Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc
The Quest Diagnostics Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation established in 1991 and based in Secaucus, New Jersey. As a company-sponsored foundation, it operates in alignment with Quest Diagnostics' corporate mission to create a healthier world. The Foundation supports programs and initiatives designed to promote early detection and prevention of disease, provide research for curing disease, and improve health outcomes across communities in the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$60.3M
-13.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.6M
-34.6% YoY
Grant Count
20
+5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$431K
-37.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Working together to create a healthier world, one life at a time.
The Foundation's charitable purposes include:
- Promoting the benefits of healthcare and wellness
- Promoting the prevention, early detection, monitoring, and treatment of disease
- Educating the general public and healthcare professionals regarding healthcare issues
Primary funding focus areas include human services, health care, and philanthropy/volunteerism and grantmaking.
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** Interested organizations can contact the Foundation through their website to discuss funding opportunities and create no-cost testing initiatives in collaboration with Quest Diagnostics regional laboratories.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation has historically funded initiatives in Harris County, Texas; Baltimore County, Maryland; and Cook County, Illinois. Current focus includes Suffolk County, Massachusetts (Boston area). The Foundation supports programs and initiatives across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $60,321,263
Total Giving: $2,302,349 (most recent filing)
Revenue: $305,000 (2023)
Expenses: $11.8 million (2023)
Total Assets: $69.4 million (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $60,321,263 | $69,366,783 | $82,745,541 |
| Revenue | — | $305,000 | $91,470,131 |
| Expenses | $16,777,291 | $11,837,483 | $14,146,299 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,719,026 | $5,548,489 | $9,341,082 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $43,248 | $35,586 | $45,355 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Choose Healthy Life ($2,800,000), American Heart Association ($1,400,000), March of Dimes ($929,128).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX | EXPANSION OF THE HBCU SCHOLARS PROGRAM; ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING SERVING HISPANIC STUDENTS; COVID-19 RELIEF THROUGH FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (EACH AN "FQHC"); AND HYPERTENSION RELIEF AND MANAGEMENT THROUGH FQHCS. | $1,400,000 |
| BALTIMORE CONNECT INC BALTIMORE, MD | TO ENABLE GRANTEE TO FOSTER A FUTURE IN WHICH HEALTH CARE ENTITIES, SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY WORK TOGETHER SEAMLESSLY TO ACHIEVE OPTIMUM HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL IN BALTIMORE CITY AND BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND (COLLECTIVELY "BALTIMORE"), FOCUSING ON MENTAL HEALTH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CARE COORDINATION, AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, FOR UNDERSERVED/UNDERINSURED BLACK AND HISPANIC/LATINX PERSONS IN POVERTY IN BALTIMORE (THE "TARGET POPULATION"). | $490,980 |
| BLACK GIRL HEALTH FOUNDATION INC WHITE PLAINS, MD | IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF WOMEN OF COLOR. OVER 12-15 MONTHS, OFFER UP TO TWO COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCREENING AND TESTING EVENTS, A VIRTUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENT OR IN PERSON, A SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN AND MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES FOR THE TARGET POPULATION. THE "TARGET POPULATION" IS UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN, LATINX AND LGBTQIA WOMEN IN BALTIMORE CITY, MD AND BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "BALTIMORE"). | $72,500 |
| CHASE BREXTON HEALTH SERVICES INC BALTIMORE, MD | TWO YEAR INITIATIVE TO EXPAND MULTIDISCIPLINARY DIABETES-FOCUSED PATIENT CARE TEAMS (NUTRITION AND PHARMACY) TO PROVIDE TREATMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITHIN BALTIMORE CITY, BALTIMORE COUNTY, AND ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, INCLUDING HOUSEHOLDS WITH NEW AND EXISTING PATIENTS, WHO ARE UNDERINSURED OR NOT INSURED DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES WHICH INCLUDES THOSE THAT ARE "UNCONTROLLED" (DEFINED AS HAVING AN A1C GREATER THAN 9%). | $274,584 |
| CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE EAST STROUDSBURG, PA | THE PURPOSES OF THIS GRANT AGREEMENT ARE AS FOLLOWS: (I) TO ENABLE GRANTEE TO PROVIDE BLACK CHURCH PUBLIC HEALTH NAVIGATORS AND HEALTH NAVIGATOR SUPERVISORS AND MAINTAIN HUBS IN NEWARK, DETROIT, ATLANTA, AND WASHINGTON IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHASES V, VI, AND VII OF THE CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE BLACK CHURCH PLAN AND (II) TO SECURE BOTH SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM FUNDING TO SUSTAIN GRANTEE AND STRENGTHEN AND GROW THE CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE BLACK CHURCH PLAN. | $2,800,000 |
| COMMUNITY E CONSULT NETWORK INC MIDDLETOWN, CT | CONFERMED PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, SPECIALTY ECONSULTS, WITHIN DAYS OF THE REQUEST THROUGH A SINGLE, COMPREHENSIVE PLATFORM THAT INTEGRATES SEAMLESSLY INTO A PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE'S EXISTING SPECIALTY REFERRAL PROCESS. | $203,779 |
| EXPERIENCE CAMPS WESTPORT, CT | TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE LAUNCH OF A NEW CAMP SITE IN MARYLAND THAT OPENED IN SUMMER 2023, THE LAUNCH OF AN ENHANCED RECRUITING PROCESS FOR CAMPERS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS CAMP, AND THE SPONSORSHIP OF CAMPERS AT THIS SITE FOR THREE YEARS. | $50,000 |
| HEALTH COALITION OF PASSAIC PATERSON, NJ | REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY AND IMPROVE MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH OUTCOMES BY SUPPORTING HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTION TO APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE BEFORE PREGNANCY. | $222,183 |
| RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NJ PISCATAWAY, NJ | THE PROJECT GOAL IS TO REDUCE THE TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 AND TO EXPAND COVID-19 TESTING TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY ("LTCF") STAFF AND RESIDENTS AT NON-PROFIT/LOW RESOURCE LTCFS. A. COVID-19 TESTING SERVICESB. COVID-19 TRANSMISSION REDUCTION/INFECTION PREVENTION SUPPORT AND EXPANSION | $100,000 |
| THE Y IN CENTRAL MARYLAND BALTIMORE, MD | TO FORMALIZE "THE Y OF DRUID HILL HEALTH EQUITY COALITION AND DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT KEY COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAMMING, FOCUSING ON FOUR KEY AREAS: CARE COORDINATION, MENTAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT, AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION. | $289,198 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM J O'SHAUGHNESSY JR | ASSISTANT SECRETARY, TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL J DEPPE | VICE PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE | 1.25 | — |
| EBONY D DAVID | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SEAN MERSTEN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has supported several notable initiatives:
**Rutgers University H.O.P.E. Clinic:** A Foundation grant enabled the clinic to expand no-cost lab testing and primary care services from one day per week to two days per week, offering tests for diabetes, hypertension, sexually transmitted diseases, and Lyme disease.
Quest Diagnostics Foundation grant allows Rutgers University's H.O.P.E. Clinic**ConferMED Partnership:** The Foundation awarded a grant to ConferMED to provide specialty electronic consultations to front-line providers at Federally Qualified Health Centers in key regions.
Quest Diagnostics Foundation grant allows Rutgers University's H.O.P.E. Clinic**2020 Joint Initiative:** In 2020, Quest Diagnostics and the Foundation launched a joint $100+ million initiative to improve health, initially focusing on providing critical resources in communities hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quest Diagnostics Foundation grant allows Rutgers University's H.O.P.E. Clinic**Quest for Healthy Communities Champion Award:** The Foundation recognizes up to 15 individuals or organizations across the United States annually for their efforts in advancing community health and wellness.
**Community Testing Connections:** The Foundation facilitates no-cost testing opportunities in communities in need through collaboration with Quest Diagnostics regional laboratories and community leaders.
Quest Diagnostics Foundation grant allows Rutgers University's H.O.P.E. ClinicFrequently Asked Questions
What does Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc fund?
**Mission:** Working together to create a healthier world, one life at a time. The Foundation's charitable purposes include: • Promoting the benefits of healthcare and wellness • Promoting the prevention, early detection, monitoring, and treatment of disease • Educating the general public and healthcare professionals regarding healthcare issues Primary funding focus areas include human services, health care, and philanthropy/volunteerism and grantmaking.
How do I apply for a grant from Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $2,928,000. Current Priority Community Programs grants range from $100,000 to $1,000,000 annually for 1 to 2 years. **Recent Activity:** The Foundation has one active grant opportunity: the Priority Community Programs Grant, which funds coalition-driven solutions focused on chronic cardiometabolic conditions and maternal/child health. The Foundation seeks applicants that demonstrate robust community partnerships and effective use of diagnos…
Where does Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc make grants?
The Foundation has historically funded initiatives in Harris County, Texas; Baltimore County, Maryland; and Cook County, Illinois. Current focus includes Suffolk County, Massachusetts (Boston area). The Foundation supports programs and initiatives across the United States.
What size grants does Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $8.6M — an average of about $431K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc's EIN?
Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3093807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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