Quinsey Family Foundation
The Quinsey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It supports charitable organizations through grants and states that its goal is to support activities related to life-improving innovation, including medical research as scientific research.
Quinsey Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Quinsey Family Foundation gave $184K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Oregon. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,400
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,244
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,494,685
- -15.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (7 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (74% 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 Quinsey Family 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: 6901 E 1St Street 1001, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (503) 744-0744
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Quinsey Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nature Conservancy - Oregon Conservation Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 98 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 17% to Arizona, 8% to New York, and 1% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Quinsey Family Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 18 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $184K (2024) to $278K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy - Oregon Conservation Center Portland, OR | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Portland State University Portland, OR | Program Support | $36,000 |
| Tapaz - Taproot Collaboration Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Willamette Riverkeeper Portland, OR | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Growing Gardens Portland, OR | Program Support | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area Portland, OR | Program Support | $5,700 |
| Adopt One Block Portland, OR | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation Inc Serving the People of Multnomah County Portland, OR | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $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 | $2,494,685 | $-280,539 | $187,190 | $184,400 | 18 | $185,795 | $15,772 | $395,006 |
| 2023 | $2,962,414 | $24,778 | $258,750 | $257,150 | 21 | $257,950 | $22,378 | $380,886 |
| 2022 | $3,196,386 | $12,250 | $221,650 | $218,650 | 20 | $220,150 | $7,750 | $413,989 |
| 2021 | $3,400,786 | $2,513,626 | $219,843 | $208,600 | 17 | $410,146 | $992,437 | $578,558 |
| 2020 | $1,909,303 | $2,603,539 | $284,240 | $278,100 | 22 | — | $652,099 | $373,990 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Quinsey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $395K 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
The foundation describes life-improving innovation as a goal and says it views medical research as part of that work. It also states that it continues to make specific donations to Oregon’s Health & Science University.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in conservation, research, health, community services, food access, and outdoor recreation. For example, Willamette Riverkeeper says its mission is to advocate for, educate about, investigate, and restore the Willamette River and mobilize watershed communities. Growing Gardens says it uses food-growing experiences in schools, backyards, and correctional facilities to cultivate healthy, equitable communities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $184,400. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $50,000 to The Nature Conservancy – Oregon Conservation Center, $36,000 to Portland State University, and $30,000 to TAPAZ – Taproot Collaboration. Each was listed for program support.
Other listed 2024 grants included $10,000 to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, $10,000 to Willamette Riverkeeper, $8,000 to Growing Gardens, $5,700 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area, and $5,000 each to Adopt One Block, Library Foundation Inc. Serving the People of Multnomah County, Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc., Portland Touch Rugby, and Trailkeepers of Oregon.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ralph Quinsey as president and treasurer and Jean Quinsey as vice president and secretary.
Quinsey Family Foundation is led by Ralph Quinsey, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ralph Quinsey
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Quinsey
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about Quinsey Family Foundation
How much does Quinsey Family Foundation give each year?
Quinsey Family Foundation gave $184K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $257K across 21 grants.
What is Quinsey Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Quinsey Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,244, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Quinsey Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Quinsey Family Foundation give grants?
Quinsey Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (17%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (13 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Quinsey Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Quinsey Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (18 grants).
Who are Quinsey Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Quinsey Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Nature Conservancy - Oregon Conservation Center ($50,000), Portland State University ($36,000) and Tapaz - Taproot Collaboration ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Quinsey Family Foundation?
Quinsey Family Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $395K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Quinsey Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes life-improving innovation as a goal and says it views medical research as part of that work. It also states that it continues to make specific donations to Oregon’s Health & Science University. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Quinsey Family 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 Quinsey Family Foundation's EIN?
Quinsey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5579459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Quinsey 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Quinsey Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/quinsey-family-foundation-morg_28d5e13109f74a7a903c9d7db0f8bbfc
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