Query on Inc
Query on Inc is a private foundation based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants for public policy research, educational research, and charitable contributions, including a grant for an educational research podcast.
Query on Inc at a glance
In short: Query on Inc gave $322K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in California. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $321,536
- +341.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,096
- +424.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,045
- Total assets
- $209,378
- +88.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Query on Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. There is no specific application form, no stated deadline, and no restrictions on awards. Contact Mark S Thompson.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark S Thompson
Mailing address: 5 Hampton Road, Lexington, MA 02421-8038
Phone: (781) 274-7822
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Query on Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nicolas Jofre ($159K). Together the top 10 received $319K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 71 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in California (87%), New York (8%), Massachusetts (4%), Washington, DC (1%), and Florida (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Query on Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $322K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Jofre Fontana, CA | Public Policy Research Grant | $159,276 |
| Denim Pictures LLC Sherman Oaks, CA | Educational Research Podcast Grant | $117,000 |
| Ithaca High School Ithaca, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Selina Tang Roslindale, MA | Public Policy Research Grant | $7,305 |
| Eamon O'Cearuil North Andover, MA | Public Policy Research Grant | $3,357 |
| Social Security Works Educational Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution | $1,090 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution | $900 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $209,378 | $432,761 | $334,314 | $321,536 | 16 | $321,536 | $1,218 |
| 2024 | $110,931 | $6,831 | $76,003 | $72,835 | 19 | $72,835 | $7,417 |
| 2023 | $180,103 | $22,852 | $19,521 | $16,950 | 11 | $16,807 | $9,349 |
| 2022 | $176,772 | $10,831 | $20,718 | $18,250 | 12 | $18,250 | $4,124 |
| 2021 | $186,659 | $8,097 | $35,806 | $33,550 | 13 | $33,550 | $3,465 |
| 2020 | $214,368 | $6,944 | $21,826 | $19,350 | 12 | — | $4,468 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include public policy research and educational research, as well as contributions to charitable organizations. One recipient, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, describes its own mission as evaluating charities at no charge using its 20 holistic BBB Charity Standards to help donors verify the trustworthiness of soliciting organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Query on Inc gave 16 grants totaling $321,536. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $159,276, with a median of $1,045.
The largest grants included $159,276 to Nicolas Jofre for a public policy research grant; $117,000 to Denim Pictures LLC for an educational research podcast grant; and $25,000 to Ithaca High School as a charitable contribution. Other listed grants included $7,305 to Selina Tang and $3,357 to Eamon O'Cearuil for public policy research, and $2,000 to Social Security Works Educational Foundation as a charitable contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark S Thompson as president, treasurer, and clerk.
Query on Inc is led by Mark S. Thompson, President, Treasurer & Clerk on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark S. Thompson
President, Treasurer & Clerk
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Query on Inc
How much does Query on Inc give each year?
Query on Inc gave $322K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 19 grants.
What is Query on Inc's typical grant size?
Query on Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,045, and its average grant was $20,096, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Query on Inc that year got $24K on average.
Where does Query on Inc give grants?
Query on Inc gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Query on Inc's largest grantees?
Query on Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nicolas Jofre ($159,276), Denim Pictures LLC ($117,000) and Ithaca High School ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Query on Inc?
Query on Inc reported $209K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $433K.
What does Query on Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include public policy research and educational research, as well as contributions to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Query on Inc?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Query on Inc's EIN?
Query on Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2168448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Query on Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/query-on-inc-morg_88fb5630d30e45289ff7017e0adb4bc0
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