McConnell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
McConnell Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $420,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$420,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $315,000 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $315,000 | 12 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $420,000 | 10 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
McConnell 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.
What McConnell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 3 | $106,000 |
| New York | 2 | $103,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | General support | $200,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | General | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy California Chapter | General support | $100,000 |
| Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Group for the East End | General support | $3,000 |
| Marin Catholic High School | General support | $3,000 |
| The Branson School | General | $3,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | General | $2,000 |
| Gucker Campership Fund | General | $2,000 |
| North Country Camps Foundation Inc | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brown Bros Harriman Tr Co N A
- Michael W McConnell
- Georgette C McConnell
- Michaelw McConnell II
Questions people ask
Does McConnell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McConnell Family Foundation give?
$420,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs McConnell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brown Bros Harriman Tr Co N A (Trustee), Michael W McConnell (Trustee), Georgette C McConnell (Trustee) and Michaelw McConnell II (Trustee).
What does McConnell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.