Quo Vadis-Gavell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 20-8103896 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$135K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
58% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amerian Friends of the Musee Dorsay | New York, NY | Education | $30,800 |
| International Gugak Jazz Institute | Wilmington, MA | Education | $18,000 |
| Medical U of Warsaw Scholarship for Visiting Doctor | Ui Zwirki I Wigury, PL | Education | $16,719 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | Education | $15,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | Education | $13,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable emergency relief | $10,000 |
| Friens of Catholic University of Korea | Gyeonggi Province, KS | Education | $10,000 |
| Boston Conservatory | Boston, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Wings Over the Rockies | Denver, CO | Support museum | $5,000 |
| Slow Food USA | Brooklyn, NY | To assist poor | $5,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | Help people who are experiencing homelessness and addiction in denvor change their lives | $2,500 |
| Palestinian Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | To help children | $2,500 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | To assist children | $841 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | Assist children | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,860 | 14 |
| 2023 | $133,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542119349100714
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8103896
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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