Worldquant Foundation
Historical FunderOld Greenwich, Connecticut · EIN 26-3576736 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $300,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WORLDQUANT FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O DENA CADENA1700 E PUTNAM AVE, OLD GREENWICH CT 06870 |
| Phone | 2033446459 |
| HTTP://WWW.WORLDQUANT.ORG/#APPLY/ | |
| Form and materials | ONLINE APPLICATION WITH APPLICANT SUBMITTING A RESUME, ESSAY, TRANSCRIPT OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND AT LEAST TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. INCLUDED IN THE RESUME IS A SECTION THAT LISTS SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES, AWARDS, PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATION AND PATENTS. THE PERSONAL ESSAY STATES THE APPLICANT'S NEED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP, VISION FOR THE FUTURE AND HOW HE/SHE WILL FIGURE IN IT, THEIR MOTIVATION FOR STUDY AND SUCCESS, AND THEIR ETHICAL AND MORAL BELIEFS, AS EVIDENCED THROUGH REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS FOR FALL SEMESTER ARE DUE BY MAY 15. NOTIFICATION IS IN JULY. |
| Restrictions | DESIRE TO STUDY QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldquant University | New Orleans, LA | Educational purpose | $5,560,101 |
| Milken Institute | New York, NY | Educational purpose | $300,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Corp | New York, NY | Educational purpose | $198,700 |
| Casa Verde Home of Hope | White Plains, NY | Educational purpose | $30,000 |
| Orphaned Starfish Foundation | New York, NY | Educational purpose | $25,000 |
| Student Advocacy | Elmsford, NY | Educational purpose | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | Educational purpose | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamah | New York, NY | Educational purpose | $18,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,148,801 | 8 |
| 2023 | $4,368,600 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349100748
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3576736
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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