The Elizabeth C Quinlan Foundation Incorporated
The Elizabeth C. Quinlan Foundation is a private family foundation based in Wayzata, MN that makes general operating, program, and capital grants. The site notes proposals are accepted by invitation and organizations funded within the last three years may submit proposals by September 1 for consideration at the annual meeting. Contact information and a board/trustees & staff page are listed on the site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Minnesota-based nonprofit focused on arts, human services, youth development, or education seeking operating or modest program/capital support and able to submit the Minnesota Common Grant Application or an LOI by the stated deadlines.
Good Fit
- • Located in Minnesota with demonstrated local impact
- • Mission aligned with arts, social services, youth, or education
- • Request fits within typical small-to-mid grant sizes and operating support
- • Willingness to submit the Minnesota Common Grant Application and required LOI on schedule
- • Has prior local credibility or existing relationship with regional funders
Geography
Observed giving in both available years is entirely to Minnesota organizations, with distinct-state count of one and a 100% in-state share.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 50 distinct recipients in the latest year (41 the prior year) with 28 new grantees in 2023 and modest top-recipient shares, showing a broad, dispersed recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
The site provides application instructions and an LOI route, and the latest year shows a large share of new recipients (28 new grantees), so unfamiliar Minnesota organizations have a clear procedural path and observed precedent for entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
