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John J Connor & Irene A Connor Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Denver, Colorado · EIN 766197905

John J Connor & Irene A Connor Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $295,000 the year before.

25% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$260,0006$5.5 million
2024$295,0006$5.8 million
2025$300,0005$6.1 million

How to apply

John J Connor & Irene A Connor 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John J Connor & Irene A Connor Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado4$250,000
Maryland1$50,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Colorado Foundation
Denver, CO
Breast cancer research.$100,000
American Red Cross
Denver, CO
Blood services program$50,000
American Red Cross
Denver, CO
Active threat preparedness program$50,000
Childrens Hospital Colorado Found
Aurora, CO
Pediatric mental health lockbox prog$50,000
Catholic Relief Services
Baltimore, MD
Food support for the poor$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John J Connor & Irene A Connor Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does John J Connor & Irene A Connor Family Foundation give?

$300,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs John J Connor & Irene A Connor Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Melinda E Connor (Trustee), Patricia A Connor (Trustee), John J Connor II (Managing Tru) and Christopher Connor (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does John J Connor & Irene A Connor Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and human services.

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