Double Up Drive Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Mocsa | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Wayside Waifs | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Animal Outlook Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Farmstand | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Food Empowerment Project | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Food for Climate League | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Greener by Default | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Harvard Law School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ideagarden Institute Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lawrence Humane Society | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lewis & Clark Law School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Multipler | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chuck Laue
- Jennifer Laue
Questions people ask
Does The Quinn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Quinn Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2025, across 124 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Quinn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chuck Laue (President) and Jennifer Laue (Secretary).
What does The Quinn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, food and hunger and education.