Quonochontaug Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeverly, Massachusetts · EIN 27-4129667 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$33.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
57% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Winsor School Inc | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $230,000 |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | General & unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Tenacre Country Day School (Wellesley) | Westerly, RI | General & unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Boch Center | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Teach for America | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mark Garwood Share Foundation | Stuart, FL | General & unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | Hobe Sound, FL | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Westerly Hospital Foundation | Westerly, RI | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Columbia University Law School | New York, NY | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mspcaangell Animal Medical Center | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic, CT | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Uss Constitution Museum Inc | Boston, MA | Communications and it infrastructure upgrades | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Masschallenge | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Museum of Science Boston | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Westerly Library & Wilcox Park | Westerly, RI | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jonnycake Center of Westerly | Westerly, RI | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre | Jupiter, FL | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Noble and Greenough School | Dedham, MA | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wellesley Free Library Foundation | Wellesley, MA | General & unrestricted | $12,650 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dexter Southfield Fund | Brookline, MA | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Portland, ME | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Island Garden Club for Harbor Island Fund | Hobe Sound, FL | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Artcenter | Tequesta, FL | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rails-To-Trails Conservancy | Washington, DC | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Save the Bay | Providence, RI | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stray Pets in Need | Natick, MA | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Fort Pierce, FL | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Westerly Animal Shelter | Westerly, RI | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Consumer Reports Inc | Yonkers, NY | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church | Wellesley, MA | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Warm Center Shelter (Westerly) | Westerly, RI | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,517,650 | 38 |
| 2023 | $2,125,000 | 35 |
| 2022 | $1,510,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349104648
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4129667
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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