Private foundation · EIN 45-6540620 · Downers Grove, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chuck and Monica McQuaid 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: 11 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $110K. 45% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$1.3M
Median grant
$110K
Stays in IL
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pulmonary Fibrosis FoundationChicago, ILCare center network and pulmonary fibrosis foundation registry$250K
Friends of Virgin Islands National ParkSt John, VIArcheology, heritage projects, maintenance and trails programs$198K
St Aloysius Catholic SchoolGilbertville, MAOperating expenses$125K
The University of ChicagoChicago, ILBeckerfriedman institute fund$125K
Museum of Science and IndustryChicago, ILGeneral fund$120K
University of MassachusettsAmherst, MAEndowed and current scholarships$110K
Heart of New England Council BsaWorcester, MARenovate treasure valley's life lodge$100K
The American Chestnut FoundationAsheville, NCResearch concerning genes related to root rot resistance$100K
The Morton ArboretumLisle, ILUnrestricted$100K
Bridge Communities IncGlen Ellyn, ILTransitional housing program - education program$85K
All Hands and HeartsMattapoisett, MAUs hurricane fund$30K

By state: Illinois 5 · Massachusetts 4 · VI 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Chuck and Monica McQuaid Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Downers Grove, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Chuck and Monica McQuaid 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 Chuck and Monica McQuaid Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 11 grants, a median of $110K.

Where does Chuck and Monica McQuaid Family Foundation give?

Illinois (5 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants), VI (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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