Walter S Quinlan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walter S Quinlan Foundation is a private foundation in Warner, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $600,745 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $379,495. 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$600,745
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$379,495
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $627,108 the year before.
11% 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 | $650,861 | 32 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $627,108 | 35 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $600,745 | 37 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Walter S Quinlan 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 Walter S Quinlan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 34 | $579,245 |
| Michigan | 1 | $12,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Foundation | General support | $379,495 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Gen'l support | $37,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Gen'l support | $18,000 |
| Hartman Rock Garden | Gen'l support | $15,000 |
| Snyder Park Gardens-Arboretum | Gen'l support | $14,000 |
| Friends of Buck Creek | Gen'l support | $12,500 |
| Whittenberg University | Gen'l support | $11,000 |
| Catholic Central High School | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Clark County Park District | Gen'l support | $7,500 |
| South Fountain Preservation | General support | $7,500 |
| The Gammon House | Gen'l support | $7,500 |
| Wescott House Foundation | Gen'l support | $6,500 |
| Springfield Community Improve Corp | Gen'l support | $6,000 |
| Community Mercy Foundation | Gen'l support | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Gen'l support | $5,000 |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital | Gen'l support | $5,000 |
| Urbana Champaign Aviation Museum | Gen'l support | $5,000 |
| Clark County Literacy Coalition | Gen'l support | $4,000 |
| Springfield Museum of Art | Gen'l support | $4,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Gen'l support | $4,000 |
| Springfield Arts Council | Gen'l support | $3,750 |
| Clark State Performing Arts Ctr | General support | $3,500 |
| Springfield Symphony Orch | Gen'l support | $3,500 |
| Clark State Comm College Annual FD | General support | $3,000 |
| On the Rise | Gen'l support | $3,000 |
| Project Jericho | Gen'l support | $3,000 |
| The Ridgewood School Association | Gen'l support | $3,000 |
| YMCA Springfield Ohio | Gen'l support | $2,500 |
| University of Dayton | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Springfield Public Art Committee | Gen'l support | $2,500 |
| St Josephst Raphael Parish | Gen'l support | $2,000 |
| Springfield CVB Holiday in the City | General support | $1,250 |
| St Teresa Church | Gen'l support | $1,000 |
| St Bernard Parish | Gen'l support | $1,000 |
| Dance Stomp Shake | Gen'l support | $750 |
| St Charles Parish | Gen'l support | $500 |
| First Baptist Church | Gen'l support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Loftis
- Maureen Casey Rollins
- Catherine Hellmuth
- Mary Louise Loftis
Questions people ask
Does Walter S Quinlan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter S Quinlan Foundation give?
$600,745 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Walter S Quinlan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Loftis (Trustee), Maureen Casey Rollins (Trustee), Catherine Hellmuth (Trustee) and Mary Louise Loftis (Trustee).
What does Walter S Quinlan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.