The Querencia Foundation
The Querencia Foundation at a glance
In short: The Querencia Foundation gave $589K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $196K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $588,587
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $196,196
- +77.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $195,000
- Total assets
- $17,801
- -80.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Querencia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baja Community Foundation ($282K). Together the top 3 received $589K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $442K (2024) to $589K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $589K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baja Community Foundation Silverdale, WA | Gernal Purpose | $282,087 |
| Los Cabos Children's Foundation Eagan, MN | Baja Community Foundation | $195,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | General Purpose | $111,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,801 | $605,734 | $677,809 | $588,587 | 3 | $29,066 |
| 2024 | $89,876 | $535,426 | $453,906 | $442,440 | 4 | $86 |
| 2023 | $8,356 | $63,454 | $55,098 | — | — | — |
About The Querencia Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Querencia Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Greenwood Village, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $589K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Querencia Foundation is led by Thomas McCloskey, Board President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas McCloskey
Board President
Director & President → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriela Almada
Volunteer Executive Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francisco Parra Carriedo
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Larson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Webb
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jorge Carrera
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Steiner
Chief Accounting Officer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Tanenbaum
Board
Board Member → Board, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bonnie McCloskey (2023) — Director & Vice President
- Former: John Ord (2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Querencia Foundation
How much does The Querencia Foundation give each year?
The Querencia Foundation gave $589K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $442K across 4 grants.
What is The Querencia Foundation's typical grant size?
The Querencia Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $195,000, and its average grant was $196,196, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Querencia Foundation give grants?
The Querencia Foundation's top state is Washington, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Minnesota (33%) and New York (19%).
Does The Querencia Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Querencia Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Querencia Foundation?
The Querencia Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $606K.
What is The Querencia Foundation?
The Querencia Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Greenwood Village, CO. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Querencia Foundation's EIN?
The Querencia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1907658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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