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General E R Quesada Educational is a private trust based in PORTLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Fore River Co. It holds total assets of $5.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. Total assets have grown from $3.6M in 2011 to $5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine and Massachusetts. According to available records, General E R Quesada Educational has made 51 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $215K in 2020 to $423K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $810K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $405K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Virginia, Massachusetts, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$107K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
General E R Quesada Educational primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 51 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, VA, MA.
General E R Quesada Educational has distributed a total of $2M across 51 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $405K.
General E R Quesada Educational typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
General E R Quesada Educational is headquartered in PORTLAND, ME. While based in ME, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter W Quesada | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Strand O Quesada | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas R Quesada | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$441K
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
$7.1M
Net Worth
$5M
Grants Paid
$423K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$695K
Distribution Amount
$322K
Total Grants
51
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of VirginiaUnrestricted | Charlottesville, VA | $160K | 2023 |
| University Of MaineUnrestricted | Orono, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaUnrestricted | Philadelphia, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Middlebury CollegeUnrestricted | Middlebury, VT | $20K | 2023 |
| The Smith College FundUnrestricted | Northampton, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard CollegeUnrestricted | Cambridge, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| West Marin Scholarship ProgramUnrestricted | Inverness, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| College Of The Holy CrossUnrestricted | Worcester, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of Maine Climate ResearchUnrestricted | Orono, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| College Of The AtlanticUnrestricted | Bar Harbor, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Wheaton CollegeUnrestricted | Norton, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Island InstituteUnrestricted | Rockland, ME | $13K | 2023 |
| Maine Community FoundationUnrestricted | Portland, ME | $107K | 2022 |
| University Of Maine FoundationUnrestricted | Orono, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of Virginia FundUnrestricted | Charlottesville, VA | $105K | 2020 |
| Inverness Garden ClubUnrestricted | Inverness, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Smith College Alumnae FundUnrestricted | Northampton, MA | $10K | 2020 |