Quest for the Best
Accepts applications
Quest for the Best is a private foundation in Wayne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $709,744 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,998. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$709,744
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,998
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $640,816 the year before.
60% 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 | $550,873 | 75 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $640,816 | 85 | $10.3 million |
| 2025 | $709,744 | 68 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Friedhofer 295 E Swedesford Rd Suite 252, Wayne, PA 19087 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 647-1481 |
| What to submit | The applicant will complete the letter of intent which will be submitted to us for review if our interest area and the request for funding from the applicant are compatible. |
| Restrictions | We do not provide support to individuals. We also do not fund religious organizations and institutions when the resulting impact of the project is primarily denominational. We do not fund election campaigns or political activities. Generally, we do not offer operating support, i.e. We do not provide funds for expense items such as salaries, overhead, training and general administrative expenses. Our grants are subject to a matching requirement. Cash, in-kind donations, or securities, in hand, designated for our supported project, qualifying as matching contributions. Pledges qualify on a case-by-case basis. If we award a matching grant, we may make payments in installment amounts as specified in our award letter. We may limit funding to the same project or organization when multiple funding requests are made less than one year apart. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Quest for the Best funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 64 | $680,884 |
| Utah | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $6,350 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,510 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Wells International | Grant for pumps | $70,998 |
| Ann's Heart Inc | Grant: long-term housing | $50,000 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | Scholarships | $38,900 |
| Helping Hands Inc | Grant for wheelchair transit van | $35,000 |
| Quest Therapeutic Services Inc | Grant for equine therapy scholarships | $33,000 |
| Charles A Melton Arts & Education Center | Grant for security and safety upgrades | $30,000 |
| Trellis for Tomorrow | Grant due for seeds program | $30,000 |
| Montgomery County Comm College Foundation | Pledge under scholarship agr for police academy | $27,548 |
| Greenhouse Project | Greenhouse 44 basement project | $25,000 |
| Chester County Opportunities Ind Ctr | Grant: roof/hvac | $23,630 |
| Allegheny County Chiefs of Police Assoc | Police academy scholarships | $23,108 |
| Horizons at Greene Street Friends School | Grant for summer program | $16,500 |
| Building Youth Around the World | Grant: 2025 casa hogar alegre project | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritan | Grant for basement renovation | $15,000 |
| Manna | Grant for equip/repairs | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Indiana Univ of Pa | Pledge due under scholarship agr for police academy | $13,340 |
| Cristo Rey Phila High School | Horizons program | $12,000 |
| DCCC Educational Foundation | Pledge due under scholarship agr for police academy | $12,000 |
| Community College of Philadelphia | Pledge due-nursing scholarship agr | $10,000 |
| Community Warehouse Project of Chester Co | Grant for beds | $10,000 |
| Federation of Neighborhood Centers | Grant: shoot basketballs not people | $10,000 |
| First Stop Recovery | Grant for housing construction | $10,000 |
| Hope Rescue Mission of the City of Reading Pa | Grant for hopehouse construction | $10,000 |
| Patrician Society | Grant for housing support | $10,000 |
| The Community Grocer | Grant for wheelchair lift project | $10,000 |
| Mom's House of Phoenixville | Grant: signage,material, playground equip | $8,500 |
| Safe Harbor of Chester County | Grant for kitchen and pantry shelving | $7,568 |
| Sisters in Strength | Grant: women and girls empowerment | $7,500 |
| Upper Merion Community Cupboard | Grant for patron supplies/food | $7,500 |
| Camp Dreamcatcher | Grant: camp for chronically ill youth | $6,800 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund DBA the Mama-Tee Community Fridge Project | Grant to mama tee comm fridge project | $6,350 |
| Passhe | Mansfield police academy pledge | $5,500 |
| Eclose Institute | Grant: dietary research program | $5,000 |
| Eldernet of Lower Merion and Narberth | Grant:personal care items & refrigeration | $5,000 |
| Laurel House | General donation | $5,000 |
| Manna on Main | General donation | $5,000 |
| Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center | General donation | $5,000 |
| Nasd Education Foundation | Grant: extracurricular program | $5,000 |
| Phoenixville Free Clinic | General donation | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Franciscan Shelter | General donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Taras M Wochok
- Susan Friedhofer
- Holly Maino
Questions people ask
Does Quest for the Best accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Quest for the Best give?
$709,744 in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Quest for the Best?
Its 2025 filing lists Taras M Wochok (President), Susan Friedhofer (Executive Director/Treasurer) and Holly Maino (Chief Compliance Officer).
What does Quest for the Best fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and housing and homelessness.