In its 15th year, Quantum in the Community will fund local grassroots organizations to help meet the basic needs of people in Palm Beach County
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – Quantum Foundation is calling on local grassroots nonprofits with annual budgets at or under $500,000 to meet the basic needs of Palm Beach County. In its 15th year, the annual Quantum in the Community (QIC) program is opening its applications starting June 2 through August 1, 2025, for nonprofits to receive a portion of this year’s $1.25 million grant funding. This includes support with food, shelter, transportation, clothing and financial assistance to improve the County’s quality health as well as showers, furniture, accessible healthcare, medical equipment and essential hygiene supplies.
In 2024, Quantum Foundation gave an unrestricted $1.25 million to 136 grassroots organizations in Palm Beach County. To date, the QIC program has awarded a total of $11.75 million to local organizations.
Quantum Foundation’s mission is to inspire and fund initiatives that improve the health of Palm Beach County residents. The health foundation was formed from $125 million in proceeds from the sale of JFK Medical Center. Now in its third decade of community investment, the foundation has assets of approximately $170 million. Since its inception, Quantum Foundation has awarded $175 million to hundreds of Palm Beach County nonprofit grantees. Every dollar the foundation grants stays in the county to benefit local communities.
“Our grantees are not only serving but encouraging and giving strength to those who need it most,” said Eric Kelly, president of Quantum Foundation. “We welcome local nonprofits to partake in this year’s Quantum in the Community to continue their admirable dedication, care, and critical support throughout Palm Beach County. They all make our neighborhoods a much stronger and healthier place for residents.”
A committee of foundation staff and board members will carefully consider each application. Strict criteria are set up for those nonprofits applying. Organizations must be registered as a 501(c)(3), have been working in Palm Beach County for at least six months, and have an annual operating budget not exceeding $500,000.
“Thanks to Quantum Foundation’s contributions, we have been able to maintain stability at our facility and continue delivering essential services to the community,” said previous QIC grantee and Arms of Hope founder, Patrick Livingston. “Without their support, it’s hard to imagine where we would be today. Quantum Foundation has empowered us to enhance our efforts in building a stronger, compassionate, and healthier community.”
In addition, Quantum Foundation will be accepting nominations for the Marie Thorpe Above & Beyond Award in its fourth year. In memory of staff member Marie Thorpe, who served the foundation for 22 years, the recognition will be given to an individual and everyday hero who exemplifies incredible service and sacrifice to improve Palm Beach County. At the annual QIC breakfast celebration, a $2,500 award will be presented to an individual for their selfless services, and $2,500 will be presented to their nominating organization, which can be a past or present QIC grantee.
This year’s QIC committee is chaired by board member Ronald Romear, M.D. and Grants Committee Members Gerald O’Connor, M.D. and Jill Hanson. All applications must be submitted using the foundation’s online system and grantees will be announced in the third week of October. Grantees will be celebrated with an awards breakfast on November 18 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, where a surprise announcement about the program will be made.
To apply, please visit the Quantum Foundation website at www.quantumfnd.org. For more information, please email quantumfnd@slatkowhusak.com.