Quinn Family Foundation
The Quinn Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to 24 organizations, including nonprofits, cultural institutions, schools, and a university.
Quinn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Quinn Family Foundation gave $83K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,505
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- Average grant
- $3,438
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,876,542
- Primary geography
- Illinois (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Quinn Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 S Michigan Ave 32Nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 372-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Quinn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chikaming Open Lands ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 12% to Michigan, 5% to New York, 4% to Indiana, and 3% to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chikaming Open Lands Sawyer, MI | An Enviorment Non-Profit | $10,000 |
| Nourishing Hope Lakeview Food Pant Chicago, IL | Access to Healthy Food Mental Wellness & Services | $10,000 |
| Grant Park Music Festival Chicago, IL | Grant Park Orchestral Association Support | $7,500 |
| Goodman Theatre Chicago, IL | Development in Theatre | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, IL | Office of Development | $5,000 |
| Skills for Chicagolands Future Chicago, IL | Community Engagement and Support | $5,000 |
| Impact Grants Chicago Chicago, IL | Community Outreach | $4,000 |
| Art Institute Chicago Chicago, IL | Attn Advancement Operations | $3,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago, IL | Community Outreach | $2,500 |
| Brebuff Jesuit Preperatory School Indianapolis, IN | Advancement in Course and After Shool Programs | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,876,542 | $3,083,054 | $136,612 | $82,505 | 24 | $82,505 |
| 2024 | — | — | $69,900 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including conservation, food access, arts and culture, community engagement, education, and access to justice.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. Chikaming Open Lands says it works to preserve Berrien County’s open space and natural character. Impact Grants Chicago says it connects and engages women to collectively fund Chicago nonprofits addressing city challenges. The Public Interest Law Initiative says it advances equal access to justice, and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful says it works with neighbors and volunteers to create vibrant public spaces.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $82,505 through 24 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500.
Among the largest grants were $10,000 to Chikaming Open Lands and $10,000 to Nourishing Hope Lakeview Food Pantry; $7,500 to Grant Park Music Festival; and $5,000 each to Goodman Theatre, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Skills for Chicagoland’s Future. Other listed grants included $4,000 to Impact Grants Chicago, $3,000 to the Art Institute of Chicago, and $2,500 each to Mary Meyer School and the Public Interest Law Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeaneane J Quinn as president, John Quinn IV as treasurer, Olivia C Quinn as secretary, and John F Quinn as director.
Quinn Family Foundation is led by Jeaneane J. Quinn, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeaneane J. Quinn
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John F. Quinn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
John Quinn IV
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Olivia C. Quinn
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Quinn Family Foundation
How much does Quinn Family Foundation give each year?
Quinn Family Foundation gave $83K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Quinn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Quinn Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,438, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Quinn Family Foundation give grants?
Quinn Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (17 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does Quinn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Quinn Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (5 grants).
Who are Quinn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Quinn Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chikaming Open Lands ($10,000), Nourishing Hope Lakeview Food Pant ($10,000) and Grant Park Music Festival ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Quinn Family Foundation?
Quinn Family Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does Quinn Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including conservation, food access, arts and culture, community engagement, education, and access to justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Quinn Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Quinn Family Foundation's EIN?
Quinn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0679875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Quinn Family 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Quinn Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Quinn Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/quinn-family-foundation-morg_d9046df532104c13b02874601608714c
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