Quad Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Quad Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cohoes, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.7 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $249,953 and the largest $751,915. 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$4.7 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$249,953
- Largest grant$751,915
- Assets$115 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.2 million the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.2 million | 28 | $101 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 13 | $115 million |
How to apply
Quad Family 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 Quad Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $2.5 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $951,966 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $534,708 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $399,966 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $249,953 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill | General and unrestricted | $751,915 |
| Leveraged Foundation | General and unrestricted | $750,000 |
| Leveraged Foundation | General and unrestricted | $750,000 |
| The Hun School of Princeton | General and unrestricted | $534,708 |
| Leveraged Foundation | General and unrestricted | $500,000 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals DBA NYU Langone Health - Parent Corps | General and unrestricted | $400,000 |
| The Linsly School (Wheeling WV) | General and unrestricted | $249,953 |
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill - UNC Athl Student-Athlete Career | General and unrestricted | $200,051 |
| Harvard Graduate School of Education - Certificate in School Management & L | General and unrestricted | $199,983 |
| Harvard Graduate School of Education - Family Teaching & Teacher Leadership | General and unrestricted | $179,995 |
| NYU Langone Hospitals DBA NYU Langone Health - Trustee Dean's Fund | General and unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Students First New York | General and unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Harvard Business School - General | General and unrestricted | $19,988 |
Officers and trustees
- Meghan Mackay
- Allen Thorpe
Questions people ask
Does Quad Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Quad Family Foundation give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $249,953.
Who runs Quad Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Meghan Mackay (Co-President, Director) and Allen Thorpe (Dir, Sec, Treas, Co-President).
What does Quad Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.