E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat
E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat is a private foundation based in Berlin, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 23 grants totaling $49,717, all to recipients in Maryland.
E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat at a glance
In short: E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat gave $50K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,717
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,162
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $291,884
- -4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to send J D Quillin a letter stating the purpose and proof of tax-exempt status. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: J D Quillin
Mailing address: PO Box 21, Berlin, MD 21811
Phone: (410) 213-2485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stevenson Methodist Church ($5K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The listed recipients are located in Maryland communities including Berlin, Snow Hill, Newark, Pocomoke City, and Ocean City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 23 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $58K (2023). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Methodist Church Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cedar Chapel School Snow Hill, MD | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Worcester County Development Center Newark, MD | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Four Steps Riding Program Parsonsburg, MD | Unrestricted | $3,617 |
| Assateague Coastal Trust Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Lower Shore Land Trust Snow Hill, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| US Kennels Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Furnace Town Snow Hill, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse Church of God Berlin, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $291,884 | $45,952 | $60,878 | $49,717 | 23 | $49,717 | $45,952 | $53,301 |
| 2024 | $306,810 | $55,730 | $66,446 | $52,157 | 23 | $52,157 | $55,730 | $49,716 |
| 2023 | $317,526 | $36,407 | $71,054 | $57,605 | 24 | $57,605 | $36,407 | $51,157 |
| 2022 | $352,173 | $37,684 | $66,330 | $52,481 | 22 | $52,481 | $37,684 | $57,605 |
| 2021 | $380,819 | $85,088 | $54,852 | $41,689 | 22 | — | $42,524 | $52,481 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose own missions include conservation and land protection, historic preservation, education, community services, and emergency response. For example, Lower Shore Land Trust says it protects and restores natural resources, wildlife habitat, and working lands; Assateague Coastal Trust says it works to preserve Assateague Island and the coastal bays’ living resources; and Berlin Fire Company says it provides fire, rescue, and emergency services to Berlin and the surrounding community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $49,717. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. Listed among the larger awards were $5,000 to Stevenson Methodist Church; $4,000 each to Cedar Chapel School and Worcester County Development Center; $3,617 to Four Steps Riding Program; and $3,000 each to Assateague Coastal Trust, Lower Shore Land Trust, and US Kennels. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J D Quillin as president, Michael Quillin as treasurer/secretary, and David Quillin as director.
E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat is led by J. D. Quillin, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. D. Quillin
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Quillin
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Quillin
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat
How much does E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat give each year?
E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat gave $50K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 23 grants.
What is E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat's typical grant size?
E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,162, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat that year got $2K on average.
Where does E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat give grants?
E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Berlin, MD (9 grants), Snow Hill, MD (4 grants), Ocean City, MD (4 grants) and Salisbury, MD (3 grants).
Does E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat's largest grantees?
E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat's largest 2025 grantees include Stevenson Methodist Church ($5,000), Cedar Chapel School ($4,000) and Worcester County Development Center ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat?
E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat reported $292K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose own missions include conservation and land protection, historic preservation, education, community services, and emergency response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat's EIN?
E Bowen & Frances H Quillin Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1481035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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