The Quad Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Cohoes, New York, established in 2014. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it functions as a private grantmaking foundation with a selective, invitation-only approach to philanthropy. The foundation does not maintain a public website and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62.7M
+10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.7M
-24.2% YoY
Grant Count
13
-53.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$361K
+63.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities center on:
- Educational Leadership Development: A significant focus area with multiple grants supporting educational institutions and leadership initiatives
- Education: Supporting educational institutions and equity-focused programs
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking: Supporting other philanthropic organizations and initiatives
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s**:
Average Grant
$886
How to Apply
**: The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are awarded at the discretion of the trustees to organizations they have identified and selected.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with primary focus areas including:
- New York
- Massachusetts
- North Carolina
- New Jersey
- California
- Connecticut
- Maryland
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
- Illinois
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (Most Recent Data):
- Total Assets: $62,720,660 (2024)
- Total Giving: $4,686,593 (2024)
- Annual Expenses: $4,874,485 (2024)
- Total Revenue: $9,358,879 (2024)
Historical Context:
- 2023 Total Assets: $56,642,764
- 2023 Total Giving: $6,319,341
- 2023 Revenue: $15,609,673
Grant Distribution:
- Total Grants (Previous Year): 4,361
- Percentage of New Applicants Funded: 12%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,720,660 | $56,642,764 | $56,003,884 |
| Revenue | $9,358,879 | $15,609,673 | $2,608,521 |
| Expenses | $4,874,485 | $6,319,341 | $3,775,758 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,717,005 | $6,204,505 | $3,716,819 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,737,378 | $6,763,694 | $3,115,541 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,903,164 | $4,505,073 | $4,202,297 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Co-Presidents & Directors:
- Meghan Mackay: Co-President and Director (uncompensated). Holds a Doctor of Education from NYU Steinhardt and is a Stanford University alumna. Founded LeveragED Foundation, an operating foundation focused on school leadership development.
- Allen Thorpe: Co-President and Director (uncompensated). Stanford University alumnus dedicated to education equity and leadership development.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGHAN MACKAY | CO-PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLEN THORPE | DIR, SEC, TREAS, CO-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: Cohoes, NY 12047
Phone: 518-886-4358
Note: The foundation does not have a public website, email address, or phone line for grant inquiries. All contact should be directed through official channels, though the foundation's invitation-only model means unsolicited inquiries are not accepted.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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