O'Connell Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
O'Connell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$2.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.7 million | 15 | $3.8 million |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 15 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
O'Connell Family Foundation Inc 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 O'Connell Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 6 | $272,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $57,605 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $1.2 million |
| Cardinal Spellman High School | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $240,000 |
| MV Youth Inc | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $36,000 |
| Cardinal Hayes High School | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $15,000 |
| Yale University | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $10,000 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $7,500 |
| Auschwitz Institution for the Prevention of Genocide | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $6,000 |
| Pestalozzi US Children's Charity Inc | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $5,000 |
| Athlete Ally | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $5,000 |
| Irish American Partnership | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $5,000 |
| The Faraja Fund Foundation | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $3,000 |
| Vineyard Preservation Trust | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $2,105 |
| The Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $2,000 |
| Mskcc-Cycle for Survival | Cash contributions - to aid the donee organization in carrying out their exempt functions. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel S O'Connell
- Gloria P O'Connell
- Carly O'Connell
Questions people ask
Does O'Connell Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does O'Connell Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs O'Connell Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel S O'Connell (President), Gloria P O'Connell (Vice President) and Carly O'Connell (Director).
What does O'Connell Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.