Query on Inc
Accepts applications
Query on Inc is a private foundation in Lexington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $321,536 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,045 and the largest $159,276. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$321,536
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,045
- Largest grant$159,276
- Assets$206,629
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,835 the year before.
50% 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 | $16,807 | 11 | $171,691 |
| 2024 | $72,835 | 19 | $107,273 |
| 2025 | $321,536 | 16 | $206,629 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark S Thompson 5 Hampton Road, Lexington, MA 02421-8038 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 274-7822 |
What Query on Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $278,276 |
| New York | 3 | $26,400 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $12,652 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,900 |
| Florida | 1 | $900 |
| Virginia | 2 | $208 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Jofre | Public policy research grant | $159,276 |
| Denim Pictures LLC | Educational research podcast grant | $117,000 |
| Ithaca High School | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Selina Tang | Public policy research grant | $7,305 |
| Eamon O'Cearuil | Public policy research grant | $3,357 |
| Social Security Works Educational Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Educational | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $1,090 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable contribution | $900 |
| Responsive Law | Charitable contribution | $900 |
| Big Brother & Big Sister | Charitable contribution | $900 |
| National Audobon Society | Charitable contribution | $400 |
| Charity Watch | Charitable contribution | $200 |
| Vikram Kolli | Public policy research grant | $108 |
| BBB Wise Giving Alliance | Charitable contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark S Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Query on Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Query on Inc give?
$321,536 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,045.
Who runs Query on Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark S Thompson (President, Treasurer, Cler).
What does Query on Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and education.