Quaker City Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Quaker City Foundation is a private foundation in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 75 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $268,504. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$268,504
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 93 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 75 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Quaker City 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 Quaker City Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 44 | $996,286 |
| New York | 4 | $58,348 |
| California | 1 | $48,750 |
| Ohio | 4 | $43,893 |
| Virginia | 6 | $43,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $17,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $6,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hounds Foundation | Operations for exempt purposes | $268,504 |
| Montgomery School | Operations for exempt purposes | $156,542 |
| Boys Latin of Philadelphia | Operations for exempt purposes | $115,872 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | Operations for exempt purposes | $85,630 |
| Brandywine Conservancy | Operations for exempt purposes | $60,000 |
| Radnor Hunt Foundation | Operations for exempt purposes | $60,000 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | Operations for exempt purposes | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Operations for exempt purposes | $48,750 |
| The Hampton Classic Horse Show | Operations for exempt purposes | $45,000 |
| Upperville Colt & Horse Show | Operations for exempt purposes | $40,000 |
| Devon Horse Show | Operations for exempt purposes | $38,038 |
| Historical Society of Pa | Operations for exempt purposes | $32,815 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gif | Operations for exempt purposes | $28,875 |
| Drexel University | Operations for exempt purposes | $25,000 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | Operations for exempt purposes | $15,000 |
| Believe and Achieve Foundation | Operations for exempt purposes | $15,000 |
| Pa National Horse Show Foundation | Operations for exempt purposes | $14,000 |
| Brandywine Red Clay Alliance | Operations for exempt purposes | $13,000 |
| Fresh RX | Operations for exempt purposes | $12,000 |
| Ashbrook Center | Operations for exempt purposes | $11,000 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | Operations for exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| 1883 Foundation | Operations for exempt purposes | $8,450 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Operations for exempt purposes | $6,000 |
| Road to the Top Inc | Operations for exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Sixers Youth Foundation | Operations for exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Kips Bay Boys & Girls | Operations for exempt purposes | $2,848 |
| Sportsmen's Alliance | Operations for exempt purposes | $2,518 |
| Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Associat | Operations for exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Network of Enlightened Women | Operations for exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art - Craft | Operations for exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| The Community Coalition | Operations for exempt purposes | $2,260 |
| Lionville Volunteer Fire Company | Operations for exempt purposes | $2,000 |
| Athenaeum of Philadelphia | Operations for exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | Operations for exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| Denison University | Operations for exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| National Center for Public Policy R | Operations for exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| Nscdapa | Operations for exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| American First Policy Institute | Operations for exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Boarders & Stewards of the Monaster | Operations for exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Center for American Liberty | Operations for exempt purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Collin F McNeil
- Clayton Gates Chapman McNeil
Questions people ask
Does Quaker City Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Quaker City Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Quaker City Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Collin F McNeil (Trustee/Fdtn) and Clayton Gates Chapman McNeil (VP).
What does Quaker City Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.