Conn Memorial Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Conn Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $350,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$29.6 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $848,938 the year before.
58% 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 | $848,938 | 44 | $27.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 31 | $29.6 million |
How to apply
Conn Memorial 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Conn Memorial Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 31 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay Inc | Capacity building | $350,000 |
| YMCA | Low income youth | $166,500 |
| Champions for Children Inc | Low income youth | $95,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay Inc | Low income youth | $75,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa Inc | Low income youth | $65,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Ministries Inc | Low income youth | $55,000 |
| Oasis Network of New Tampa Inc | Low income youth | $33,000 |
| Easter Seals Florida Inc | Low income youth | $27,500 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Inc | Low income youth | $27,500 |
| Sunrise Children's Services Inc | Low income youth | $27,500 |
| Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Inc | Low income youth | $25,000 |
| St Joseph's Catholic School | Low income youth | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Ministries Inc | Capacity grants | $23,964 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Low income youth | $19,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Inc | Capacity grants | $18,880 |
| Cornerstone Kids Inc | Low income youth | $15,000 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Church | Low income youth | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School | Low income youth | $15,000 |
| Nativity Catholic School | Low income youth | $15,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association Inc | Low income youth | $15,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa Inc | Capacity grants | $13,000 |
| Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School | Capacity grants | $13,000 |
| Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay Inc | Capacity grants | $13,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association Inc | Capacity grants | $13,000 |
| YMCA | Capacity grants | $13,000 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Church | Capacity grants | $12,548 |
| Easter Seals Florida Inc | Capacity grants | $12,548 |
| St Joseph's Catholic School | Capacity grants | $12,322 |
| Nativity Catholic School | Capacity grants | $10,738 |
| Florida Philanthropic Network | Capacity building | $8,400 |
| Sunrise Children's Services Inc | Capacity grants | $7,685 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheffield Crowder
- Jon Wax
- Dr Maria Carlo
- Bob Buesing
- Cathy Valdes
- Maureen Butler
- Norma Alcantar
- Stephanie Gibson
Questions people ask
Does Conn Memorial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Conn Memorial Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Conn Memorial Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheffield Crowder (Ceo), Jon Wax (Treasurer), Dr Maria Carlo (Secretary) and Bob Buesing (Chair) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Conn Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and faith communities.