Private foundation · EIN 26-2704284 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gerald M and Roberta N Quiat 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $165K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$165K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercy CorpsPortland, ORUnrestricted general$13K
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDJohn hopkins bloodless$11K
Wildland Firefighter FdnBoise, IDUnrestricted general$11K
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted general$10K
Jfsla Jewish Family Svces LA HopeLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted general$10K
ADL - Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYUnrestricted general$7,500
Planned Parenthood Rocky MountainDenver, COUnrestricted general$7,500
Denver Zoological Foundation IncDenver, COUnrestricted general$7,500
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYUnrestricted general$5,500
Energy Outreach ColoradoDenver, COUnrestricted general$5,500
Denver Dumb Friends LeagueDenver, COUnrestricted general$5,500
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COUnrestricted general$5,500
MaxfundDenver, COUnrestricted general$5,500
The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COUnrestricted general$5,500
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DCUnrestricted general$5,000
LA Clinica Tepeyac IncDenver, COUnrestricted general$5,000
TreehouseSeattle, WAUnrestricted general$5,000
Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted general$5,000
Jewish Family Services of Colorado IncDenver, COUnrestricted general$4,300
Boulder Jewish Community CenterBoulder, COUnrestricted general$4,200
Emergency Family Assistance Assn IncBoulder, COUnrestricted general$4,000
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless IncBoulder, COUnrestricted general$3,300
National Jewish HealthDenver, COUnrestricted general$3,200
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted general$3,000
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted general$2,500
The Home for Little Wanderers IncBoston, MAUnrestricted general$2,000
Boston Health Care for HomelessBoston, MAUnrestricted general$2,000
Core - Community Organized Relief EffortLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted general$2,000
The Seattle Public Library FoundationSeattle, WAUnrestricted general$1,585
King County Sexual Assault Resource CtrRenton, WAUnrestricted general$1,335
Chief Seattle ClubSeattle, WAUnrestricted general$1,330
Native Land Conservancy IncMashpee, MAUnrestricted general$250

By state: Colorado 13 · New York 3 · California 5 · Oregon 1 · Maryland 1 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Gerald M and Roberta N Quiat Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of Melinda Quiat, 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 Gerald M and Roberta N Quiat Family 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 Gerald M and Roberta N Quiat Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $165K across 32 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Gerald M and Roberta N Quiat Family Foundation give?

Colorado (13 grants), New York (3 grants), California (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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