The Quinn Foundation
The Quinn Foundation is a private foundation based in Leawood, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports 124 grants totaling $3,258,425, including support for animal-related organizations, educational programs, and rural communities.
The Quinn Foundation at a glance
In short: The Quinn Foundation gave $3.3M across 124 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Kansas. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,258,425
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 124
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,278
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $16,425,995
- -11.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (26 of 124, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (62% 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 Quinn Foundation
- 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: 11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 30, Leawood, KS 66211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Quinn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stray Dog Institute ($800K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
517 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 450 grants of 517 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Kansas recipients received 62% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were the District of Columbia (9%), California (6%), New York (4%), and Missouri (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 124 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Quinn Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 26 of 124 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 222% 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 $2.7M (2020) to $4.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 124 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stray Dog Institute Leawood, KS | General Operating Support | $800,000 |
| Kansas Pet Advocates Foundation Leawood, KS | General Operating Support | $460,000 |
| Ringo's Fund Leawood, KS | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Great Plains SPCA Merriam, KS | General Operating Support | $281,500 |
| Humane World for Animals Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | General Operating Support | $105,000 |
| The Good Food Institute Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $91,000 |
| Thrive Philanthropy Inc Harlan, IA | General Operating Support | $59,875 |
| Karuna Foundation | General Operating Support | $57,500 |
| National Great Pyrenees Rescue Inc Nanuet, NY | General Operating Support | $55,000 |
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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 | $16,425,995 | $1,432,612 | $3,627,380 | $3,258,425 | 124 | $3,309,860 | $3,847,624 | $1,492,825 |
| 2024 | $18,589,199 | $2,838,751 | $3,807,093 | $3,513,697 | 118 | $3,552,886 | $2,584,544 | $1,517,174 |
| 2023 | $19,580,447 | $1,449,897 | $3,452,162 | $3,193,475 | 102 | $3,213,790 | $1,209,983 | $1,379,329 |
| 2022 | $21,583,212 | $473,450 | $3,764,310 | $3,473,833 | 104 | $3,502,580 | $221,720 | $1,517,470 |
| 2021 | $24,868,596 | $5,915,812 | $5,030,210 | $4,640,319 | 69 | $4,659,544 | $4,234,026 | $1,782,373 |
| 2020 | $23,985,611 | $3,908,022 | $2,961,207 | $2,694,003 | 41 | — | $2,035,023 | $1,481,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Quinn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of missions. Great Plains SPCA describes its work as promoting adoption, outreach, and better lives for pets and the people who love them. Humane World for Animals says it tackles the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering. Colorado State University Foundation says it supports the university’s facilities and educational programs. Other supported organizations include National Great Pyrenees Rescue, which describes its work as rescuing and rehabilitating dogs, and Farm Action, which works to protect rural communities and family farms.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 124 grants totaling $3,258,425. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $800,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $800,000 to Stray Dog Institute, $460,000 to Kansas Pet Advocates Foundation, $300,000 to Ringo’s Fund, and $281,500 to Great Plains SPCA. Each was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chuck Laue as president and Jennifer Laue as secretary.
The Quinn Foundation is led by Chuck Laue, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chuck Laue
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Laue
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Scott Martinsen (2020–2024) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Quinn Foundation
How much does The Quinn Foundation give each year?
The Quinn Foundation gave $3.3M across 124 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.5M across 118 grants.
What is The Quinn Foundation's typical grant size?
The Quinn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $26,278, across 124 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Quinn Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does The Quinn Foundation give grants?
The Quinn Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), San Francisco, CA (6 grants) and Kansas City, MO (6 grants).
Does The Quinn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Quinn Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (124 of 124) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Quinn Foundation's largest grantees?
The Quinn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stray Dog Institute ($800,000), Kansas Pet Advocates Foundation ($460,000) and Ringo's Fund ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Quinn Foundation?
The Quinn Foundation reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Quinn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of missions. Great Plains SPCA describes its work as promoting adoption, outreach, and better lives for pets and the people who love them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Quinn Foundation?
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 Foundation's EIN?
The Quinn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4268916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Quinn Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Quinn Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-quinn-foundation-morg_da3de64c42f0479ca80dd48775b78e14
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