The Chuck and Monica McQuaid
The Chuck and Monica McQuaid is a private foundation based in Downers Grove, Illinois. In 2025, it gave $1,343,387 through 11 grants to charitable organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts, the Virgin Islands, and North Carolina.
The Chuck and Monica McQuaid at a glance
In short: The Chuck and Monica McQuaid gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $122K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,343,387
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $122,126
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $110,000
- Total assets
- $5,515,575
- -4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Chuck and Monica McQuaid
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1341 Turvey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515-4547
Phone: (630) 852-8238
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chuck and Monica McQuaid funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 38 grants of 57 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 27% to Massachusetts, 15% to the Virgin Islands, and 7% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Chuck and Monica McQuaid open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 223% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2023) to $1.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Chicago, IL | Care Center Network and Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Registry | $250,000 |
| Friends of Virgin Islands National Park St John, VI | Archeology, Heritage Projects, Maintenance and Trails Programs | $198,387 |
| St Aloysius Catholic School Gilbertville, MA | Operating Expenses | $125,000 |
| The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Beckerfriedman Institute Fund | $125,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, IL | General Fund | $120,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA | Endowed and Current Scholarships | $110,000 |
| Heart of New England Council BSA Worcester, MA | Renovate Treasure Valley's Life Lodge | $100,000 |
| The American Chestnut Foundation Asheville, NC | Research Concerning Genes Related to Root Rot Resistance | $100,000 |
| The Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bridge Communities Inc Glen Ellyn, IL | Transitional Housing Program - Education Program | $85,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,515,575 | $938,093 | $1,363,337 | $1,343,387 | 11 | $1,343,387 | $918,143 | $601,320 |
| 2024 | $5,763,452 | $1,084,430 | $1,324,031 | $1,318,136 | 10 | $1,318,136 | $878,535 | $582,914 |
| 2023 | $5,641,670 | $264,839 | $1,325,326 | $1,315,000 | 10 | $1,315,000 | $254,513 | $529,413 |
| 2022 | $6,723,199 | $501,018 | $1,390,467 | $1,387,000 | 12 | $1,387,000 | $497,551 | $562,223 |
| 2021 | $7,639,203 | $1,888,683 | $1,613,341 | $1,599,460 | 14 | $1,599,460 | $1,461,512 | $622,701 |
| 2020 | $7,743,771 | $593,990 | $1,443,765 | $1,440,000 | 15 | — | $505,225 | $548,906 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chuck and Monica McQuaid reported a distributable amount of $601K for 2025 — 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 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation says it works to accelerate research, empower its community, and transform care for people with pulmonary fibrosis. The American Chestnut Foundation says its mission is to return the American chestnut to its native range, while The Morton Arboretum describes its work as collecting, studying, displaying, and conserving trees and other plants.
Other 2025 grantees include Bridge Communities, whose mission is to transition homeless families to self-sufficiency through mentoring, housing, and supportive services, and Heart of New England Council BSA, which says it prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $1,343,387. Grant amounts ranged from $30,000 to $250,000, with a median of $110,000. Its largest grants were $250,000 to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation for its Care Center Network and registry, and $198,387 to Friends of Virgin Islands National Park for archaeology, heritage projects, maintenance, and trails programs.
Other 2025 grants included $125,000 each to St Aloysius Catholic School for operating expenses and The University of Chicago for the Becker Friedman Institute Fund; $120,000 to the Museum of Science and Industry for its general fund; $110,000 to the University of Massachusetts for endowed and current scholarships; $100,000 each to Heart of New England Council BSA for renovating Treasure Valley’s Life Lodge, The American Chestnut Foundation for research on genes related to root rot resistance, and The Morton Arboretum unrestricted; $85,000 to Bridge Communities for its transitional housing and education program; and $30,000 to All Hands and Hearts for its US Hurricane Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles P McQuaid as sole trustee, Monica McQuaid as a member of the distribution, and James Joseph McQuaid as a member of the distribution.
The Chuck and Monica McQuaid's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles P. McQuaid
Sole Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Joseph McQuaid
Member of the Distribution
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Monica McQuaid
Member of the Distribution
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Chuck and Monica McQuaid
How much does The Chuck and Monica McQuaid give each year?
The Chuck and Monica McQuaid gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 10 grants.
What is The Chuck and Monica McQuaid's typical grant size?
The Chuck and Monica McQuaid's median grant in 2025 was $110,000, and its average grant was $122,126, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chuck and Monica McQuaid give grants?
The Chuck and Monica McQuaid gives mostly in Illinois: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and U.S. Virgin Islands (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does The Chuck and Monica McQuaid give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of The Chuck and Monica McQuaid's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Chuck and Monica McQuaid's largest grantees?
The Chuck and Monica McQuaid's largest 2025 grantees include Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation ($250,000), Friends of Virgin Islands National Park ($198,387) and St Aloysius Catholic School ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Chuck and Monica McQuaid?
The Chuck and Monica McQuaid reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $601K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Chuck and Monica McQuaid fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation says it works to accelerate research, empower its community, and transform care for people with pulmonary fibrosis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chuck and Monica McQuaid?
The foundation 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 The Chuck and Monica McQuaid's EIN?
The Chuck and Monica McQuaid's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6540620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Chuck and Monica McQuaid 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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