The Leonettio'connell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Leonettio'connell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $325,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$93.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
50% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 26 | $98.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 48 | $93.6 million |
How to apply
The Leonettio'connell Family Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Leonettio'connell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 39 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $160,484 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $93,060 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $90,916 |
| New York | 2 | $83,568 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $64,505 |
| Oregon | 1 | $29,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center | Medical disciplines | $325,000 |
| Individual | $187,409 | |
| Rivet School | Education | $175,000 |
| Young Eisner Scholars | Philanthropy, volunteerism & grantmaking | $125,000 |
| Roxbury Latin School | Education | $115,000 |
| Nativity High School | Education | $100,000 |
| Yale University | Scholarship | $93,060 |
| Brown University | Scholarship | $90,916 |
| Fordham University | Scholarship | $78,528 |
| Carlthorp School | Education | $75,000 |
| Dartmouth University | Scholarship | $64,505 |
| Southwestern Law School | Education | $50,000 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Harvard University | Scholarship | $45,484 |
| Marlborough School | Education | $30,000 |
| Strive Foundation | Education | $30,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Education | $29,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Program support | $27,000 |
| California Science Center | Science & technology | $25,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School | Program support | $25,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | Philanthropy, volunteerism & grantmaking | $25,000 |
| USC Center on Philanthrophy & Public Policy | Philanthropy, volunteerism & grantmaking | $20,020 |
| Classical Kusc | Arts, culture & humanities | $10,000 |
| Jazz Hands for Autism | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lift Inc | Philanthropy, volunteerism & grantmaking | $10,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable | Philanthropy, volunteerism & grantmaking | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | Program support | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,969 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,880 |
| Loyola High School | Education | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,969 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,969 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,969 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,969 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,969 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,969 |
| Colgate University | Scholarship | $5,040 |
| Los Angeles Public Press | Program support | $5,000 |
| Turning Point School | Education | $5,000 |
| Mojave Desert Land Trust | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cara Esposito
- Margo Leonetti O'Connell
- Michael F O'Connell
- Michael Kevin O'Connell
- Diana Adamson
- Veronica Ponce-Navarrete
Questions people ask
Does The Leonettio'connell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leonettio'connell Family Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Leonettio'connell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cara Esposito (Executive Director, Director), Margo Leonetti O'Connell (President, Director), Michael F O'Connell (Secretary, Cfo, Director) and Michael Kevin O'Connell (Vice President, Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Leonettio'connell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.