Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees'
Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its website identifies the organization as the EMWQ Widows & Children's Fund of the Chicago Fire Department and says it supports retirees, widows, and children of fallen Chicago Fire Department heroes.
Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' at a glance
In short: Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' gave $444K across 379 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $443,921
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 379
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,171
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $617,429
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees'
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 South Clark Street 300, Chicago, IL 60603-1802
Phone: (312) 726-5823
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kennedy Grooms by Kenya Grooms ($7K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Organizations only. It also paid 289 grants to individuals ($324,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,913 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,913 grants of 1,913 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. Other leading recipient states were Florida (5%), Indiana (5%), Arizona (4%), and Wisconsin (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 379 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $428K (2022) to $529K (2020). In 2024 it made 379 grants totaling $444K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Grooms by Kenya Grooms Chicago, IL | Unrestricted and Restricted Contribution | $7,200 |
| Charlotte Jones by Dawn R Jones Blue Island, IL | Unrestricted and Restricted Contribution | $6,100 |
| Rachel Roche by Lisa Roche Chicago, IL | Unrestricted and Restricted Contribution | $6,100 |
| Firemen's Annuity and Benfit Fund of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted and Restricted Contribution | $3,071 |
| 39 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $49,500 |
| William G Owens by Edward F Crowe Burbank, IL | Unrestricted and Restricted Contribution | $2,200 |
| Maureen Heneghan SP Needs Tr Chicago, IL | Unrestricted and Restricted Contribution | $2,200 |
| City Colleges of Chicagoharold Washington Chicago, IL | Unrestricted and Restricted Contribution | $1,250 |
| Tina Marie Liva by Robert F Liva North Myrtle Beach, SC | Unrestricted and Restricted Contribution | $1,100 |
| Ryan Reyes by Idalia Hernandez Apopka, FL | Unrestricted and Restricted Contribution | $1,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $617,429 | $481,532 | $475,713 | $443,921 | 379 | $443,921 | $1,073 |
| 2023 | $611,610 | $724,703 | $542,936 | $510,669 | 412 | $510,669 | $470 |
| 2022 | $429,843 | $663,583 | $450,709 | $428,175 | 340 | $428,175 | $338 |
| 2021 | $216,969 | $405,082 | $481,162 | $468,875 | 367 | $468,875 | $300 |
| 2020 | $293,049 | $558,288 | $538,627 | $528,945 | 415 | — | $2,317 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to support families of firefighters and paramedics who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Its website describes support for retirees and the widows and children of fallen Chicago Fire Department personnel, including stipends, holiday funds, and educational scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 379 grants totaling $443,921. Grant amounts ranged from $1,100 to $7,200, with a median of $1,100. Listed grants generally had the purpose “unrestricted and restricted contribution.”
Among the largest reported grants were $7,200 to Kennedy Grooms by Kenya Grooms; $6,100 each to an individual recipient by two individual recipients by an individual recipient; and $3,071 to the Firemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony R. Martin (director and secretary), Kunal Jain (director), Sarah A. Boeckman (director and legal counsel), Anna Valencia (director), Daniel A. Fortuna (director and president), Annette Nance-Holt (director and vice-president), and Kelly Weller (director and treasurer).
Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' is led by Daniel A. Fortuna, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel A. Fortuna
Director & President
Director & Secretary → Director, President & Past Secretary, 2021
Director, President & Past Secretary → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Valencia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony R. Martin
Director & Secretary
Director & President → Director, Secretary & Past President, 2021
Director, Secretary & Past President → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Nance-Holt
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Weller
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kunal Jain
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah A. Boeckman
Director & Legal Counsel
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: John Conness (2020–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Jim Tracy (2021–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: William Murphy (2021–2023) — Director - Past
- Former: Richard C. Ford II (2020) — Director
- Former: Steven Swanson (2020) — Director
- Former: Timothy McPhillips (2020) — Director & Past
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees'
How much does Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' give each year?
Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' gave $444K across 379 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $511K across 412 grants.
What is Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees''s typical grant size?
Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees''s median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $1,171, across 379 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' give grants?
Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' gives mostly in Illinois: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (5%) and Indiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (40 grants), Orland Park, IL (3 grants), Bismarck, ND (2 grants) and McHenry, IL (2 grants).
Does Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees''s 2024 grants with a stated purpose (379 of 379) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees''s largest grantees?
Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees''s largest 2024 grantees include Kennedy Grooms by Kenya Grooms ($7,200), Charlotte Jones by Dawn R Jones ($6,100) and Rachel Roche by Lisa Roche ($6,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 289 grants to individuals ($324,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 4% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees'?
Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' reported $617K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $482K.
What does Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to support families of firefighters and paramedics who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Its website describes support for retirees and the widows and children of fallen Chicago Fire Department personnel, including stipends, holiday funds, and educational scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees'?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees''s EIN?
Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees''s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5045585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees' accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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