The Healthquest Foundation
The Healthquest Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $187K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Healthquest Foundation at a glance
In short: The Healthquest Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,100
- +68.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,388
- +68.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $186,627
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Healthquest Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene ($5K). Together the top 7 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Healthquest Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $23K (2019). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene South Arlington, VA | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,500 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation Pasadena, CA | Research | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Village Pasadena, CA | Research | $1,000 |
| HBS Foundation Inc Palm City, FL | Research | $1,000 |
| Creating Opportunities for All Chicago, IL | Research | $600 |
| Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project Pasadena, CA | Research | $500 |
| The Jester and Pharley Phund Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Research | $500 |
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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 | $186,627 | $65,263 | $42,728 | $11,100 | 8 | $11,100 | $5,842 | $8,506 |
| 2023 | $164,092 | $80,580 | $65,186 | $6,600 | 8 | $6,600 | — | $7,687 |
| 2022 | $148,698 | $75,200 | $89,614 | $8,500 | 5 | $8,500 | — | — |
| 2021 | $163,112 | $90,000 | $94,193 | $11,000 | 7 | $11,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | $167,305 | $60,429 | $44,672 | $7,000 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $151,548 | $81,802 | $93,652 | $22,985 | 1 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Healthquest Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Healthquest Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire Panosian Dunavan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Howard Dunavan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Healthquest Foundation
How much does The Healthquest Foundation give each year?
The Healthquest Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 8 grants.
What is The Healthquest Foundation's typical grant size?
The Healthquest Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,388, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Healthquest Foundation give grants?
The Healthquest Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (27%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (3 grants).
Does The Healthquest Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Healthquest Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (7 grants).
Who are The Healthquest Foundation's largest grantees?
The Healthquest Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene ($5,000), Pasadena Community Foundation ($1,000) and Pasadena Village ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Healthquest Foundation?
The Healthquest Foundation reported $187K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Healthquest Foundation's EIN?
The Healthquest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6781105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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