The Quarterdeck Foundation
The Quarterdeck Foundation is a private foundation based in Marion, Massachusetts. In its 2024 filing, it reported 39 grants totaling $400,250 to organizations including museums, schools, and arts organizations.
The Quarterdeck Foundation at a glance
In short: The Quarterdeck Foundation gave $400K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,250
- +91.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,263
- +32.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $6,931,139
- +45.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (14 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Quarterdeck Foundation
- How to Apply
The filing directs applicants to contact Baldwin Wealth Partners and provide a brief organizational history, a project description of no more than three pages, a budget and time frame, proof of tax-exempt status, a…
The filing directs applicants to contact Baldwin Wealth Partners and provide a brief organizational history, a project description of no more than three pages, a budget and time frame, proof of tax-exempt status, a list of the board of directors, and the latest audited financial statements. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Baldwin Wealth Partners
Mailing address: PO Box 576, Marion, MA 02738
Phone: (508) 748-0800
Email: estrand@baldwin-llc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Quarterdeck Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Bedford Whaling Meseum ($140K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 164 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts organizations received 76% of grant dollars, Virginia 12%, Rhode Island 5%, North Carolina 2%, and Colorado 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Quarterdeck Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 33 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2020) to $520K (2021). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford Whaling Meseum New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $140,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Sweet Briar Collage Sweet Briar, VA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St George's School Middletown, RI | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Marion Art Center Inc Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Cathleen Stone Island Outward Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Marion Art Center Inc Marion, MA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,931,139 | $2,641,623 | $460,213 | $400,250 | 39 | $400,750 | $2,981,677 | $411,022 |
| 2023 | $4,749,729 | $3,556,079 | $247,016 | $208,850 | 27 | $208,885 | $370,595 | $256,097 |
| 2022 | $1,440,666 | $-24,689 | $257,149 | $219,050 | 25 | $219,300 | $14,940 | $111,699 |
| 2021 | $1,722,504 | $956,325 | $544,218 | $520,300 | 37 | $520,335 | $798,954 | $98,012 |
| 2020 | $1,310,397 | $25,360 | $176,842 | $158,000 | 36 | — | $103,060 | $74,596 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Quarterdeck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $411K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, arts, and cultural institutions. For example, the Marion Art Center says its mission is to promote a vibrant arts experience for the Southcoast community. St. George’s School describes its mission as helping students in grades 9–12 develop their individual gifts. The New Bedford Whaling Museum also received several of the year’s largest grants.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $400,250. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $140,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $140,000 and $55,000 to the New Bedford Whaling Museum; $50,000 to SWEET BRIAR COLLAGE in Virginia; $20,000 to St. George’s School; and $17,000 to the Marion Art Center. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eric Strand as trustee and R Davis Webb Jr and Nancy W Corkery as members of the advisory board.
The Quarterdeck Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Strand
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy W. Corkery
Advisory Brd
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Davis Webb Jr.
Advisory Brd
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Quarterdeck Foundation
How much does The Quarterdeck Foundation give each year?
The Quarterdeck Foundation gave $400K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $209K across 27 grants.
What is The Quarterdeck Foundation's typical grant size?
The Quarterdeck Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $10,263, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Quarterdeck Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Quarterdeck Foundation give grants?
The Quarterdeck Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and Rhode Island (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, MA (11 grants), New Bedford, MA (10 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Fort Collins, CO (2 grants).
Does The Quarterdeck Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Quarterdeck Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Quarterdeck Foundation's largest grantees?
The Quarterdeck Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Bedford Whaling Meseum ($140,000), New Bedford Whaling Museum ($100,000 across 4 grants) and Sweet Briar Collage ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Quarterdeck Foundation?
The Quarterdeck Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $401K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $411K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Quarterdeck Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, arts, and cultural institutions. For example, the Marion Art Center says its mission is to promote a vibrant arts experience for the Southcoast community. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Quarterdeck Foundation?
The filing directs applicants to contact Baldwin Wealth Partners and provide a brief organizational history, a project description of no more than three pages, a budget and time frame, proof of tax-exempt status, a… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Quarterdeck Foundation's EIN?
The Quarterdeck Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4060929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Quarterdeck Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-quarterdeck-foundation-morg_74b093908bd545a6a1dd7fc5639aab49
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