Paul & Anne-Marie Queally Family Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $2,956,779 (2023)
• Total Assets: $31.1 million (2024)
• Number of Grantees: 15-16 organizations annually
• Geographic Focus: National (with concentration in Connecticut, Florida, and New York)
• Established: 2005
• Foundation Type: Private Family Foundation

Contact Details

Address: 326 Seabreeze Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480-6131
Phone: (203) 920-1544
Website: https://thequeallyfoundation.com
Application Contact: Contact form available at https://thequeallyfoundation.com/contact/

Overview

The Paul & Anne-Marie Queally Family Foundation, established in 2005, is a private family foundation with total assets of $31.1 million as of 2024. Founded by Paul Queally (Co-President of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe) and Anne-Marie Queally (former IBM Sales Associate), both 1986 Phi Beta Kappa graduates of the University of Richmond, the foundation is dedicated to promoting educational opportunity for America's most disadvantaged populations. Operating under the motto "Changing the future one child at a time," the foundation invests in future generations by providing scholarships and funding student opportunities in underprivileged areas. The foundation has distributed approximately $3 million annually in recent years, with charitable disbursements of $3,023,182 in 2023 and $2,988,091 in 2022. The Queallys have also made significant personal philanthropic contributions totaling $20 million to their alma mater, including a $10 million lead gift for The Queally Center for Admission and Career Services and funding for Queally Hall at the Robins School of Business.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation operates through direct partnerships with pre-selected educational institutions rather than formal grant programs. Support typically includes:

• Multi-year scholarship programs (e.g., Queally Scholars at Catholic Academy of Bridgeport)
• Individual student scholarships (e.g., 6th-12th grade support at King School)
• Summer enrichment programs
• After-school programs
• Workforce development initiatives

Priority Areas

Education Access for Disadvantaged Youth:

• Private school scholarships for low-income students
• Summer learning programs to prevent learning loss
• After-school enrichment and tutoring
• College preparatory programs

Geographic Focus:

• Connecticut (Bridgeport, Stamford, New Canaan area)
• Florida (Indiantown, Palm Beach Diocese)
• New York (Washington Heights, Inwood)
• Virginia (University of Richmond)
• National programs (Year Up operates in 25 cities)

Student Populations Served:

• Inner-city youth
• Immigrant families
• Underrepresented students
• Students facing systemic barriers to education

Educational Levels:

• PreK through Grade 8
• High school scholarships
• College preparatory programs
• Workforce development for young adults

What They Don't Fund

While not explicitly stated, based on grantmaking patterns the foundation does not appear to fund:

• Capital campaigns (except at University of Richmond)
• General operating support for large institutions
• Organizations outside the education sector
• Programs not serving disadvantaged youth
• Research or policy work

Governance and Leadership

Founders: Paul and Anne-Marie Queally, both University of Richmond Class of 1986, Phi Beta Kappa

Paul Queally:

• Co-President of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (2007-2016), now Special Advisor
• Private equity investor specializing in healthcare
• Former General Partner at The Sprout Group (DLJ's private equity arm)
• MBA from Columbia Business School (1990)
• University of Richmond Trustee

Anne-Marie Queally:

• Former Sales Associate at IBM in New York
• University of Richmond alumna
• Lives with Paul in New Canaan, Connecticut

Grantmaking Philosophy: According to Evan Meyers, Founder of School in the Square, the Queallys demonstrate "unparalleled" passion for "creating educational opportunities for under-resourced, under-represented students."

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. According to multiple sources, the foundation "only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds."

However, the foundation's website does include a preliminary grant application contact form where interested organizations can submit:

• Organization name and contact details
• Nature of enquiry (Grant Application, Continuation Funding, or Other)
• Brief message describing the project
• Optional supporting documents (PDF, DOC, DOCX)

The foundation states: "Once received, The Queally Foundation will review your application and follow-up with a more detailed form if your project is under further consideration."

Realistic Expectations: Given the foundation's preselected grantmaking approach and limited annual number of grantees (15-16), organizations submitting unsolicited inquiries should not expect a high likelihood of success unless their work closely aligns with existing grantee profiles.

Decision Timeline

No specific decision timeline is publicly available. As a private family foundation with no full-time staff, the foundation likely reviews applications on a rolling basis or during periodic board meetings.

Success Rates

Not publicly disclosed. With only 15-16 annual grants distributed and a policy of preselected organizations, the success rate for unsolicited applications is likely very low.

Reapplication Policy

No information available on reapplication policies for declined applicants.

Application Success Factors

Organizations Most Likely to Receive Support (based on existing grantee profile):

1. Strong Educational Mission: All current grantees focus on K-12 or workforce development education with measurable academic outcomes.

2. Serving Disadvantaged Populations: Grantees serve specific underserved communities:

   • Catholic Academy of Bridgeport: 800 inner-city students in grades preK-8
   • Hope Rural School: 88% Mexican/Guatemalan, 10% Haitian immigrant families
   • School in the Square: Under-resourced students in Washington Heights and Inwood
   • Rising Stars Youth Foundation: Provides 24/7 support system for scholarship recipients
   • Year Up: Young adults seeking economic opportunity

3. Demonstrated Impact: Angela C. Pohlen of Catholic Academy noted the Queally Scholars program has "transformed more than 1,000 lives." Nina Newman of King School reported their scholarship student "has become an excellent writer and consistently achieved great success."

4. Personal Connection to Founders: The University of Richmond (the Queallys' alma mater) and Columbia Business School (Paul's graduate school) both receive support, suggesting personal connections matter.

5. Long-term Partnerships: The foundation appears to value sustained relationships rather than one-time grants. Programs like Queally Scholars and individual student scholarships span multiple years.

6. Summer and Enrichment Programs: Multiple grantees receive support specifically for summer programs that prevent learning loss and provide STEM/literacy enrichment.

What Makes Applications Stand Out:

• Specific focus on educational equity and access
• Serving immigrant or inner-city youth populations
• Programs that provide comprehensive support (academic + social/emotional)
• Use of scholarships to enable access to quality education
• Measurable outcomes and student success stories

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• Do not expect success with unsolicited applications: The foundation explicitly states it funds preselected organizations. The contact form exists but should be approached with realistic expectations.

• Build relationships before requesting funding: As a family foundation, personal connections and board member awareness of your organization are critical. Look for networking opportunities in Connecticut, Florida, or through University of Richmond alumni networks.

• Demonstrate clear impact on disadvantaged youth: All grantees serve specific underserved populations with measurable educational outcomes. Vague or broad missions will not align.

• Consider multi-year partnership potential: The foundation appears to prefer sustained relationships. If you do connect, position your organization as a long-term partner rather than seeking one-time funding.

• Connecticut and Florida connections matter: Geographic proximity to the founders' home in New Canaan, CT or foundation address in Palm Beach, FL may increase visibility.

• Align with scholarship and access models: The foundation strongly favors providing scholarships and access to quality education rather than funding infrastructure or general operations.

• Be prepared to show student testimonials and transformation stories: Current grantee materials heavily feature student voices and specific examples of changed lives.

References

1. The Queally Foundation official website - About page: https://thequeallyfoundation.com/about/ (Accessed January 2026)
2. The Queally Foundation - Grantees and Testimonials: https://thequeallyfoundation.com/grantees/ (Accessed January 2026)
3. The Queally Foundation - Contact page: https://thequeallyfoundation.com/contact/ (Accessed January 2026)
4. ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Queally Foundation Inc (EIN 77-0607990): https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770607990 (Accessed January 2026)
5. Cause IQ - Paul & Anne-Marie Queally Family Foundation profile: https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/paul-anne-marie-queally-family-foundation,770607990/ (Accessed January 2026)
6. University of Richmond - "$10 million gift from alumni" news release, Virginia Business, 2022: https://virginiabusiness.com/university-of-richmond-receives-10-million-gift-from-alumni/ (Accessed January 2026)
7. Grantmakers.io - Queally Foundation Inc. profile: https://www.grantmakers.io/profiles/v0/770607990-paul-and-anne-marie-queally-family-foundation-inc/ (Accessed January 2026)
8. Individual program pages on The Queally Foundation website:
   • Catholic Academy of Bridgeport: https://thequeallyfoundation.com/project/catholic-academy-of-bridgeport/
   • Year Up: https://thequeallyfoundation.com/project/year-up/
   • Rising Stars Youth Foundation: https://thequeallyfoundation.com/project/rising-stars-youth-foundation/
   • King School: https://thequeallyfoundation.com/project/king-school/
   • Hope Rural School: https://thequeallyfoundation.com/project/hope-rural-school-summer-camp/
   • School in the Square: https://thequeallyfoundation.com/project/school-in-the-square-s2-summer-camp/
   • University of Richmond Q-Camp: https://thequeallyfoundation.com/project/university-of-richmond-q-camp/ (All accessed January 2026)