The McQuaid Family Foundation
The McQuaid Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $418.
The McQuaid Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McQuaid Family Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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 McQuaid Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was University of Chicago ($5K). Together the top 3 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The McQuaid Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 $12K (2020) to $15K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Robert Lurie Cancer Center Chicago, IL | Medical | $5,000 |
| Delta Upsilon Chicago, IL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $554 | $21,218 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $418 | $700 |
| 2022 | $25,667 | $16,652 | $18,242 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $16,342 | $1,591 |
| 2021 | $22,259 | $12,801 | $15,194 | $12,000 | 4 | $12,000 | $12,367 | $2,520 |
| 2020 | $24,652 | $766 | $15,182 | $12,000 | 4 | — | $344 | $2,505 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McQuaid Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $700 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McQuaid Family Foundation is led by James P. McQuaid, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James P. McQuaid
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra Fletcher
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lori Biesboer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The McQuaid Family Foundation
How much does The McQuaid Family Foundation give each year?
The McQuaid Family Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $15K across 3 grants.
What is The McQuaid Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McQuaid Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McQuaid Family Foundation give grants?
The McQuaid Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does The McQuaid Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The McQuaid Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The McQuaid Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The McQuaid Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $700 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The McQuaid Family Foundation's EIN?
The McQuaid Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4264120. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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