Edward and Kathleen Quinn

Foundation · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 85-4228861

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.

Key facts about Edward and Kathleen Quinn

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.

EIN
85-4228861
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$950,000
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$237,500
Median grant
$250,000
Total assets
$8,619,143
Primary geography
District of Columbia (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.6M

+19.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$950K

-20.8% YoY

Grant Count

4

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$238K

-20.8% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

WashingtonBethesdaProvidence

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M6 grants20215 grants20224 grants20234 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

So Others Might Eat: $400KSo Others Might Eat$400KCatholic Charities: $300KCatholic Charities$300KProvidence College: $200KProvidence College$200KDC Central Kitchen: $50KDC Central Kitchen$50K

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

<$50K6$50–100K4$100–250K7$250–500K2$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
SO OTHERS MIGHT EAT Washington, DCGENERAL SUPPORT$400,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Washington, DCGENERAL SUPPORT$300,000
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE Providence, RIGENERAL SUPPORTGENERAL SUPPORT$200,000
DC CENTRAL KITCHEN Washington, DCGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$8,619,143$7,195,221$6,617,076
Revenue$1,250,481$377,753$-916,854
Expenses$1,087,743$1,332,422$1,416,216
Qualifying Distributions$980,000$1,260,000$1,360,000
Net Investment Income$1,142,738$305,331$76,789
Distributable Amount$407,713$350,616$384,003

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 18, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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

Bridget Q Morris — Secy, Treasurer: $60KBridget Q MorrisSecy, Treasurer$60K

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.

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