Solar Quest Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Solar Quest Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $380,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$380,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $396,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $345,000 | 27 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $396,000 | 31 | $14.3 million |
| 2025 | $380,000 | 22 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
Solar Quest Foundation 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.
What Solar Quest Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $105,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | General Program Support | $40,000 |
| N Street Village | General Program Support | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army | General Program Support | $30,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | General Program Support | $25,000 |
| Healthy Harvest Food Bank | General Program Support | $25,000 |
| Kids in Need Foundation | General Program Support | $20,000 |
| So Others Might Eat Inc | General Program Support | $20,000 |
| Better Basics | General Program Support | $20,000 |
| Dawning Family Services | General Program Support | $20,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children | General Support | $20,000 |
| Trees Water and People | General Program Support | $15,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | General Program Support | $15,000 |
| Nourish Phoenix | General Program Support | $15,000 |
| Poured Out Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
| Hope and Comfort Inc | General Program Support | $15,000 |
| Shepherds Table Inc | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Environmental And Energy Study Inst | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Comfort Food Community | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Global Forest Generation Inc | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Homeless Helping Homeless | General Support | $5,000 |
| Homeless ID Project | General Support | $5,000 |
| Oceanic Free Library | General Program Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chantelle Marie Hibbs
- Michelle Ann Franklin
- Kevin P Fay
Questions people ask
Does Solar Quest Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Solar Quest Foundation Inc give?
$380,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Solar Quest Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Chantelle Marie Hibbs (President), Michelle Ann Franklin (VP Secretary) and Kevin P Fay (Treasurer).
What does Solar Quest Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and youth programs.