QuadW

What QuadW does

QuadW Foundation (legally WWWW Foundation, Inc.) is a private 501(c)(3) non-operating philanthropic foundation established in 2006 in memory of Willie Tichenor, who died of osteosarcoma at age 19. The foundation provides financial support across four mission areas: sarcoma research, higher education, transformative mission experiences, and general philanthropy. Its flagship scientific initiative is the Osteosarcoma Institute (OSI), a separate public charity founded in 2017 that has become the largest philanthropic funder of osteosarcoma research in the United States, funding fellowships and young investigator programs at Dana Farber, MD Anderson, and Memorial Sloan Kettering, with cumulative investment exceeding $2.3 million and resulting in over 100 peer-reviewed publications. QuadW also funds the Willie Tichenor Scholarship at UT Plan II and the Willie Tichenor Arts Scholarship at Highland Park High School, and operates QuadW Missional Outreach — a separate 501c3 under the United Methodist Church — placing college interns and Skunkworks residents in underserved communities across 11 sites nationally and internationally.

The foundation's revenue model relies primarily on donations, supplemented by merchandise sales (A Chance to Mend book at $20, CloverStreet vinyl album) and event-based fundraising (the 20th Anniversary Benefit and Concert in February 2026 raised approximately $175,000). The organization does not develop proprietary technology and has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities; its value creation is entirely financial and programmatic through grant-making. QuadW is governed by a board composed of Willie Tichenor's family and friends — including his parents Lisa and Mac Tichenor (Director Emeritus and President of OSI respectively) and his brother Taylor Tichenor — and is led by Executive Director Mary Katherine Vigness Clarke. The foundation operates from Dallas, Texas, and has IRS identification 20-4750916.

Name

QuadW

Legal name

WWWW Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://quadw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QuadW Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) philanthropic foundation based in Dallas, Texas, funding sarcoma (osteosarcoma) research, higher education scholarships, missional internships, and community philanthropy in memory of Willie Tichenor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropic Foundation / Nonprofit Grant-Making Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Arts, Culture & Humanities Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAJ)

Keywords

• Philanthropic foundation
• Sarcoma research grants
• Higher education scholarships
• Missional internship programs
• Nonprofit grant-making

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: QuadW operates as a 501(c)(3) private non-operating foundation that receives donations to fund its mission areas including sarcoma research, higher education, transformative mission experiences, and general philanthropy.
2. Merchandise Sales: The foundation sells merchandise including 'A Chance to Mend' book ($20) and CloverStreet vinyl album, with proceeds going directly to mission areas.
3. Event Revenue: The 20th Anniversary Benefit and Concert generated approximately $175,000 for sarcoma research and transformative mission experiences.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QuadW Foundation is a private, non-operating 501(c)(3) philanthropic foundation that provides financial support through grants and programs across four mission areas: sarcoma/osteosarcoma research (including the Osteosarcoma Institute and Young Investigator Program), higher education scholarships (Willie Tichenor Scholarship and Willie Tichenor Arts Scholarship), transformative mission experiences (QuadW Missional Internship and Missional Outreach with Skunkworks residency), and general philanthropy (Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space and discretionary board grants). The foundation also sells memorial merchandise such as the book 'A Chance to Mend' and CloverStreet vinyl albums, with all proceeds supporting its mission areas.

Product overview

QuadW Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private, non-operating foundation established in 2006 in memory of Willie Tichenor, who died of osteosarcoma at age 19. The foundation provides financial support across four mission areas: sarcoma research (including the Osteosarcoma Institute, Young Investigator Program, and Childhood Sarcoma Biostatistics Office), higher education (Willie Tichenor Scholarship at UT Plan II and Willie Tichenor Arts Scholarship), transformative mission experiences (QuadW Missional Internship and QuadW Missional Outreach with Skunkworks residency), and general philanthropy (Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space and discretionary grants). The foundation also preserves Willie's musical legacy through the CloverStreet band program and 15x15 playlist initiative, and sells memorial products like the book 'A Chance to Mend' and CloverStreet vinyl albums.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QuadW Missional Internship: Two-month summer internship placing college students in programs for high-risk children, assisting senior citizens, and helping refugee populations.
• Skunkworks
• Willie Tichenor Scholarship
• Willie Tichenor Arts Scholarship

Products and services

• Osteosarcoma Institute (OSI) Public charity funded by QuadW that provides grants for breakthrough osteosarcoma science and operates OSI Connect, a free resource linking patients, families, and caregivers with osteosarcoma expert physicians.
• Young Investigator Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 publications in sarcoma research
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Osteosarcoma Institute (OSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSI was established in 2017 and is the largest philanthropic funder of research for osteosarcoma in the United States. QuadW funded its establishment. OSI Connect provides free resources connecting patients, families, and caregivers with osteosarcoma expert physicians.
• ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuadW funds young investigators through ASCO programs to advance sarcoma research.
• AACR (American Association for Cancer Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuadW supports young investigators through AACR programs for sarcoma research advancement.
• Children's Oncology GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuadW established the Childhood Sarcoma Biostatistics and Annotation Office for the Children's Oncology Group to accelerate research.
• Dana Farber Cancer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three major cancer institutions where QuadW funds fellowships for young sarcoma researchers.
• MD Anderson Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three major cancer institutions where QuadW funds fellowships for young sarcoma researchers.
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three major cancer institutions where QuadW funds fellowships for young sarcoma researchers.
• Owenwood Farm & Neighbor SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuadW awarded a multi-year grant for substantial renovations to this multi-purpose facility serving Far East Dallas community, addressing education, food deserts, medical deserts, and recreational outlets.
• QuadW Missional OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrown from QuadW Missional Internship into its own 501c3 under United Methodist Church. College interns serve among poor and marginalized in 11 locations: Birmingham AL, Dallas TX, Elkhart IN, Kansas City KS, Mobile AL, Pine Bluff AR, Reading PA, Huntsville AL, Tampa FL, Nuevo Laredo, Navajo Nation. Includes Skunkworks residency for young adults 18-25.
• UT Southwestern Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Stephen Skapek from UT Southwestern quoted about QuadW's energizing impact on sarcoma research community.
• Dallas Symphony Orchestra (Kim Noltemy Young Musicians Program)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space.
• North Texas Food BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space addressing food insecurity.
• UT SouthwesternminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space.
• Dallas County Health and Human ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space.
• Hope Supply Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space.
• White Rock Community ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space.
• AspireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space.
• Grow North TexasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space.
• The People's FridgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space.
• ArtstilleryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space.
• Project TransformationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space.
• Room for ChangeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner operating within Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space.
• Church partnerships for missional internshipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterns partner with churches in need of reconnection with their local communities. Dying churches have been experiencing new life as they reflect the diversity of their neighborhoods.
• Eagle Mount BozemanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdventure camp for children and adolescents with cancer. QuadW discretionary grant directed to support camp activities.
• The Pajama ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew York-based organization providing new books and pajamas to children in need. QuadW discretionary grant directed to support program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research: Childhood cancer research grantmaker with young investigator programs. Comparable beneficiary focus and grant structure to QuadW's sarcoma research portfolio.
• National Pediatric Cancer Foundation: Funds pediatric cancer research including sarcomas through institutional collaborations. Comparable peer in the same rare pediatric cancer research funding niche.
• CureSearch for Children's Cancer: Charity funding children's cancer research including sarcomas, with targeted grant programs. Comparable scope of disease focus and grantmaking model.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Leading funder of childhood cancer research including osteosarcoma, with a dedicated Young Investigator grant program. Closely aligned mission, target beneficiaries, and grantmaking structure.
• Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation: Funds early-career cancer researchers through prestigious fellowships at top institutions. Closely comparable model to QuadW's Young Investigator Program at Dana Farber, MD Anderson, and MSK.
• St. Baldrick's Foundation: Largest volunteer-driven charity funding childhood cancer research grants, including sarcoma subtypes. Directly comparable as a peer grantmaking foundation targeting rare pediatric cancers with strong volunteer/event-driven fundraising.
• Osteosarcoma Institute (OSI): Public charity founded by QuadW in 2017 and the largest philanthropic funder of osteosarcoma research in the US. Most direct mission-aligned peer; in effect a subsidiary spin-off.

Broad incumbents

• V Foundation for Cancer Research: Founded by Jim Valvano, the V Foundation is a major cancer research grantmaker. Comparable narrative-driven brand and grantmaking focus, but at significantly larger scale across all cancer types.

Others

• Children's Oncology Group: Largest pediatric cancer research consortium globally; QuadW funds the Childhood Sarcoma Biostatistics and Annotation Office within COG. Comparable as a research infrastructure partner in the same disease domain.

Emerging players

• QuadW Missional Outreach: Independent 501(c)(3) spun out of QuadW in 2021 under the United Methodist Church umbrella. Compares as a structurally related organization with shared mission DNA in transformative mission experiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/quadw-foundation-195619433811221
• Instagraminstagram.com/quadwfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wwww-foundation-inc.

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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