The Chuck and Monica Mcquaid Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDowners Grove, Illinois · EIN 45-6540620 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$110,000
Total assets$12.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $125,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
54% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | Chicago, IL | Care center network and pulmonary fibrosis foundation registry | $250,000 |
| Friends of Virgin Islands National Park | St John, VI | Archeology, heritage projects, maintenance and trails programs | $198,387 |
| St Aloysius Catholic School | Gilbertville, MA | Operating expenses | $125,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Beckerfriedman institute fund | $125,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | General fund | $120,000 |
| University of Massachusetts | Amherst, MA | Endowed and current scholarships | $110,000 |
| Heart of New England Council Bsa | Worcester, MA | Renovate treasure valley's life lodge | $100,000 |
| The American Chestnut Foundation | Asheville, NC | Research concerning genes related to root rot resistance | $100,000 |
| The Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bridge Communities Inc | Glen Ellyn, IL | Transitional housing program - education program | $85,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Mattapoisett, MA | US hurricane fund | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,343,387 | 11 |
| 2024 | $1,318,136 | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,315,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349104378
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6540620
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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