Quadrivium
Quadrivium is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $20,828,604, including support for environmental, climate, civic-engagement, and other organizations.
Quadrivium at a glance
In short: Quadrivium gave $20.8M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $947K), mostly in New York. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,828,604
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $946,755
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $19,859,891
- +55.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (10 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Quadrivium
- 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: Hmt Mintz Gold Llp 600 Third Ave, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 597-9145
Website: https://quadrivium.academy
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Quadrivium funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Environmental Defense Fund ($4.8M). Together the top 10 received $18.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 42 grants of 102 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 66% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, DC (18%), Colorado (6%), New Jersey (5%), and Ohio (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Quadrivium open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 22 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $299K; repeat grants $1.5M. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $1.1M repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.6M (2018) to $26.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $20.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | General | $4,750,000 |
| Potential Energy Coalition New York, NY | General | $3,000,000 |
| The Associated Press New York, NY | Pursuant to Special Purpose Grant with Expenditure Resposibility | $2,000,000 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Scienc Washington, DC | General | $1,638,604 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | General | $1,500,000 |
| Pen America New York, NY | General | $1,250,000 |
| Unite America Institute Denver, CO | General | $1,250,000 |
| Climate Central Inc Princeton, NJ | General | $1,000,000 |
| Climate Leadership Council Washington, DC | General | $1,000,000 |
| Secure Democracy Foundation Washington, DC | General | $1,000,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,859,891 | $31,476,979 | $21,345,499 | $20,828,604 | 22 | $20,828,604 | $3,424,469 | $1,184,350 |
| 2023 | $12,767,172 | $3,889,681 | $27,223,440 | $26,750,000 | 22 | $26,750,000 | $3,763,153 | $1,044,243 |
| 2022 | $36,482,131 | $2,015,062 | $18,404,338 | $17,436,133 | 22 | $17,437,633 | $1,723,316 | $2,497,074 |
| 2021 | $52,883,139 | $7,776,109 | $26,517,760 | $25,585,964 | 16 | $25,587,624 | $7,386,062 | $3,613,520 |
| 2020 | $71,760,376 | $2,245,214 | $22,014,274 | $20,461,119 | 20 | — | $1,891,979 | $4,225,894 |
| 2018 | $15,796,942 | $6,631,284 | $5,713,297 | $5,558,325 | 13 | — | $3,708,008 | $755,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Quadrivium reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. Environmental Defense Fund describes its mission as preserving natural systems through science- and economics-guided solutions to environmental problems. Potential Energy Coalition says it works to educate the public on climate change and clean energy and accelerate public response through communications strategies.
Among civic organizations receiving grants, Unite America Institute says it seeks to encourage broad-based, nonpartisan civic engagement and conduct research on political polarization and potential solutions. Climate Leadership Council says it promotes a carbon-dividends framework, while Climate Central says it researches and reports on climate change and informs the public and decision makers. Democracy Works describes its mission as using web technologies to improve civic engagement and voter education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Quadrivium made 22 grants totaling $20,828,604. The awards ranged from $10,000 to $4,750,000, with a median grant of $500,000. The foundation made 22 grants totaling $26,750,000 in 2023 and 22 grants totaling $17,436,133 in 2022.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $4,750,000 to Environmental Defense Fund, $3,000,000 to Potential Energy Coalition, $2,000,000 to The Associated Press, and $1,638,604 to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Other notable awards were $1,500,000 to Anti Defamation League; $1,250,000 each to PEN America and Unite America Institute; and $1,000,000 each to Climate Central, Climate Leadership Council, and Secure Democracy Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James R. Murdoch and Kathryn Murdoch as co-presidents, and Jesse Angelo as secretary/treasurer.
Quadrivium is led by James R. Murdoch, Co-President on every filing since 2018; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R. Murdoch
Co-President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Kathryn Murdoch
Co-President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Jesse Angelo
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Quadrivium
How much does Quadrivium give each year?
Quadrivium gave $20.8M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26.8M across 22 grants.
What is Quadrivium's typical grant size?
Quadrivium's median grant in 2024 was $500,000, and its average grant was $946,755, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Quadrivium that year got $299K on average.
Where does Quadrivium give grants?
Quadrivium gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Quadrivium give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Quadrivium's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Quadrivium's largest grantees?
Quadrivium's largest 2024 grantees include Environmental Defense Fund ($4,750,000), Potential Energy Coalition ($3,000,000) and The Associated Press ($2,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Quadrivium?
Quadrivium reported $19.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Quadrivium fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. Environmental Defense Fund describes its mission as preserving natural systems through science- and economics-guided solutions to environmental problems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Quadrivium?
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 Quadrivium's EIN?
Quadrivium's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1535719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Quadrivium 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Quadrivium funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/quadrivium-morg_881c905ea08b49a2876d224c4bfa1220
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