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James and Thelma Connors Foundation

Preselected recipients only Belmont, Massachusetts · EIN 813496680

James and Thelma Connors Foundation is a private foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $257,113 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $257,113 and the largest $257,113. 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 down from $258,670 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$267,9001$2.7 million
2024$258,6701$2.6 million
2025$257,1131$2.7 million

How to apply

James and Thelma Connors 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 James and Thelma Connors Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota1$257,113

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
MN
Educational Scholarships$257,113

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James and Thelma Connors Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does James and Thelma Connors Foundation give?

$257,113 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $257,113.

Who runs James and Thelma Connors Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Andrew (Trustee), John Granara (Trustee) and Michael McGlynn (Trustee).

What does James and Thelma Connors Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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