Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist
Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2021 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Colorado and Illinois, including support for a rural housing initiative and Chicago-area organizations. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist at a glance
In short: Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist gave $1.4M across 16 grants in 2021 (avg $89K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,429,000
- +106.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $89,313
- +106.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $18,449,505
- +4.6% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Colorado (75% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 303 W Madison 1000, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 548-8421
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Telluride Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 32 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 filing reports that 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 25% to recipients in Illinois. Listed recipients include organizations in Telluride and Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist gives
- 63% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $692K (2020) to $1.4M (2021). In 2021 it made 16 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride Foundation Telluride, CO | General funds for the Rural Housing Initiative Facility. | $1,000,000 |
| Illinois Immigration Funders Collab Chicago, IL | General operating expenses. | $75,000 |
| The Montessori Network Chicago, IL | General operating expenses in its entirety. | $50,000 |
| A Better Chicago Chicago, IL | For the Catalyst Fund. | $50,000 |
| Crossroads Fund Chicago, IL | General operating expenses. | $50,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, IL | General operating expenses. | $50,000 |
| Cabrini Green Legal Aid Chicago, IL | General operating expenses. | $25,000 |
| Just for Kids Foundation Telluride, CO | General operating expenses. | $25,000 |
| Tri-County Health Network Telluride, CO | General operating expenses. | $25,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Chicago, IL | General operating expenses in its entirety. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing reports 16 grants, as does the 2020 filing.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $18,449,505 | $1,994,651 | $1,507,358 | $1,429,000 | 16 | $1,507,186 | $1,679,339 | $917,735 |
| 2020 | $17,631,531 | $1,846,322 | $693,176 | $691,952 | 16 | — | $145,431 | $682,642 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist reported a distributable amount of $918K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2021 grants included general operating support and funding for the Telluride Foundation’s Rural Housing Initiative Facility and A Better Chicago’s Catalyst Fund.
The grantees describe a range of work. The Telluride Foundation says it seeks to enrich quality of life in the Telluride region by supporting community groups and activities. The Montessori Network describes an approach to education connecting essential knowledge across disciplines and to students’ lives. The Museum of Contemporary Art says it presents contemporary art and educational programs. A Better Chicago says it invests in ideas to create opportunities for Chicago youth. Crossroads Fund supports Chicago-area organizations working on racial, social, and economic justice. Cabrini Green Legal Aid provides legal services, social support, and advocacy for people and communities affected by the criminal legal system. Just for Kids Foundation supports youth in the San Miguel Watershed, and Tri-County Health Network works with communities to improve health.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,429,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest was $1,000,000 to the Telluride Foundation for general funds for its Rural Housing Initiative Facility. Other notable grants included $75,000 to Illinois Immigration Funders Collab for general operating expenses; $50,000 each to The Montessori Network, A Better Chicago, Crossroads Fund, and the Museum of Contemporary Art; and $25,000 each to Cabrini Green Legal Aid, Just for Kids Foundation, and Tri-County Health Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Peter A Kinney, Lisa L Sandquist, and Mary Dicig as directors.
Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lisa L Sandquist
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Dicig
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter A Kinney
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist
How much does Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist give each year?
Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist gave $1.4M across 16 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $692K across 16 grants.
What is Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist's typical grant size?
Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $89,313, across 16 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist give grants?
Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist gives mostly in Colorado: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants) and Telluride, CO (6 grants).
Does Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist's largest grantees?
Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist's largest 2021 grantees include Telluride Foundation ($1,000,000), Illinois Immigration Funders Collab ($75,000) and The Montessori Network ($50,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist?
Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist reported $18.4M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $918K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2021 grants included general operating support and funding for the Telluride Foundation’s Rural Housing Initiative Facility and A Better Chicago’s Catalyst Fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist?
The foundation states that it 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 Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist's EIN?
Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2431656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist 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 October 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 2020–2021
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