The Francis J Quirico Educational
The Francis J Quirico Educational is a private foundation based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to individual recipients, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
The Francis J Quirico Educational at a glance
In short: The Francis J Quirico Educational gave $201K across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,930
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,588
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $3,147,902
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% 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 The Francis J Quirico Educational
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists John C Donna Esquire as the contact and requires a transcript for grades 9–11, one or two letters of recommendation, SAT or other pertinent test scores required by colleges, and a 500–750 word essay by the nominee describing expectations upon attending college and a statement of financial need. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- February 28. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline; as of October 2, 2026, it should not be treated as an open application cycle.
- Deadline
- February 28.
- Contact
Application contact: John C Donna Esquire
Mailing address: 152 North Street Suite 225 PO Box, 1158, Pittsfield, MA 01202
Phone: (413) 443-3440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Francis J Quirico Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
306 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 306 grants of 306 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 3% to New York, 1% to New Hampshire, and a reported less than 1% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Francis J Quirico Educational gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2025) to $252K (2023). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $196,582 |
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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 | $3,147,902 | $177,248 | $247,956 | $200,930 | 56 | $244,653 | $177,248 | $238,471 |
| 2024 | $3,218,610 | $210,924 | $270,307 | $231,222 | 63 | $267,528 | $210,924 | $227,847 |
| 2023 | $3,277,993 | $185,470 | $287,913 | $252,325 | 68 | $286,050 | $185,470 | $222,874 |
| 2022 | $3,380,404 | $-23,802 | $286,469 | $251,065 | 65 | $283,833 | $172,196 | $237,248 |
| 2021 | $3,689,825 | $204,919 | $280,741 | $250,764 | 54 | $279,798 | $204,919 | $245,644 |
| 2020 | $3,762,602 | $132,828 | $253,361 | $222,028 | 46 | — | $182,975 | $248,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Francis J Quirico Educational reported a distributable amount of $238K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 56 grants totaling $200,930. Grants ranged from $598 to $8,750, with a median of $3,750. The largest reported grants were scholarships to individual recipients: $8,750, $7,500, and $6,000, followed by awards of $5,823 and $5,750.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John C Donna Esquire, Clement A Ferris Jr, and Vincent P Marinaro as trustees.
The Francis J Quirico Educational's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clement A. Ferris Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John C. Donna Esquire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent P. Marinaro
Trustee
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 Francis J Quirico Educational
How much does The Francis J Quirico Educational give each year?
The Francis J Quirico Educational gave $201K across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $231K across 63 grants.
What is The Francis J Quirico Educational's typical grant size?
The Francis J Quirico Educational's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $3,588, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Francis J Quirico Educational give grants?
The Francis J Quirico Educational gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Francis J Quirico Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on The Francis J Quirico Educational's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (56 grants).
How large is The Francis J Quirico Educational?
The Francis J Quirico Educational reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $238K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Francis J Quirico Educational?
The filing states that 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 Francis J Quirico Educational's EIN?
The Francis J Quirico Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7145260. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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