Private foundation · EIN 92-0679875 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Quinn 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: 24 grants paid, $83K total, median $2,500. 71% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$83K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IL
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 23 of 24 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chikaming Open LandsSawyer, MIAn enviorment non-profit$10K
Nourishing Hope Lakeview Food PantChicago, ILAccess to healthy food mental wellness & services$10K
Grant Park Music FestivalChicago, ILGrant park orchestral association support$7,500
Goodman TheatreChicago, ILDevelopment in theatre$5,000
Lincoln Park ZooChicago, ILOffice of development$5,000
Skills for Chicagolands FutureChicago, ILCommunity engagement and support$5,000
Impact Grants ChicagoChicago, ILCommunity outreach$4,000
Art Institute ChicagoChicago, ILAttn advancement operations$3,000
Fourth Presbyterian ChurchChicago, ILCommunity outreach$2,500
Brebuff Jesuit Preperatory SchoolIndianapolis, INAdvancement in course and after shool programs$2,500
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIDivision of advancement$2,500
Chicago Symphony Orchestra AssociatChicago, ILOffice of development$2,500
Deborahs PlaceChicago, ILHouseing and support for homeless women$2,500
Hubbard Street DanceChicago, ILCommunity outreach$2,500
Juvenile Diabetes FoundtionChicago, ILTo make type 1 diabetes a thing of the past$2,500
Mary Meyer SchoolChicago, ILSupport academic & extracurricular programs$2,500
Partners in HealthBoston, MACommunity outreach$2,500
Timeline Theater CompanyChicago, ILDevelopment$1,505
First TeeChicago, ILEmpower kids and teens through the game of golf$1,500
Hewitt SchoolNew York, NYSupport academic & extracurricular programs$1,500
Public Interest Law InitiativeChicago, ILCommunity outreach$1,500
Giardano Dance CompanyChicago, ILDevelopment office$1,000
Keep Indianapolis BeautifulIndianapolis, INAn environmental and community nonprofit$1,000

By state: Illinois 17 · Michigan 1 · New York 2 · Indiana 2 · Rhode Island 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Quinn Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jeaneane J Quinn, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 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 Quinn Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $83K across 24 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Quinn Family Foundation give?

Illinois (17 grants), Michigan (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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