The Queen Road Foundation Inc
The Queen Road Foundation Inc is a private foundation. Its location is not provided in the available filing information. In 2024, it reported 10 grants totaling $1,852,183.
The Queen Road Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Queen Road Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $185K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,852,183
- +32.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $185,218
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $74,310
- Total assets
- $10,390,100
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Queen Road Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Phone: (999) 999-9999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Queen Road Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The UCLA Foundation ($800K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 33 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 45% to recipients in New York, and 3% to recipients in Massachusetts. These percentages total 101% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Queen Road Foundation Inc gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 354% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $566K (2020) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $800,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| The Asia Society New York, NY | General Support | $168,564 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center Inc New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Seti Institute Mountain View, CA | General Support | $118,619 |
| MIT Cambridge, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Global Women Asia Inc San Francisco, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc Newtonville, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| The U Go Initiative Solano Beach, CA | General Support | $24,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Support | $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 | $10,390,100 | $512,954 | $1,962,330 | $1,852,183 | 10 | $1,902,134 | $738,339 | $537,968 |
| 2023 | $11,070,266 | $500,054 | $1,457,022 | $1,397,013 | 6 | $1,408,843 | $566,116 | $555,477 |
| 2022 | $10,860,813 | $-667,676 | $1,308,703 | $1,223,010 | 7 | $1,239,010 | $202,454 | $607,568 |
| 2021 | $14,251,792 | $611,349 | $1,879,985 | $1,802,320 | 8 | $1,829,903 | $958,733 | $713,563 |
| 2020 | $11,975,631 | $310,554 | $622,611 | $565,951 | 2 | — | $259,994 | $650,616 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Queen Road Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $538K 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
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions span several areas. THE ASIA SOCIETY describes its mission as connecting people and institutions in Asia and the world to build understanding, address challenges, and maximize opportunities. JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER INC says it works to entertain, enrich, and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy. SETI INSTITUTE states that it explores, understands, and explains the origin and nature of life in the universe and the evolution of intelligence. NURTURING MINDS INC says it supports quality education, life skills, and entrepreneurship to help vulnerable girls in Tanzania become leaders in their communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $1,852,183. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $800,000, with a median grant of $74,310. The largest grants included $800,000 to THE UCLA FOUNDATION and $500,000 to CORNELL UNIVERSITY, both for general support. Other grants included $168,564 to THE ASIA SOCIETY, $150,000 to JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER INC, and $118,619 to SETI INSTITUTE, all for general support.
The foundation also gave $30,000 to MIT, $30,000 to GLOBAL WOMEN ASIA INC, $25,000 to NURTURING MINDS INC, $24,000 to THE U GO INITIATIVE, and $6,000 to COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
FREDERICK M DEMOPOULOS is listed as president, secretary, treasurer, and director on the 2024 filing.
The Queen Road Foundation Inc is led by Frederick M. Demopoulos, President Secr. Treasurer Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frederick M. Demopoulos
President Secr. Treasurer Director
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
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 Queen Road Foundation Inc
How much does The Queen Road Foundation Inc give each year?
The Queen Road Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 6 grants.
What is The Queen Road Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Queen Road Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $74,310, and its average grant was $185,218, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Queen Road Foundation Inc give grants?
The Queen Road Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Queen Road Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Queen Road Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Queen Road Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Queen Road Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The UCLA Foundation ($800,000), Cornell University ($500,000) and The Asia Society ($168,564), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Queen Road Foundation Inc?
The Queen Road Foundation Inc reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $538K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Queen Road Foundation Inc fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Queen Road Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Queen Road Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Queen Road Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0877801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Queen Road Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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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