The Emmett R Quady Foundation
The Emmett R Quady Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodside, California. It supports health and human services, education, culture and arts, and special projects, with its 2025 filing describing eligibility and support criteria for applicant organizations.
The Emmett R Quady Foundation at a glance
In short: The Emmett R Quady Foundation gave $134K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Hawaii. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,000
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,933
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $858,639
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (42% 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 Emmett R Quady Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Contact the foundation. Applicants should provide materials relevant to the foundation’s stated areas: health and human services, education, culture and arts, or special projects. It considers specific-project requests and operating support; support is generally for no more than one year, and organizations must reapply each year. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations under sections 501(c)(3) and 170(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, demonstrate broad community support and address specific community needs, and show fiscal and administrative stability, including strong director and board commitment, good management policies and practices, a current budget, and financial statements.
- Contact
Application contact: The Emmett R Quady Foundation
Mailing address: 302 Old La Honda Road, Woodside, CA 94062
Phone: (408) 761-4632
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Emmett R Quady Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was AIO Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 76 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Hawaii, Pennsylvania, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Illinois. By grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Hawaii (42%), Pennsylvania (21%), and California (21%); Massachusetts accounted for 7% and Minnesota for 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Emmett R Quady Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 168% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 171% 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 $50K (2022) to $201K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AIO Foundation Honolulu, HI | Health and Human Services | $50,000 |
| The Wharton Fund Philadelphia, PA | Education | $12,500 |
| Addison Ccaghope Lancaster, PA | Health and Human Services | $10,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Charcot-Marie Tooth Association Glenolden, PA | Health and Human Services | $5,000 |
| Monument Crisis Center Concord, CA | Health and Human Services | $5,000 |
| Ocean Institute Dana Point, CA | Health & Human Services | $5,000 |
| Risen Christ Elementary School Minneapolis, MN | Education | $5,000 |
| Space Information Laboratories Inc Santa Maria, CA | Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $858,639 | $244,242 | $179,780 | $134,000 | 15 | $148,420 | $69,433 | $86,863 |
| 2024 | $826,160 | $195,043 | $185,937 | $152,500 | 18 | $161,427 | $73,242 | $77,771 |
| 2023 | $793,718 | $74,594 | $121,431 | $92,000 | 14 | $100,096 | — | $66,566 |
| 2022 | $832,147 | $63,382 | $82,358 | $50,000 | 11 | $59,109 | $1,952 | $68,339 |
| 2021 | $850,522 | $263,377 | $220,407 | $200,700 | 18 | $203,288 | $27,846 | $74,950 |
| 2020 | $809,721 | $70,430 | $153,550 | $140,500 | 31 | — | $22,032 | $58,811 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Emmett R Quady Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K 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
The foundation’s 2025 filing says its health and human services grants focus on community organizations promoting individual and family health and wellness, along with related education, training, and counseling. Its education grants focus on preparing people to become productive employees, knowledgeable customers, and participating citizens. It also supports performing and visual arts organizations, organizations promoting cultural awareness and diversity, and, at its discretion, special programs and innovative funding initiatives.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate these areas. AIO Foundation describes its work as celebrating Hawaii students’ academic and athletic accomplishments and using baseball to support children’s health, education, and welfare. Occidental College says its mission is to provide a high-quality educational experience and prepare students for leadership in a complex, interdependent, and pluralistic world. Ocean Institute describes its mission as inspiring children to learn through ocean and maritime history programs. Monument Crisis Center says it provides food, education, assistance, and referrals in crisis situations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $134,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed awards included $50,000 to AIO Foundation for health and human services; $12,500 to The Wharton Fund for education; and $10,000 each to Addison CCAGHOPE for health and human services, College of the Holy Cross for education, and Occidental College for education.
The foundation also awarded $5,000 each to Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association and Monument Crisis Center for health and human services; Ocean Institute for health and human services; Risen Christ Elementary School and Space Information Laboratories Inc. for education; and Woman Made Gallery for arts. Kai Bigan Ng Lahania received $4,000 for health and human services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John C Dean as chairman; A Susan Dean as president; Chris Lutes as CFO; and A Catherine Ngo as secretary. It lists Monica Dean, Sally Dean, Mark Dean, Erin Dean, Sandra Quady, and Sally Quady as directors.
The Emmett R Quady Foundation is led by A. Susan Dean, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. Susan Dean
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Dean
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Dean
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dean
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Dean
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Dean
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Quady
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Quady
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A. Catherine Ngo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Lutes
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Emmett R Quady Foundation
How much does The Emmett R Quady Foundation give each year?
The Emmett R Quady Foundation gave $134K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $153K across 18 grants.
What is The Emmett R Quady Foundation's typical grant size?
The Emmett R Quady Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,933, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Emmett R Quady Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Emmett R Quady Foundation give grants?
The Emmett R Quady Foundation's top state is Hawaii, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (21%) and California (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (2 grants).
Does The Emmett R Quady Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Emmett R Quady Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (7 grants) and "Health and Human Services" (5 grants).
Who are The Emmett R Quady Foundation's largest grantees?
The Emmett R Quady Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include AIO Foundation ($50,000), The Wharton Fund ($12,500) and Addison Ccaghope ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Emmett R Quady Foundation?
The Emmett R Quady Foundation reported $859K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Emmett R Quady Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says its health and human services grants focus on community organizations promoting individual and family health and wellness, along with related education, training, and counseling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Emmett R Quady Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Emmett R Quady Foundation's EIN?
The Emmett R Quady Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3267527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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