John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund
The John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the fund appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund gave $351K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $32K), mostly in Massachusetts. 64% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $351,461
- +1931.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $31,951
- +638.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (86% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return; these application details should not be treated as current instructions.
- Contact
Mailing address: Choate Llp PO Box 961019, Boston, MA 02196
Phone: (617) 248-4760
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Farm School Inc ($54K). Together the top 10 received $348K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 19 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 14% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 36% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $351K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $351K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Farm School Inc Athol, MA | General Purpose | $54,400 |
| Wendell P Clark Memorial YMCA Winchendon, MA | General Purpose | $54,400 |
| CampLauncher Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Boston, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Southwest Boston Senior Services Jamaica Plain, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Bread & Roses Inc Lawrence, MA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Meeting Street Massachusetts Dartmouth, MA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Waltham Fields Community Farm Waltham, MA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Children's Room Arlington, MA | General Purpose | $9,861 |
| The Women's Lunch Place Boston, MA | General Purpose | $4,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $46,305 | $359,345 | $351,461 | 11 | $354,535 | $36,620 | $14,668 |
| 2022 | $344,180 | $-2,531 | $24,995 | $17,300 | 4 | $19,314 | $2,477 | $18,649 |
| 2021 | $454,619 | $48,256 | $50,227 | $38,600 | 4 | $40,738 | $43,498 | $22,131 |
| 2020 | $460,623 | $11,654 | $6,442 | — | — | — | $7,334 | $20,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2023 — 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 fund is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include farm-based education and training (The Farm School), community activities promoting well-being (Wendell P Clark Memorial YMCA), services for older adults (Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly and Southwest Boston Senior Services), educational and developmental services for young people (Meeting Street Massachusetts), and meals for people in need (Bread & Roses and Greater Boston Food Bank).
Grantmaking
In 2023, the fund reported 11 grants totaling $351,461. Grant amounts ranged from $3,400 to $54,400, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest grants included $54,400 each to The Farm School and Wendell P Clark Memorial YMCA; $50,000 each to CampLauncher, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, and Southwest Boston Senior Services; and $25,000 each to Bread & Roses, Meeting Street Massachusetts, and Waltham Fields Community Farm.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists A Silvana Giner and Jennifer C Snyder as trustees.
John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
A Silvana Giner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer C Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund
How much does John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund give each year?
John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund gave $351K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $17K across 4 grants.
What is John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund's median grant in 2023 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,951, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund that year got $34K on average.
Where does John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund give grants?
John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund's largest grantees?
John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund's largest 2023 grantees include The Farm School Inc ($54,400), Wendell P Clark Memorial YMCA ($54,400) and CampLauncher ($50,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund's EIN?
John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2658093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does John & Emma Quint Memorial Fund 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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