Quail Roost Foundation
Quail Roost Foundation is a private foundation based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. It makes grants for programs in Taos County, New Mexico, and specified counties in Colorado, with stated program areas including animal welfare, education, emergency relief, justice, and sustainability.
Key facts about Quail Roost Foundation
In short: Quail Roost Foundation gave $225K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Colorado. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 76-0754268
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- Average grant
- $5,625
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (9 of 38, 2025)
- Total assets
- $3,633,169
- Primary geography
- Colorado (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- Quail Roost Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$225K
+4.7% YoY
Grant Count
40
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+15.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Quail Roost Foundation reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Quail Roost Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 38 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation identifies Animal Welfare, Education, Emergency Relief, Justice, and Sustainability as program areas. Its website also describes committees researching potential grantees in Health, alongside those five areas.
Its 2025 grants illustrate a range of supported work. For example, the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center describes its mission as providing legal services to low-income immigrants and their families in New Mexico. Gardner Valley School says its educational program focuses on agriculture and the environment. Burma Humanitarian Mission describes supporting medicine and training for backpack medics serving isolated villages in Burma. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not stated missions of the foundation.
The foundation says it is nonsectarian, does not fund evangelical activities, and may assist religious organizations with non-proselytizing projects such as emergency relief or health clinics. It does not fund lobbying, political campaigns, or grants directly to individuals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $225,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $22,000, with a median of $5,000. Examples listed in the filing include $22,000 to Huerfano County Youth Services dba Sangre de Cristo Center for Youth for general operating support; $20,000 to the University of New Mexico Foundation for UNM-Taos MIJA and Indigenous Programs; and $10,000 each to EveryLibrary Institute and Letters Charity. Letters Charity described its work as using art to facilitate direct assistance to families experiencing poverty; its grant purpose was Altadena, California fire relief.
How to Apply
Quail Roost Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It says it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports programs in Taos County, New Mexico, and in Colorado counties it names as El Paso, Huerfano, Adams & Jefferson, and Boulder. Its 2025 grant dollars also went to recipients in other states: the largest shares by recipient state were Colorado (34%), New Mexico (31%), Illinois (9%), California (9%), and Florida (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2021) to $239K (2020). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $225K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Huerfano County Youth Services DBA Sangre De Cristo Center for Youth ($22K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 236 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huerfano County Youth Services DBA Sangre De Cristo Center for Youth Walsenburg, CO | General Operating Support | $22,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation Incorporated Albuquerque, NM | UNM-Taos Mija and Indigenous Programs | $20,000 |
| Shuarhands Inc Campo, CA | General Operating Support | $10,500 |
| Everylibrary Institute NFP Berwyn, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Letters Charity Chicago, IL | Altadena CA Fire Relief | $10,000 |
| Dorcas Circle Walsenburg, CO | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| El Pueblito United Methodist Church El Prado, NM | Shared Table Food Pantry | $7,500 |
| La Clinica Inc Gardner, CO | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| New Mexico Immigrant Law Center Albuquerque, NM | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Nonviolence Works Inc Taos, NM | Nurturing Center | $7,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,633,169 | $702,657 | $317,641 | $225,000 | 40 |
| 2024 | $3,248,153 | $265,728 | $306,656 | $215,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $3,289,081 | $117,196 | $300,882 | $203,000 | 43 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,633,169 | $3,248,153 | $3,289,081 |
| Revenue | $702,657 | $265,728 | $117,196 |
| Expenses | $317,641 | $306,656 | $300,882 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $261,682 | $259,489 | $253,855 |
| Net Investment Income | $662,327 | $218,561 | $70,509 |
| Distributable Amount | $207,851 | $209,922 | $195,328 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 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 August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists H’Krih Shelhamer as chair and Kim Schumm as vice chair. It lists Eric Snyder as treasurer as of October 2025 and Dr. Mehdi Shelhamer as secretary as of October 2025; Fred Doerr’s treasurer role ended in May 2025, and Aimee Schumm’s secretary role ended in October 2025. Trustees listed were Brian Lindsey, Sanjay Poovadan, and Abby Ruscetta; Brian Lindsey’s role began in June 2025.
The foundation’s website identifies Daphne Rowe as Executive Director and Sue Hone as Grants Manager.
Quail Roost Foundation is led by H'krih Shelhamer, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H'krih Shelhamer
Chair
Secretary → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Ruscetta
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sanjay Poovadan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lindsey
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Schumm
Secretary
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Doerr
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Schumm
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mehdi Shelhamer
Secretary
Chair → Trusteee, 2022
Trusteee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Snyder
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: H. A. White (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Carol White (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ha White (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeff Sanders PhD (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 290 King Of Prussia Rd Bldg 2 306, Radnor, PA 19087
Phone: (505) 758-4674
Website: https://quailroostfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Quail Roost Foundation
How much does Quail Roost Foundation give each year?
Quail Roost Foundation gave $225K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $215K across 44 grants.
What is Quail Roost Foundation's typical grant size?
Quail Roost Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,625, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Quail Roost Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Quail Roost Foundation give grants?
Quail Roost Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (31%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (5 grants), Gardner, CO (3 grants), Walsenburg, CO (2 grants) and Albuquerque, NM (2 grants).
Does Quail Roost Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Quail Roost Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Quail Roost Foundation's largest grantees?
Quail Roost Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Huerfano County Youth Services DBA Sangre De Cristo Center for Youth ($22,000), University of New Mexico Foundation Incorporated ($20,000) and Shuarhands Inc ($10,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Quail Roost Foundation?
Quail Roost Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $262K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Quail Roost Foundation fund?
The foundation identifies Animal Welfare, Education, Emergency Relief, Justice, and Sustainability as program areas. Its website also describes committees researching potential grantees in Health, alongside those five areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Quail Roost Foundation?
Quail Roost Foundation 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 Quail Roost Foundation's EIN?
Quail Roost Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0754268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Quail Roost Foundation 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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