Quadrivium
Preselected recipients only
Quadrivium is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $20.8 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $4.8 million. 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$20.8 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$4.8 million
- Assets$24.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $26.8 million the year before.
50% 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 | $26.8 million | 22 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $20.8 million | 22 | $24.3 million |
How to apply
Quadrivium 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 Quadrivium funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $13.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $3.6 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.3 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $500,000 |
| California | 3 | $350,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund | General | $4.8 million |
| Potential Energy Coalition | General | $3.0 million |
| The Associated Press | Pursuant to special purpose grant with expenditure resposibility | $2.0 million |
| American Association for the Advancement of Scienc | General | $1.6 million |
| Anti Defamation League | General | $1.5 million |
| Pen America | General | $1.3 million |
| Unite America Institute | General | $1.3 million |
| Climate Central Inc | General | $1.0 million |
| Climate Leadership Council | General | $1.0 million |
| Secure Democracy Foundation | General | $1.0 million |
| Institute for Strategic Dialogue | General | $500,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | General | $500,000 |
| Cortico Corporation | General | $250,000 |
| Democracy Works Inc | General | $250,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | General | $200,000 |
| People Inc | General | $200,000 |
| Policy Impact | General | $200,000 |
| America in One Room the Youth Vote | General | $100,000 |
| Pacific Wild Alliance Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Healthy Democracy Fund | General | $80,000 |
| Contina Impact | General | $50,000 |
| Democracy Funders Network | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Murdoch
- Kathryn Murdoch
- Jesse Angelo
Questions people ask
Does Quadrivium accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Quadrivium give?
$20.8 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs Quadrivium?
Its 2024 filing lists James R Murdoch (Co-President), Kathryn Murdoch (Co-President) and Jesse Angelo (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Quadrivium fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.