Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $396,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $90,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$396,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $341,000 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $322,500 | 15 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $341,000 | 17 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $396,000 | 17 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Walter & Donna Conn Charitable 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.
What Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $378,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Anne's | Charitable contributions | $90,000 |
| Society Devoted to Sacred Heart | Charitable contributions | $85,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart | Charitable contribution | $72,500 |
| Mayfield Senior School | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Carmelite Monastery | Charitable contributions | $20,000 |
| CHMC Foundation | Charitable contributions | $20,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Charitable contributions | $20,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Santa Teresita | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Social Services | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Wall Las Memorias | Charitable contributions | $7,500 |
| Catholic Charities Los Angeles | Charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| Child Fund | Charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| Garden School Foundation | Charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| Five Acres | Charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| Archdiocese of la | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Conn
- Eileen Conn
Questions people ask
Does Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation give?
$396,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick Conn (Trustee) and Eileen Conn (Trustee).
What does Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.