The Queenan Fdn Acct
The Queenan Fdn Acct is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2025 filing reports 49 grants totaling $111,000, with each grant designated for general operating support.
The Queenan Fdn Acct at a glance
In short: The Queenan Fdn Acct gave $111K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Pennsylvania. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,000
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,265
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $750,068
- +19.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (5 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Queenan Fdn Acct
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3257 N Street Nw, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (203) 863-2602
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Queenan Fdn Acct funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bees N Trees Charities ($16K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
233 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 233 grants of 233 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (21%), Connecticut (19%), Massachusetts (14%), New York (14%), and Illinois (11%). Listed grantees also include organizations in Virginia, Maryland, Wisconsin, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Queenan Fdn Acct open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 48 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $111K (2025). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bees N Trees Charities Mechanicsburg, PA | General Operating | $16,000 |
| PBS Newshour Weta Arlington, VA | General Operating | $7,000 |
| Megan Butz Legacy of Hope Hawthorn Woods, IL | General Operating | $7,000 |
| St Marks Church Emporium, PA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis Inc Annapolis, MD | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Widespot Performing Arts Center and Comm Stockholm, WI | General Operating | $4,500 |
| New Canaan Library New Cannan, CT | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Jones Fdn for Reproductive Medicine Virginia Beach, VA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| St Aloysius Parish St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | General Operating | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $750,068 | $221,576 | $128,747 | $111,000 | 49 | $117,579 | $211,828 | $76,773 |
| 2024 | $626,391 | $147,031 | $118,257 | $91,420 | 48 | $108,040 | $138,338 | $71,261 |
| 2023 | $590,592 | $117,174 | $107,912 | $86,000 | 49 | $97,255 | $108,186 | $67,434 |
| 2022 | $598,532 | $116,380 | $106,277 | $88,000 | 41 | $94,258 | $106,545 | $79,512 |
| 2021 | $592,142 | $103,314 | $109,612 | $88,000 | 46 | — | $93,240 | $75,432 |
| 2020 | $609,390 | $30,011 | $76,948 | $56,000 | 17 | — | $20,413 | $63,342 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Queenan Fdn Acct reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for a range of organizations. For example, Megan Butz Legacy of Hope describes its mission as strengthening the lives of at-risk teens and young adults through mental-health programming and support. Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis says it honors people challenged by cancer through the healing power of wind, water, and sailing. The New Canaan Library describes its mission as providing lifelong learning, culture, and connection for its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $111,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $16,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest grants included $16,000 to Bees N Trees Charities; $7,000 each to PBS NewsHour WETA and Megan Butz Legacy of Hope; and $6,000 each to St Marks Church and Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John T Queenan Jr MD as president; John T Queenan Sr MD as president emeritus; and Alison Abrams, Jennifer M Pivirotto, and Michael C Queenan as vice presidents.
The Queenan Fdn Acct is led by John T. Queenan Jr. MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John T. Queenan Jr. MD
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Alison Abrams
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer M. Pivirotto
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Queenan Sr. MD
President Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. Queenan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to John T Queenan Jr MD (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Queenan Fdn Acct
How much does The Queenan Fdn Acct give each year?
The Queenan Fdn Acct gave $111K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 48 grants.
What is The Queenan Fdn Acct's typical grant size?
The Queenan Fdn Acct's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,265, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Queenan Fdn Acct that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Queenan Fdn Acct give grants?
The Queenan Fdn Acct's top state is Pennsylvania, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (19%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Canaan, CT (12 grants), Rochester, NY (5 grants), Great Barrington, MA (4 grants) and GT Barrington, MA (2 grants).
Does The Queenan Fdn Acct give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Queenan Fdn Acct's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Queenan Fdn Acct's largest grantees?
The Queenan Fdn Acct's largest 2025 grantees include Bees N Trees Charities ($16,000), PBS Newshour Weta ($7,000) and Megan Butz Legacy of Hope ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Queenan Fdn Acct?
The Queenan Fdn Acct reported $750K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Queenan Fdn Acct fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of organizations. For example, Megan Butz Legacy of Hope describes its mission as strengthening the lives of at-risk teens and young adults through mental-health programming and support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Queenan Fdn Acct?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Queenan Fdn Acct's EIN?
The Queenan Fdn Acct's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6022913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Queenan Fdn Acct 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Queenan Fdn Acct funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-queenan-fdn-acct-morg_0edddf229cdb473dad8a0aeaa9a299cd
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