Kathryn B McQuade Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kathryn B McQuade Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
88% 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 | $1.3 million | 47 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 95 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 84 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
Kathryn B McQuade 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 Kathryn B McQuade Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $372,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $316,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $274,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $200,000 |
| New York | 7 | $165,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $130,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $99,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $95,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $75,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of William & Mary Foundation | Support for scholarships | $125,000 |
| Women's Global Empowerment Fund | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Support for scholarships | $57,000 |
| Presbyterian Community Center Inc Inc | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Duke University | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| The University of Fondwa USA Inc | Unrestricted general | $49,000 |
| Teach United | Unrestricted general | $47,000 |
| YWCA of the Central Carolinas Inc | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Saint Ann Foundation US Chapter | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia | Unrestricted general | $36,000 |
| Technoserve Inc | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Street Business School | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Finemind | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Polaris | Survivor empowerment | $30,000 |
| Healing Hands of Joy | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Karimu International Help Foundation | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Project Next - San Marcos Promise | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Unfcu Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Justice Rising International | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| One Yard Away Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Captivating International - USA | Unrestricted general | $27,000 |
| Interfaith Prison Partnership | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| One Acre Fund | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Georgia Appleseed Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Flying Kites | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Ukrainian National Women's League | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Childrens Place Assn International | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Mercy Maternity House | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Maya's Hope Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| She-Can Global Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Chica Project | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Kitchens for Good | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| United Help Ukraine | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Fonkoze USA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Actionaid USA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Blue Ridge Zoological Society DBA Mill Mountain Zoo | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn B McQuade
- Carol B Hill
Questions people ask
Does Kathryn B McQuade Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kathryn B McQuade Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Kathryn B McQuade Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathryn B McQuade (Trustee) and Carol B Hill (Trustee).
What does Kathryn B McQuade Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.