The Kathryn B McQuade Foundation concentrates on education, women's economic empowerment, and international development with a strong emphasis on scholarship support and capacity-building grants. It funds a mix of U.S. institutions (including higher education and K–12 access programs), gender-focused global programs, and humanitarian/relief and development NGOs, often providing general operating or scholarship support rather than tightly restricted project funding. Grants suggest a preference for repeat partners and mission-driven organizations that serve youth, women, and underserved communities both domestically and abroad.
The Kathryn B Mcquade Foundation shows a strong preference for scholarship support and general operating grants, with a pattern that combines higher-education aid, women’s economic empowerment, and international development. One of its clearest signals is repeated support for the College of William & Mary Foundation, which received $125,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 for scholarships. The foundation also backs global women-centered work at meaningful scale: the Women’s Global Empowerment Fund received $82,500 in 2023, $75,000 in 2024, and $80,000 in 2025 for HPI global expansion. Beyond education, its grants reach humanitarian and community-serving organizations through unrestricted support, suggesting a funder that uses flexible dollars as well as designated scholarship funding. The portfolio includes U.S. colleges, K-12 access and youth-serving groups, and NGOs working with refugees, widows, and vulnerable communities. Recipients appear in both domestic and international development settings, but the overall pattern is consistent: education access, women’s advancement, and practical support for organizations serving underserved populations. The grant list also includes tribal college scholarship support, reinforcing the foundation’s interest in higher-education pathways for students facing structural barriers.
Scholarship support is a central thread in the foundation’s giving. The College of William & Mary Foundation received $125,000 in 2025 for scholarships, and the American Indian College Fund received $64,000 in 2024 and $57,000 in 2025 for scholarships. That mix points to a recurring interest in higher-education access for students through direct aid. Women’s economic empowerment is another visible area. Women’s Global Empowerment Fund received $80,000 in 2025, following $75,000 in 2024 and $82,500 in 2023, all for HPI global expansion. The foundation also gave $40,000 in 2025 to Global Fund for Widows Inc for unrestricted general support, linking gender-focused work with flexible funding. Child and youth support appears through unrestricted grants to organizations such as Teachunited, which received $47,000 in both 2023 and 2025, and Juma Ventures, which received $35,000 in 2025. These awards fit a broader pattern of education, skills, and family-support funding.
Typical grants cluster in the mid-five-figure range: the 25th percentile is $15,000, median grant size is $25,000, and the 75th percentile is $30,000. Recent awards also show larger recurring grants, especially to scholarship and women-focused partners. The foundation appears to support repeat recipients across multiple years, including several organizations that reappear in the recent-grants list. It is classified as a regular funder rather than a DAF, and it does make grants to individuals. Open submission programs are listed for general grantmaking and youth education and skills training, both accepting unsolicited applications.
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Most grants fall between $15K and $30K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$30K
About 2% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Mid-sized, mostly unrestricted grants distributed across many organizations with a mix of repeat multi-year funding to core grantees and one-off awards; giving is both domestic and international, favoring flexible support (general operating and scholarships) over narrowly restricted projects.
Notable grantees: College of William & Mary Foundation, Women’s Global Empowerment Fund, American Indian College Fund, International Rescue Committee (IRC), NoKidBehind Inc
Giving is national, with recipients concentrated in New York more than any other state, while only 2% of grants go to New Jersey recipients. Recent grants reached cities including Williamsburg, Denver, New York, Garden Grove, Chicago, Charlotte, and San Francisco. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the data provided, with 199 grants to U.S. organizations. That spread suggests broad domestic reach with especially active giving in major nonprofit hubs.
Its recent grants show support for colleges and scholarship funds, women’s economic empowerment organizations, youth and education nonprofits, and humanitarian or development groups. Examples in the data include scholarship awards to higher-education institutions, unrestricted grants to refugee-serving organizations, and multi-year support for women-centered global programs.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution centers in the mid-five figures. The 25th percentile is $15,000, the median grant is $25,000, and the 75th percentile is $30,000. Recent awards also include larger grants for scholarships and recurring partnerships.
Yes. Two active programs are listed as open to unsolicited submissions: the Kathryn B. McQuade Foundation - General Grantmaking and the Youth Education & Skills Training Grant. Both are shown with grant size ranges up to $50,000.
Recurring support is common in the recent-grants list. Some recipients appear across multiple years, including a college scholarship partner, a women’s empowerment organization, and a youth-serving nonprofit. That pattern suggests the foundation often renews support rather than making only one-off awards.
The foundation gives nationally, but New York is the top state by grant count. Recent recipients are spread across multiple U.S. cities, including Williamsburg, Denver, New York, Garden Grove, Chicago, Charlotte, and San Francisco.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY FOUNDATION | WILLIAMSBURG, VA | $125,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WOMEN'S GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND | DENVER, CO | $80,000 | 2025 | HPI GLOBAL EXPANSION & |
| AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND | DENVER, CO | $57,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WORLD RELIEF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | GARDEN GROVE, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE - IRC | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| TEACHUNITED | FORT COLLINS, CO | $47,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| SAINT ROCK HAITI FOUNDATION | MILTON, MA | $45,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| GLOBAL FUND FOR WIDOWS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $40,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| SAINT ANN FOUNDATION | INDIANA, PA | $40,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| iDE - INTERNATIONAL DVLPT ENTERPRISES | DENVER, CO | $40,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| UNLOCKING COMMUNITIES | CHICAGO, IL | $38,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| YWCA OF THE CENTRAL CAROLINAS INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $35,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| SQUASH DREAMERS | FREDERICK, MD | $35,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| STREET CHILD | WASHINGTON, DC | $35,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| JUMA VENTURES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $35,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| CENTER FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT & EDUCATION | BURTONSVILLE, MD | $35,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| THE CITIZENS FOUNDATION USA | HOUSTON, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| RAISING A READER (RAR-MA ) | BOSTON, MA | $30,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| WINGS FOR WIDOWS | SILVER LAKE, MN | $30,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FREE TO RUN INC | MYSTIC, CT | $30,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| CREATIVE ACTION INSTITUTE | IPSWICH, MA | $30,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| BROOKLYN BOOK BODEGA | BROOKLYN, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| BRICKS TO BREAD INTERNATIONAL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $30,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | WASHINGTON, DC | $29,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FRIENDS OF TILONIA | BROOKLYN, NY | $27,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $26,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| ANIMAL RESCUE FUND | JACKSON, MS | $25,400 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FAR AWAY FRIENDS INC | LAKEWOOD, CO | $25,400 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PIEDMONT INC | STATESVILLE, NC | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| PRECIOUS PROJECT INC | DEDHAM, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| THE WOMEN'S HOME | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FORKIDS INC | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | PERSONNEL EXPENSES |
| THE KWEK SOCIETY | ARLINGTON, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| AFRICA EXCHANGE PROJECT | ASHLAND, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| IMPACT JUSTICE | OAKLAND, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| ONE ACRE FUND | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| MAGNOLIA GLOBAL ACADEMY FOR LEADERS | SANTA ROSA, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| THE EXODUS ROAD INC | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FACES - SF | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| EMPACT-SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTER | TEMPE, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| NESS HEALTHCARE | MANDEVILLE, LA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| COMMUNITY YOUTH ADVANCE | HYATTSVILLE, MD | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| CHILDREN'S TRUST FDN OF ROANOAKE VALLEY | ROANOKE, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| HEARTLINE HAITI | SUNNYSIDE, WA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| COMMUNITY HOUSING WORKS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| ONE YARD AWAY INC | MINT HILL, NC | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| THE INTEROOTS INITIATIVE | DENVER, CO | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| NORTHWEST EDUCATION ACCESS | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| WASHINGTON STEM CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| THRIVE SCHOLARS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY FOUNDATION
$125,000SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
WOMEN'S GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND
$80,000HPI GLOBAL EXPANSION &
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
$57,000SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
WORLD RELIEF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE - IRC
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
TEACHUNITED
$47,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
SAINT ROCK HAITI FOUNDATION
$45,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
GLOBAL FUND FOR WIDOWS INC
$40,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
SAINT ANN FOUNDATION
$40,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
iDE - INTERNATIONAL DVLPT ENTERPRISES
$40,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
UNLOCKING COMMUNITIES
$38,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
YWCA OF THE CENTRAL CAROLINAS INC
$35,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
SQUASH DREAMERS
$35,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
STREET CHILD
$35,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
JUMA VENTURES
$35,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
CENTER FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT & EDUCATION
$35,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
THE CITIZENS FOUNDATION USA
$30,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
RAISING A READER (RAR-MA )
$30,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
WINGS FOR WIDOWS
$30,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FREE TO RUN INC
$30,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
CREATIVE ACTION INSTITUTE
$30,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
BROOKLYN BOOK BODEGA
$30,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
BRICKS TO BREAD INTERNATIONAL
$30,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
$29,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FRIENDS OF TILONIA
$27,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES
$26,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
ANIMAL RESCUE FUND
$25,400UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FAR AWAY FRIENDS INC
$25,400UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PIEDMONT INC
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
PRECIOUS PROJECT INC
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
THE WOMEN'S HOME
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FORKIDS INC
$25,000PERSONNEL EXPENSES
THE KWEK SOCIETY
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
AFRICA EXCHANGE PROJECT
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
IMPACT JUSTICE
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
ONE ACRE FUND
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
MAGNOLIA GLOBAL ACADEMY FOR LEADERS
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
THE EXODUS ROAD INC
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FACES - SF
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
EMPACT-SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTER
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
NESS HEALTHCARE
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
COMMUNITY YOUTH ADVANCE
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
CHILDREN'S TRUST FDN OF ROANOAKE VALLEY
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
HEARTLINE HAITI
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
COMMUNITY HOUSING WORKS
$20,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
ONE YARD AWAY INC
$20,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
THE INTEROOTS INITIATIVE
$20,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
NORTHWEST EDUCATION ACCESS
$20,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
WASHINGTON STEM CENTER
$20,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
THRIVE SCHOLARS
$20,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
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Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with programs aligned to the Foundation's focus areas.
Deadline: Open — the Foundation announced it is accepting new grant applications (specific cycles or rolling vs. fixed deadlines not detailed).
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