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The Michael Connell Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Las Vegas, Nevada · EIN 880382535

The Michael Connell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $950 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $400. 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 $1,000 the year before.

67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,2005$24,736
2024$1,0004$22,239
2025$9503$20,041

How to apply

The Michael Connell 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.

StateGrantsAmount
Nevada3$950

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Miracle Flights
Las Vegas, NV
General donation$400
Clark & Pike PLLC
Las Vegas, NV
General donation$300
Paws LV
Las Vegas, NV
General donation$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Michael Connell Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Michael Connell Charitable Foundation give?

$950 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $300.

Who runs The Michael Connell Charitable Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael Connell (President), Erin M Connell (Director), Jessica C Connell (Director) and Caitlin Connell (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

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