Quonochontaug Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Quonochontaug Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$33.1 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 32 | $23.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 35 | $24.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 38 | $33.1 million |
How to apply
Quonochontaug 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 Quonochontaug Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16 | $1.0 million |
| Rhode Island | 7 | $165,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $125,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $120,000 |
| New York | 3 | $40,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital | General & unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Winsor School Inc | General & unrestricted | $230,000 |
| Lehigh University | General & unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Tenacre Country Day School (Wellesley) | General & unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Boch Center | General & unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Teach for America | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | General & unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Westerly Hospital Foundation | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Columbia University Law School | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mspcaangell Animal Medical Center | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Uss Constitution Museum Inc | Communications and it infrastructure upgrades | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Masschallenge | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Museum of Science Boston | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Westerly Library & Wilcox Park | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jonnycake Center of Westerly | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Noble and Greenough School | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wellesley Free Library Foundation | General & unrestricted | $12,650 |
| Barnard College | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dexter Southfield Fund | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Island Garden Club for Harbor Island Fund | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Artcenter | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rails-To-Trails Conservancy | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Save the Bay | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stray Pets in Need | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Westerly Animal Shelter | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Consumer Reports Inc | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Warm Center Shelter (Westerly) | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel E Smith Jr
- Elizabeth G Riley
Questions people ask
Does Quonochontaug Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Quonochontaug Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Quonochontaug Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel E Smith Jr (Trustee) and Elizabeth G Riley (Trustee).
What does Quonochontaug Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.