The Quarterdeck Foundation
Accepts applications
The Quarterdeck Foundation is a private foundation in Marion, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $400,250 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $140,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$400,250
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $208,850 the year before.
58% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $219,050 | 25 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $208,850 | 27 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $400,250 | 39 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Baldwin Wealth Partners PO Box 576, Marion, MA 02738 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 748-0800, estrand@baldwin-llc.com |
| What to submit | Brief history of the organization description of the project (not more than 3 pages) budget and time frame, supply proof of tax exempt status, list of board of directors, latest audited financial statements |
What The Quarterdeck Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27 | $306,150 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $22,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,500 |
| Colorado | 4 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford Whaling Meseum | Unrestricted | $140,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Sweet Briar Collage | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St George's School | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Marion Art Center Inc | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound Education Center | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Duke University | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Marion Art Center Inc | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Our Sisters' School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Marion Institute Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ku Endowment | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Donorschoose | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Fessenden School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Marion Art Center Inc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rescued Friends Animal Santuary | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of Jack Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Clagett Sailing | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Musicfest Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marion Art Center Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New Beford Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Zeiterion | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth Tabor Libary | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sippican Historical Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sippican Lands Trust | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marion Natural History Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fmcoa | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic | Unresctricted | $1,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cobalt Abortion Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New Bedford Star Kids Scholarship | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brunswick School | Unrestricted | $500 |
| MIT | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lloyd Center for the Environment | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Strand
- R Davis Webb Jr
- Nancy W Corkery
Questions people ask
Does The Quarterdeck Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Quarterdeck Foundation give?
$400,250 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Quarterdeck Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric Strand (Trustee), R Davis Webb Jr (Advisory BRD) and Nancy W Corkery (Advisory BRD).
What does The Quarterdeck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.