Private foundation · EIN 20-4268916 · Leawood, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Quinn Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 124 grants paid, $3.3M total, median $5,000. 13% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
124
$3.3M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in KS
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 124 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stray Dog InstituteLeawood, KSGeneral operating support$800K
Kansas Pet Advocates FoundationLeawood, KSGeneral operating support$460K
Ringo's FundLeawood, KSGeneral operating support$300K
Great Plains SPCAMerriam, KSGeneral operating support$282K
Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DCGeneral operating support$125K
Colorado State University FoundationFort Collins, COGeneral operating support$105K
The Good Food InstituteWashington, DCGeneral operating support$91K
Thrive Philanthropy IncHarlan, IAGeneral operating support$60K
Karuna FoundationAk Amesterdam, NLGeneral operating support$58K
National Great Pyrenees Rescue IncNanuet, NYGeneral operating support$55K
Kansas Civic EngagementLawrence, KSGeneral operating support$50K
Farm ActionMexico, MOGeneral operating support$40K
On a MissionMission, KSGeneral operating support$40K
Humane America Animal FoundationClaremont, CAGeneral operating support$35K
Vegan Hacktivists IncMount Airy, MDGeneral operating support$35K
A Well-Fed WorldWashington, DCGeneral operating support$32K
Snckc Co Fix Em KcLees Summit, MOGeneral operating support$30K
Animal Defense PartnershipArdsley, NYGeneral operating support$25K
FaunalyticsOlympia, WAGeneral operating support$25K
Plant Based Foods InstituteSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Sentient MediaSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Animal & Vegan Advocacy International IncWashington, DCGeneral operating support$25K
Rainbow Meadows Equine RescueJunction City, KSGeneral operating support$24K
Companion Protect Gives BackOverland Park, KSGeneral operating support$20K
Double Up Drive IncLas Vegas, NVGeneral operating support$15K
Mercy for AnimalsLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$15K
MocsaKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$15K
Wayside WaifsKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$15K
Animal Legal Defense FundCotati, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Animal Outlook IncWashington, DCGeneral operating support$10K
Farm Sanctuary IncWatkins Glen, NYGeneral operating support$10K
FarmstandWashington, DCGeneral operating support$10K
Food Empowerment ProjectSan Jose, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Food for Climate LeagueEvanston, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Greener By DefaultSpringfield, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Harvard Law SchoolCambridge, MAGeneral operating support$10K
Ideagarden Institute IncKingston, NYGeneral operating support$10K
Lawrence Humane SocietyLawrence, KSGeneral operating support$10K
Lewis & Clark Law SchoolPortland, ORGeneral operating support$10K
MultiplerSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$10K
New HarvestKansas City, KSGeneral operating support$10K
New Roots InstituteLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$10K
St Louis Samoyed RescueSt Louis, MOGeneral operating support$10K
The Humane LeagueRockville, MNGeneral operating support$10K
Vermont Law SchoolSouth Royalton, VTGeneral operating support$10K
Madre BravaReston, VAGeneral operating support$10K
The HiveRichmond, VAGeneral operating support$10K
Better Food FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operating support$7,500
Rose Brooks CenterKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$7,000
Kansas City Pig Rescue Network IncKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$6,000
Operation Wildlife IncLinwood, KSGeneral operating support$6,000
SafehomeOverland Park, KSGeneral operatingsupport$6,000
San Francisco Samoyed RescueSan Rafael, CAGeneral operating support$6,000
Animal Grantmakers IncPort Angeles, WAGeneral operating support$5,000
Apex AdvocacyDecatur, GAGeneral operating support$5,000
Aquatic Life Institute IncRy, NYGeneral operating support$5,000
Balanced IncKansas City, MOGeneral operating support$5,000
Beyond CarnismAnaheim, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Carlin Nalley FoundationPlainfield, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
Compassion in World Farming USANew York, NYGeneral operating support$5,000

By state: Kansas 16 · District of Columbia 9 · California 24 · New York 17 · Missouri 10 · Colorado 2

About this foundation

Quinn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Leawood, Kansas, administered in care of Connie Barnett, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Quinn Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Quinn Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.3M across 124 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Quinn Foundation give?

Kansas (16 grants), District of Columbia (9 grants), California (24 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Leawood that accept applications

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FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Cocherl Family Foundationsince 2012 Leawood, KS $734K40 grants · 2024 $10KYes $16M
Willard J and Mary G Breidenthal Foundationsince 1964 Leawood, KS $648K14 grants · 2024 $13KYes $5.9M
Morgan Family Legacy Foundationsince 2016 Leawood, KS $320K15 grants · 2025 $10KYes $4.7M
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