Quonochontaug Foundation
Quonochontaug Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported 38 grants totaling $1,517,650, supporting organizations including a hospital, schools, a university, and other charitable organizations.
Quonochontaug Foundation at a glance
In short: Quonochontaug Foundation gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Massachusetts. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,517,650
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,938
- -34.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $32,476,273
- +58.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (67% 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 Quonochontaug 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: Co Foms 50 Dunham Ridge 3100, Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: (781) 376-2016
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Quonochontaug Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mass General Hospital ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 183 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (67%), Rhode Island (11%), Pennsylvania (8%), Florida (8%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Quonochontaug Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 38 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $670K (2020) to $2.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Winsor School Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $230,000 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Tenacre Country Day School (Wellesley) Westerly, RI | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Boch Center Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Teach for America Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation Stuart, FL | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic Hobe Sound, FL | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Westerly Hospital Foundation Westerly, RI | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Columbia University Law School New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 | $32,476,273 | $8,395,414 | $1,756,698 | $1,517,650 | 38 | $1,517,650 | $6,632,361 | $1,436,550 |
| 2023 | $20,449,988 | $3,713,279 | $2,275,685 | $2,125,000 | 35 | $2,125,000 | $1,944,093 | $1,185,328 |
| 2022 | $21,061,998 | $959,280 | $1,667,664 | $1,510,000 | 32 | $1,510,000 | $201,616 | $1,221,965 |
| 2021 | $21,191,997 | $3,208,059 | $1,393,255 | $1,234,000 | 35 | $1,234,000 | $1,848,804 | $1,302,885 |
| 2020 | $19,989,372 | $1,906,882 | $804,546 | $670,000 | 43 | — | $1,847,364 | $1,047,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Quonochontaug Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, The Winsor School describes its mission as preparing young women to pursue their aspirations and contribute to the world. Lehigh University says it aims to advance learning through teaching, research, and service, and to prepare graduates to engage with the world and lead meaningful lives. Jupiter Island Medical Clinic says it provides medical services to community members regardless of ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $1,517,650. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest listed grants included $500,000 to Mass General Hospital, $230,000 to Winsor School Inc, $125,000 to Lehigh University, $75,000 to Tenacre Country Day School, and $60,000 to Boch Center. The listed grants were designated for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel E Smith Jr and Elizabeth G Riley as trustees.
Quonochontaug Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel E. Smith Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth G. Riley
Trustee
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 Quonochontaug Foundation
How much does Quonochontaug Foundation give each year?
Quonochontaug Foundation gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 35 grants.
What is Quonochontaug Foundation's typical grant size?
Quonochontaug Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $39,938, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Quonochontaug Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Quonochontaug Foundation give grants?
Quonochontaug Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (11%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (11 grants), Westerly, RI (6 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Quonochontaug Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Quonochontaug Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Quonochontaug Foundation's largest grantees?
Quonochontaug Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mass General Hospital ($500,000), Winsor School Inc ($230,000) and Lehigh University ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Quonochontaug Foundation?
Quonochontaug Foundation reported $32.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Quonochontaug Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, The Winsor School describes its mission as preparing young women to pursue their aspirations and contribute to the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Quonochontaug 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 Quonochontaug Foundation's EIN?
Quonochontaug Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4129667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Quonochontaug 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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