The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation
The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rosemont, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $675K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation gave $675K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $113K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $675,000
- -11.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $112,500
- +17.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $9,989,795
- +4.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St Josephs University ($200K). Together the top 6 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 19 grants of 28 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−4%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 105% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $612K (2021) to $765K (2022). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $675K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs University Philadelphia, PA | To Fund Kinney Center Scholars Program | $200,000 |
| Little Flower Catholic HS for Girls Philadelphia, PA | To Fund Scholarship Support the Theater Program | $150,000 |
| Immaculata University Immaculata, PA | To Fund Development of Two New Business Labs | $100,000 |
| Mercy Career and Tech HS Philadelphia, PA | To Fund General Operations at Career and Vocationa | $100,000 |
| St Edmonds Home Bryn Mawr, PA | To fund education and care of children with severe | $100,000 |
| Our Lady of Catholic Hope School Philadelphia, PA | To Fund Faith Based Education for Children | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,989,795 | $1,520,712 | $1,059,693 | $675,000 | 6 | $719,843 | $1,043,533 | $687,465 |
| 2022 | $9,528,776 | $701,501 | $1,149,408 | $765,000 | 8 | $787,693 | $237,852 | $701,197 |
| 2021 | $9,976,682 | $1,272,618 | $882,537 | $612,000 | 7 | $630,841 | $1,047,663 | $779,989 |
| 2020 | $9,586,602 | $138,360 | $1,008,711 | $700,000 | 7 | — | $106,850 | $667,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $687K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation is led by Susan E. Ilsemann, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Susan E. Ilsemann
President
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $158K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $158K, to Susan E Ilsemann (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation
How much does The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation gave $675K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $765K across 8 grants.
What is The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $100,000, and its average grant was $112,500, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include St Josephs University ($200,000), Little Flower Catholic HS for Girls ($150,000) and Immaculata University ($100,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation?
The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $720K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $687K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Henry a Quinn Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3092270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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