G L Connolly Foundation
Accepts applications
G L Connolly Foundation is a private foundation in Moraga, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $491,400 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$491,400
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $470,200 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $263,000 | 33 | $9.4 million |
| 2023 | $470,200 | 67 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $491,400 | 68 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas Connolly P O Box 402, Raymond, ME 04071 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 693-5677, taceast@maine.rr.com |
| What to submit | Cover letter proposal information reflective of past performance and likely future performance and tax status |
What G L Connolly Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $81,000 |
| California | 13 | $66,400 |
| Maine | 4 | $49,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $44,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $37,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $32,000 |
| Delaware | 4 | $31,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $22,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $22,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $22,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel of Jesus Mary and Joseph | Religion | $30,000 |
| St Josephs College | Education | $25,000 |
| Buckley Institute Yale | Education | $25,000 |
| Wyoming Catholic College | Education | $22,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Ministry of Caring | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Keep the Faith | Education | $15,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Higher Education | $15,000 |
| Kolbe Academy | Education | $12,900 |
| Lakes Environmental Association | Environmental | $12,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Qn Peace | Care for the Elderly | $12,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Care for the Elderly | $12,000 |
| Augustine Institute | Education | $10,000 |
| Calvary Hospital | Health Care | $10,000 |
| Maine Policy Institute | Public Policy Research and Education | $10,000 |
| Becket | Public Interest Law | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Network | Education | $10,000 |
| Institute on Rel and Public Life | Social Cultural Policy Education Publishing | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | Public Policy Research Education | $10,000 |
| Ethics and Public Policy Center | Public Policy Research Education | $10,000 |
| Center for Immigration Studies | US Immigration Policy Research Education | $8,000 |
| Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | Education | $8,000 |
| National Association of Scholars | Education Policy | $7,000 |
| Capuchin Province | Catholic Religious Order Retirement Funding | $7,000 |
| St Thomas More at Yale | Campus Religious Life Education | $7,000 |
| Fed American Immigration Reform | US Immigration Policy Education | $7,000 |
| Divine Mercy University | Education | $7,000 |
| Life Legal Defense Foundation | Pro-Life Related Public Interest Law Firm | $7,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network | Catholic Broadcasting Education | $6,000 |
| Oblates of St Francis de Salles | Education Catholic Religious Order | $6,000 |
| Visitation Monastery | Catholic Monastery | $6,000 |
| St Marys Center | Social Welfare | $6,000 |
| Christendom College | Education | $6,000 |
| National Catholic Bioethics Center | Health Care Biomedical Research | $6,000 |
| Assumption Abbey | Roman Catholic Monastery | $5,000 |
| Aid to the Church in Need | Pastoral humanitarian assistance to persecuted Churches around world | $5,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Education | $5,000 |
| Real CLear Foundation | Investigative Journalism | $5,000 |
| The International Dominican Found | Catholic Education Rome | $5,000 |
| The Hawthorn School Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald C Connolly
- Thomas A Connolly
- Sieglinde Connolly
Questions people ask
Does G L Connolly Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does G L Connolly Foundation give?
$491,400 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs G L Connolly Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald C Connolly (Co-President), Thomas A Connolly (Co-Presidenet) and Sieglinde Connolly (Co-Founder Admin Adviser).
What does G L Connolly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.