The Robert F Quinn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Robert F Quinn Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$136,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $136,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $131,000 | 11 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $136,000 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $136,000 | 13 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Robert F 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 Robert F Quinn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 7 | $70,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $66,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Family Foundation | General charitable donation | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Waterbury | General charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless | General charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Unborn | General charitable donation | $15,000 |
| South Shore Health System Foundation | General charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough | General cahritable donation | $10,000 |
| Children's Community School | General charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Norwell Vna & Hospice | General charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Caroline House | General charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Southington Cheshire YMCA | General charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Southington Educational Foundation | General charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Waterbury Arc | General charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Boston Catholic Television | General charitable donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark A Nowak
- Kathleen Q Sullivan
- Edmund P Quinn
Questions people ask
Does The Robert F Quinn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robert F Quinn Foundation give?
$136,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Robert F Quinn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark A Nowak (Trustee), Kathleen Q Sullivan (Trustee) and Edmund P Quinn (Trustee).
What does The Robert F Quinn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.