Private foundation · EIN 20-8103896 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Quo Vadis-Gavell Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $135K total, median $7,500. 36% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$135K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in MA
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Amerian Friends of the Musee DorsayNew York, NYEducation$31K
International Gugak Jazz InstituteWilmington, MAEducation$18K
Medical U of Warsaw Scholarship for Visiting DoctorUi Zwirki I Wigury, PLEducation$17K
Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MAEducation$15K
Berklee College of MusicBoston, MAEducation$13K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCCharitable emergency relief$10K
Friens of Catholic University of KoreaGyeonggi Province, KSEducation$10K
Boston ConservatoryBoston, MAEducation$5,000
Wings Over the RockiesDenver, COSupport museum$5,000
Slow Food USABrooklyn, NYTo assist poor$5,000
Denver Rescue MissionDenver, COHelp people who are experiencing homelessness and addiction in denvor change their lives$2,500
Palestinian Children's Relief FundLos Angeles, CATo help children$2,500
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PATo assist children$841
Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MAAssist children$500

By state: Massachusetts 5 · New York 2 · INTL 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Colorado 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Quo Vadis-Gavell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Quo Vadis-Gavell Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Quo Vadis-Gavell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $135K across 14 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Quo Vadis-Gavell Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), New York (2 grants), INTL (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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