Quaker City Foundation
Quaker City Foundation is a private foundation based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it gave grants to charitable organizations including schools, conservation organizations, and equestrian and cultural organizations.
Quaker City Foundation at a glance
In short: Quaker City Foundation gave $1.2M across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,218,492
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,247
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $6,819,586
- -10.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (13 of 75, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (82% 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 Quaker City Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1701 Horseshoe Trail, Chester Springs, PA 19425-1814
Phone: (610) 827-7858
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Quaker City Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Hounds Foundation ($269K). Together the top 10 received $930K.
Grant Size Distribution
484 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 441 grants of 484 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Other reported recipient-state shares were New York (5%), California (4%), Ohio (4%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Quaker City Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 75 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 376% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hounds Foundation Exton, PA | Operations for Exempt Purposes | $268,504 |
| Montgomery School Chester Springs, PA | Operations for Exempt Purposes | $156,542 |
| Boys Latin of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Operations for Exempt Purposes | $115,872 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust Newtown Square, PA | Operations for Exempt Purposes | $85,630 |
| Brandywine Conservancy Chadds Ford, PA | Operations for Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| Radnor Hunt Foundation Malvern, PA | Operations for Exempt Purposes | $60,000 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Philadelphia, PA | Operations for Exempt Purposes | $50,000 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Operations for Exempt Purposes | $48,750 |
| The Hampton Classic Horse Show Bridgehampton, NY | Operations for Exempt Purposes | $45,000 |
| Upperville Colt & Horse Show Upperville, VA | Operations for Exempt Purposes | $40,000 |
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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 | $6,819,586 | $807,441 | $1,611,224 | $1,218,492 | 75 | $1,278,124 | $669,927 | $339,494 |
| 2023 | $7,620,391 | $415,464 | $1,852,512 | $1,412,673 | 93 | $1,485,497 | $271,056 | $396,340 |
| 2022 | $9,067,281 | $2,630,554 | $1,876,376 | $1,551,521 | 120 | $1,787,546 | $2,573,387 | $482,105 |
| 2021 | $8,276,429 | $1,007,931 | $1,378,706 | $1,129,894 | 112 | $1,225,272 | $939,544 | $623,295 |
| 2020 | $8,642,656 | $461,701 | $1,425,466 | $1,186,965 | 84 | — | $409,129 | $544,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Quaker City Foundation reported a distributable amount of $339K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Hounds Foundation says it works to preserve the history and traditions of hunting with hounds and educate the public about hound breeding and care. Montgomery School says it fosters children’s love of learning and individual talents. Willistown Conservation Trust says its mission is to preserve and manage open land and other resources in the Willistown area and nearby communities.
Other 2024 grantees describe their work as fostering amateur equestrian competition (Radnor Hunt Foundation), educating students (Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and Drexel University), and promoting American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media (Prager University Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 75 grants totaling $1,218,492. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $268,504, with a median grant of $1,000. In 2023, it made 93 grants totaling $1,412,673. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 75 grants totaling $1.2 million.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $268,504 to The Hounds Foundation, $156,542 to Montgomery School, $115,872 to Boys Latin of Philadelphia, $85,630 to Willistown Conservation Trust, and $60,000 each to Brandywine Conservancy and Radnor Hunt Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Collin F McNeil as Trustee/Foundation and Clayton Gates Chapman McNeil as Vice President.
Quaker City Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Collin F. McNeil
Trustee & Fdtn
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$84K (2020) → $81K (2024)
Clayton Gates Chapman McNeil
Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $42K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $81K, to Collin F McNeil (Trustee/Fdtn). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Quaker City Foundation
How much does Quaker City Foundation give each year?
Quaker City Foundation gave $1.2M across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 93 grants.
What is Quaker City Foundation's typical grant size?
Quaker City Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $16,247, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Quaker City Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Quaker City Foundation give grants?
Quaker City Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (16 grants), Exton, PA (6 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Chester Springs, PA (4 grants).
Who are Quaker City Foundation's largest grantees?
Quaker City Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Hounds Foundation ($268,504), Montgomery School ($156,542) and Boys Latin of Philadelphia ($115,872), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Quaker City Foundation?
Quaker City Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $339K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Quaker City Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Hounds Foundation says it works to preserve the history and traditions of hunting with hounds and educate the public about hound breeding and care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Quaker City Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Quaker City Foundation's EIN?
Quaker City Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6854624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Quaker City 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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