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Quest Foundation is a private corporation based in DANVILLE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is % Dorothy Jernstedt. It holds total assets of $109.5M. Annual income is reported at $33.7M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Quest Foundation has made 924 grants totaling $36.5M, with a median grant of $30K. The foundation has distributed between $7.4M and $21.2M annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $21.2M distributed across 543 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $150K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 301 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Oregon, Illinois, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Quest Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 924 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, OR, IL.
Quest Foundation has distributed a total of $36.5M across 924 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $150K.
Quest Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Quest Foundation is headquartered in DANVILLE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Jernstedt | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CFO & DIRECTOR | $182K | $0 | $182K |
| Jennifer Jernstedt | SECRETARY, AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR & DIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorothy Jernstedt | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$8.9M
Total Assets
$104.4M
Fair Market Value
$104.4M
Net Worth
$102.6M
Grants Paid
$7.9M
Contributions
$919K
Net Investment Income
$4.9M
Distribution Amount
$4.8M
Total: $58M
Total Grants
924
Total Giving
$36.5M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
301
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe And SoundTO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND REDUCE ITS DEVASTATING IMPACT. | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| SparkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Danville, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Shelter IncMOUNTAIN VIEW EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER | Concord, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Children'S CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oregon City, OR | $50K | 2022 |
Other foundations that have funded Quest Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hfo Foundation | $100K | 2023 | GENERAL |
| Sara E T West | $82K | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Sara E T West | $82K | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Cigna Foundation | $75K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE |
| Harold C Weamer Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| Kipp La SchoolsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| New LeadersNEW LEADERS PRINCIPAL PARTNERS PROGRAM | New York, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children - Sf Bay AreaIMPACTING GENERATIONAL CHANGE BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WHO ARE FACING THE GREATEST OBSTACLES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Teach For AmericaFINDS, DEVELOPS, AND SUPPORTS EQUITY-ORIENTED LEADERS-INDIVIDUALLY AND IN TEAMS-SO THEY CAN TRANSFORM EDUCATION AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITY WITH CHILDREN, STARTING IN THE CLASSROOM | Los Angeles, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children - PortlandIMPACTING GENERATIONAL CHANGE BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WHO ARE FACING THE GREATEST OBSTACLES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS | Portland, OR | $135K | 2022 |
| College TrackEQUIP STUDENTS CONFRONTING SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO EARN A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN PURSUIT OF A LIFE OF OPPORTUNITY, CHOICE, AND POWER. | Oakland, CA | $124K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children NyIMPACTING GENERATIONAL CHANGE BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WHO ARE FACING THE GREATEST OBSTACLES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS | New York, NY | $120K | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Community Charter SchoolTO TRANSFORM THE LANDSCAPE OF EDUCATION FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED STUDENTS IN OAKLAND. | Oakland, CA | $120K | 2022 |
| Aim High For High SchoolNARROWING THE ACHIEVEMENT AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS IN THE EAST BAY | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Summer Search Bay AreaTO HELP STUDENTS CREATE BRIGHT FUTURES WHERE THEY THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, FINANCIALLY, CAREER-WISE, AND WITHIN THEIR RELATIONSHIPS | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Reading PartnersTO HELP CHILDREN BECOME LIFELONG READERS BY EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION WITH MEASURABLE RESULTS. | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Fresh Lifelines For YouthFLY LAW + LEADERSHIP STAFFING | Milpitas, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Eastside College Preparatory SchoolSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Palo Alto, CA | $84K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Sonoma CountySUMMER CAMP DISCOVERY | Rosa, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Ujima Family Recovery ServicesCHILDRENS RECOVERY & FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM (KIDS GROUP) | San Pablo, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Connection Of The Bay AreaEDUCATION PROGRAMS | Danville, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Northwest AcademyNORTHWEST ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Portland, OR | $75K | 2022 |
| Teen EsteemTRI-VALLEY STUDENT AND PARENT PRESENTATIONS | Danville, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Bay Area Community ResourcesPROMOTES THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, VOLUNTEERISM AND PARTNERSHIPS | El Cerrito, CA | $74K | 2022 |
| Mission GraduatesCOLLEGE ACCESS SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $70K | 2022 |
| Youthpower365 (Formerly The Youth Foundation)AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN EAGLE COUNTY | Avon, CO | $70K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children - Lane County OrIMPACTING GENERATIONAL CHANGE BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WHO ARE FACING THE GREATEST OBSTACLES THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS | Eugene, OR | $70K | 2022 |
| There With Care Of The Bay AreaSTAFFING FOR SAN FRANCISCO EXPANSION | Redwood City, CA | $70K | 2022 |
| Springboard CollaborativeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $65K | 2022 |
| Peer Health ExchangeTO BUILD HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES WITH YOUNG PEOPLE. TOGETHER, WE CREATE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEERS TO SHARE THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS | Oakland, CA | $63K | 2022 |
| The Mindful ProjectMINDFULNESS AND YOGA IN BAY AREA SCHOOLS | Richmond, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Covenant House CaliforniaYOUTH SHELTER THAT PROVIDES SANCTUARY AND SUPPORT FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS | Los Angeles, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Silicon ValleyCOLLEGE ACCESS AND READINESS | San Jose, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Big Sky Youth EmpowermentADVENTURE BASED GROUP MENTORING PROGRAM | Bozeman, MT | $60K | 2022 |
| Asante Africa FoundationSUSTAINING, SCALING AND SKILL-BUILDING FOR GIRL-LED CLUBS | Livermore, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Playworks Northern CaliforniaTO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN BY INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SAFE, MEANINGFUL PLAY. | Oakland, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| The Field MuseumGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $55K | 2022 |
| De Marillac AcademySTUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | San Francisco, CA | $51K | 2022 |
| Kristi Yamaguchi'S Always Dream FoundationENSURE CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY BOOKS IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT AND EXTENSIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT | Danville, CA | $51K | 2022 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates Casa IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Concord, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park ZooZOO EXPLORERS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Casa Of Sonoma CountyCASA OF SONOMA COUNTY SUCCESSFUL FUTURES PROGRAM | Kenwood, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Rocketship EducationTO CATALYZE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES THROUGH A SCALABLE AND SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC SCHOOL MODEL THAT PROPELS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, DEVELOPS EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATORS, AND PARTNERS WITH PARENTS WHO ENABLE HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. | Redwood City, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Yes Nature To Neighborhoodsfka Youth Enrichment StrategiesTO PROVIDE YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA AND SURROUNDING WEST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ACCESS TO EXPERIENCES IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT | Richmond, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Oakland Public Education FundTHINK COLLEGE NOW SCIENCE PROGRAM | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Envision EducationENVISION OAKLAND: SUPPORTING TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIOM | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Center For Early Intervention On DeafnessSUMMER PROGRAM AT THE CENTER FOR EARLY INTERVENTION ON DEAFNESS (CEID) | Berkeley, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Challenge DayTO HELP YOUTH AND ADULTS UNLEARN HARMFUL HABITS, EXPERIENCE VULNERABILITY AS A PILLAR TO RESTORE STRENGTH, AND ENABLE THEM TO EXPERIENCE THE FREEDOM OF FULL EXPRESSION THROUGH THE LENS OF COMPASSION, CONNECTION, AND DIVERSITY. | Oakley, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Urban Prep AcademiesOPERATE A NETWORK OF ALL-BOYS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| WorldreaderTO FACILITATE THE INDEPENDENCE AND MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISORDERS THROUGH A CONTINUOUS FEEDBACK SYSTEM THAT DEVELOPS SKILL ACQUISITION AND THE QUALITIES OF A SUSTAINABLE AND INDEPENDENT LEARNER. | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2022 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationTO INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF THE OCEAN | Monterey, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| $30K |
| 2023 |
| GENERAL OPERATING |
| Harold C Weamer Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust | $30K | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Allstate Foundation | $5K | 2023 | HELPING HANDS GROUP GRANTS GRANT |
| Cdr Johnson Family Foundation Inc. | $5K | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Umberto Romano And Clorinda Romano Foundation Inc. | $5K | 2023 | Charitable Contribution |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $4K | 2023 | Program Support |
| Ncm Foundation Inc. | $3K | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| Martin D Cohen Family Foundation | $3K | 2023 | CHARITIES |
| Samuel S And Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation | $2K | 2023 | CHARITABLE |
| Allstate Foundation | $1K | 2023 | AGENT - INDIVIDUAL HH GRANT |
| Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation | $1K | 2023 | EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | $309 | 2023 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| Sara E T West | $79K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Cigna Foundation | $63K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES |
| Matthews Family Foundation | $50K | 2022 | GENERAL |
| Matthews Family Foundation | $50K | 2022 | GENERAL |
| Lebensfeld Foundation | $25K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Hfo Foundation | $25K | 2022 | DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED FOR THOSE UNERGOING TREATMENT |
| Lebensfeld Foundation | $25K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Hfo Foundation | $25K | 2022 | DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED FOR THOSE UNERGOING TREATMENT |
| Harold C Weamer Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust | $24K | 2022 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Reader Mood Mcclary Foundation Inc. | $10K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Oakfield Foundation | $10K | 2022 | Funding of Charitable Operations |
| Hermanns Family Foundation Inc. | $8K | 2022 | AID FOR THE INDIGENT |
| Martin D Cohen Family Foundation | $8K | 2022 | CHARITIES |
| Martin D Cohen Family Foundation | $8K | 2022 | CHARITIES |
| The Fortney Foundation | $5K | 2022 | General Operating |
| Ncm Foundation Inc. | $5K | 2022 | CHARITABLE |
| Umberto Romano And Clorinda Romano Foundation Inc. | $5K | 2022 | Charitable Contribution |
| Cornwall Foundation | $5K | 2022 | GENERAL FUND |
| Allstate Foundation | $5K | 2022 | Helping Hands Group Grants Grant |
| Umberto Romano And Clorinda Romano Foundation Inc. | $5K | 2022 | Charitable Contribution |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $4K | 2022 | Program Support |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $4K | 2022 | Program Support |
| Jsp Family Foundation | $1K | 2022 | UNRESTRICTED GIFT FOR ITS GENERAL PURPOSES |
| Allstate Foundation | $1K | 2022 | Agent - Individual HH Grant |
| Pfizer Foundation Inc. | $500 | 2022 | MATCHING GIFTS |
| Pfizer Foundation Inc. | $500 | 2022 | MATCHING GIFTS |
| Hermanns Family Foundation Inc. | $300K | 2021 | AID FOR THE INDIGENT |
| Hermanns Family Foundation Inc. | $300K | 2021 | AID FOR THE INDIGENT |
| Sara E T West | $68K | 2021 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Lebensfeld Foundation | $25K | 2021 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Zack And Cambry Nelson Foundation | $10K | 2021 | General & Unrestricted |
| The Fortney Foundation | $5K | 2021 | General Operating |
| Coit Family Foundation | $5K | 2021 | DONATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| Harry And Zoe Poole Foundation | $5K | 2021 | AT-RISK CHILDREN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING |
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