The Quinn Family Foundation Inc
The Quinn Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. In 2024, it made 20 grants totaling $72,000 to charitable organizations.
The Quinn Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Quinn Family Foundation Inc gave $72K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,000
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,600
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,333,517
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (10 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (30% 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 Quinn Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1123 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 963-7811
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Quinn Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Denver ($12K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 30% of grant dollars, Colorado 27%, Idaho 19%, New Jersey 5%, and New York 5%. Other listed 2024 recipients were located in Missouri, Maryland, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Quinn Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 20 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $47K (2022) to $72K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Various Funds | $12,000 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Sun Valley, ID | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Desert Community Fdn Palm Desert, CA | Toscana Scholarship Committee | $6,000 |
| Cristo Rey Orange County Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Valor Christian High School Highlands Ranch, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Christian Brothers Academy Lincroft, NJ | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Rady Children's Restorative Care Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| St Lukes Hospital Chesterfield, MO | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival Ketchum, ID | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,333,517 | $100,473 | $90,672 | $72,000 | 20 | $78,057 | $81,128 | $72,485 |
| 2023 | $1,323,716 | $41,541 | $80,052 | $62,080 | 18 | $68,321 | $22,708 | $69,053 |
| 2022 | $1,362,227 | $57,203 | $67,004 | $47,000 | 14 | $55,190 | $36,750 | $68,010 |
| 2021 | $1,372,028 | $56,684 | $61,918 | $47,130 | 15 | $47,558 | $42,324 | $76,920 |
| 2020 | $1,377,262 | $216,153 | $76,157 | $62,250 | 16 | — | $200,977 | $63,896 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Quinn Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $72K 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 went to organizations including educational institutions, youth sports and arts organizations, health-related organizations, and other charities. These examples describe the recipients, not the foundation’s stated priorities: the University of Denver describes its work as higher education and scholarly inquiry; the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation says it provides youth winter sports programs; and Cristo Rey Orange County describes a career-focused, college-preparatory education for students with limited economic resources. The 4ShayJ Foundation says it provides education and safety helmets to children who cannot afford them, while the Michael J. Fox Foundation says it funds Parkinson’s disease research and works to improve therapies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $72,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the larger awards were $12,000 to the University of Denver for “Various Funds”; $10,000 to the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation for “Unrestricted”; $6,000 to Desert Community Foundation for the “Toscana Scholarship Committee”; and $5,000 each to Cristo Rey Orange County and Valor Christian High School, both for “Unrestricted.” Other listed grants included $3,500 each to Christian Brothers Academy and Rady Children’s Restorative Care, and $3,000 each to St. Luke’s Hospital, the American Cancer Society, Sun Valley Music Festival, and North Carolina Health Care Foundation. The Michael J. Fox Foundation received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael L. Quinn as president; Janice L. Quinn as secretary and treasurer; and Colleen Frank, Conor Quinn, and Ryan Quinn as trustees.
The Quinn Family Foundation Inc is led by Michael L. Quinn, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael L. Quinn
President
President Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Frank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Conor Quinn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Quinn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice L. Quinn
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 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 Quinn Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Quinn Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Quinn Family Foundation Inc gave $72K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 18 grants.
What is The Quinn Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Quinn Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,600, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Quinn Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Quinn Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Quinn Family Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (27%) and Idaho (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sun Valley, ID (2 grants), Santa Ana, CA (2 grants) and Palm Desert, CA (2 grants).
Does The Quinn Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Quinn Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Quinn Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Quinn Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Denver ($12,000), Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation ($10,000) and Desert Community Fdn ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Quinn Family Foundation Inc?
The Quinn Family Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Quinn Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including educational institutions, youth sports and arts organizations, health-related organizations, and other charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Quinn Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Quinn Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Quinn Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3512077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Quinn Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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