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O'Connell Family Foundation Trust

Preselected recipients only San Juan Capistrano, California · EIN 476265357

O'Connell Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in San Juan Capistrano, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $286,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $165,400 the year before.

64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$165,4009$320,062
2024$286,50011$1.0 million

How to apply

O'Connell Family Foundation Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What O'Connell Family Foundation Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California8$215,000
Hawaii1$40,000
Arizona1$25,000
Pennsylvania1$6,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Camino Health Center
San Juan Capistrano, CA
General support$70,000
Mission San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA
General support$50,000
Keala Foundation
Lawai, HI
General support$40,000
Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA
General support$25,000
The Shea Center
San Juan Capistrano, CA
General support$25,000
Child Help USA
Scottsdale, AZ
General support$25,000
Heart of Jesus Retreat Center
Santa Ana, CA
General support$25,000
Canine Companions for Independence
Oceanside, CA
General support$10,000
Reins of Life
Landenberg, PA
General support$6,500
Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs
Santa Ana, CA
General support$5,000
Unconditional Rescue
Laguna Beach, CA
General support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does O'Connell Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does O'Connell Family Foundation Trust give?

$286,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs O'Connell Family Foundation Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists George O'Connell (President).

What does O'Connell Family Foundation Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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