Private foundation · EIN 39-6059626 · Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc

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: 11 grants paid, $235K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$235K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Glacial Community YMCAWatertown, WICapital campaign$100K
Rock River Community ClinicWatertown, WIFacilities$35K
Watertown Humane Society IncWatertown, WICapital campaign$25K
Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson & Waukesha CountiesWaukesha, WICapital campaign$15K
Rock River CoalitionJefferson, WIProgram support$13K
Jefferson County Literacy Council IncJefferson, WITraining and materials$10K
Watertown Family Aid Association IncWatertown, WIProgram support$10K
Watertown Family Connections IncWatertown, WIProgram support$9,000
Jefferson County Parks and RecreationJefferson, WIProgram support$7,455
Heritage Military Music Foundation IncWatertown, WIUniforms/hats$5,775
Watertown Public LibraryWatertown, WIProgram support$5,000

About this foundation

Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1964. 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 Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc 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 Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $235K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Earl and Eugenia Quirk Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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