Quesenbery Educational Tr
Quesenbery Educational Tr is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $300K.
Quesenbery Educational Tr at a glance
In short: Quesenbery Educational Tr gave $300K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,333
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,126,989
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Quesenbery Educational Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillsdale College ($200K). Together the top 9 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 50 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Quesenbery Educational Tr gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2021) to $334K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Betterment of Education - K-12 Education Curriculum | $200,000 |
| The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Betterment of Education | $25,000 |
| Unreported Story Society Marina Del Rey, CA | Betterment of Education | $20,000 |
| Convention of States Foundation Houston, TX | Betterment of Education | $15,000 |
| The Torch of Freedom Foundation Dripping Springs, TX | Betterment of Education | $15,000 |
| Tulsa Youthworks Tulsa, OK | Betterment of Education | $10,000 |
| Prager University Foundation Hollywood, CA | Betterment of Education | $5,000 |
| John 3 16 Mission Tulsa, OK | Betterment of Education | $5,000 |
| Edchoice Indianapolis, IN | Betterment of Education | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,126,989 | $438,383 | $476,639 | $300,000 | 9 | $5,985,688 | — | $310,569 |
| 2023 | $5,165,245 | $75,815 | $525,398 | $333,982 | 10 | $478,982 | $107,089 | $307,700 |
| 2022 | $5,587,934 | $-44,696 | $426,701 | $228,018 | 11 | $228,018 | $136,410 | $13,981 |
| 2021 | $6,020,758 | $1,033,731 | $396,286 | $215,000 | 5 | $360,000 | $1,006,849 | $334,871 |
| 2020 | $5,131,679 | $219,159 | $482,104 | $288,500 | 15 | — | $188,823 | $285,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Quesenbery Educational Tr reported a distributable amount of $311K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Quesenbery Educational Tr's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott W McEachin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Debra L McEachin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $145K, to Scott W McEachin (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Quesenbery Educational Tr
How much does Quesenbery Educational Tr give each year?
Quesenbery Educational Tr gave $300K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $334K across 10 grants.
What is Quesenbery Educational Tr's typical grant size?
Quesenbery Educational Tr's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $33,333, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Quesenbery Educational Tr give grants?
Quesenbery Educational Tr gives mostly in Michigan: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (2 grants).
Does Quesenbery Educational Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Quesenbery Educational Tr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Betterment of Education" (8 grants).
Who are Quesenbery Educational Tr's largest grantees?
Quesenbery Educational Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Hillsdale College ($200,000), The Leadership Institute ($25,000) and Unreported Story Society ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Quesenbery Educational Tr?
Quesenbery Educational Tr reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $311K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Quesenbery Educational Tr's EIN?
Quesenbery Educational Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7165426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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