Edward and Kathleen Quinn
Edward and Kathleen Quinn is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $950K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Edward and Kathleen Quinn at a glance
In short: Edward and Kathleen Quinn gave $950K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $238K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $950,000
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $237,500
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $8,619,143
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Edward and Kathleen Quinn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was So Others Might Eat ($400K). Together the top 4 received $950K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 7 grants of 19 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edward and Kathleen Quinn gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 240% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $950K (2024) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $950K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| So Others Might Eat Washington, DC | General Support | $400,000 |
| Catholic Charities Washington, DC | General Support | $300,000 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | General Supportgeneral Support | $200,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,619,143 | $1,250,481 | $1,087,743 | $950,000 | 4 | $980,000 | $1,142,738 | $407,713 |
| 2023 | $7,195,221 | $377,753 | $1,332,422 | $1,200,000 | 4 | $1,260,000 | $305,331 | $350,616 |
| 2022 | $6,617,076 | $-916,854 | $1,416,216 | $1,300,000 | 5 | $1,360,000 | $76,789 | $384,003 |
| 2021 | $8,831,044 | $-29,954 | $1,282,187 | $1,200,000 | 6 | $1,260,000 | $50,560 | $451,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward and Kathleen Quinn reported a distributable amount of $408K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward and Kathleen Quinn is led by Edward J. Quinn, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward J. Quinn
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Q. Morris
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$60K (2021) → $60K (2024)
Edward J. Quinn Jr.
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Bridget Q Morris (Secy, Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Edward and Kathleen Quinn
How much does Edward and Kathleen Quinn give each year?
Edward and Kathleen Quinn gave $950K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 4 grants.
What is Edward and Kathleen Quinn's typical grant size?
Edward and Kathleen Quinn's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $237,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward and Kathleen Quinn give grants?
Edward and Kathleen Quinn gives mostly in District of Columbia: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Edward and Kathleen Quinn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward and Kathleen Quinn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Edward and Kathleen Quinn?
Edward and Kathleen Quinn reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $980K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $408K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Edward and Kathleen Quinn?
Edward and Kathleen Quinn is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. It holds $8.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Edward and Kathleen Quinn's EIN?
Edward and Kathleen Quinn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4228861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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