Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash
Preselected recipients only
Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $134,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $9,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$134,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,500 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $95,500 | 35 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $124,500 | 38 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $134,000 | 42 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash 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 Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 19 | $62,000 |
| New York | 6 | $33,000 |
| New Hampshire | 8 | $11,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Charitable | $9,000 |
| New York STEM Cell Foundation Inc | Support for daily | $7,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Support for daily | $7,000 |
| James River Association | Support for daily | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Va | Support for daily | $6,000 |
| The Harvey School | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| The Hospital for Special Surgery Fund | Support of daily operations | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Open Door Home | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Squam Lakes Conservation Society | Support for daily | $4,500 |
| PBS Foundation | Support of daily operations | $4,000 |
| Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank | Support of daily operations | $4,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Support of daily operations | $4,000 |
| The Paramount Foundation Inc | Support of daily operations | $4,000 |
| Birthplace of Country Music Inc | Support for daily | $4,000 |
| Josh Pallotta Fund | Charitable | $4,000 |
| 118 Foundation | Support for daily | $4,000 |
| Middleburg Fish | Support for daily | $3,500 |
| The Plains Community League | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Legal Aid Justice Center | Support for daily | $3,000 |
| Virginia Mentoring Partnership | Support for daily | $3,000 |
| Help Health Equiptment Loan Program Inc | Support of daily operations | $3,000 |
| Guardian Outdoors | Support for daily | $3,000 |
| Patriot Guard Riders of New York Inc | Support for daily | $2,000 |
| Touched by an Animal Inc | Support of daily operations | $2,000 |
| Virginia Museum of History and Culture | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire Democracy Fund | Support for daily | $2,000 |
| Rockbridge Conservation | Support of daily operations | $1,500 |
| Rivanna Conservation Alliance | Support of daily operations | $1,500 |
| The Valentine | Support for daily | $1,500 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Community Food Center | Support of daily operations | $1,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Richmond Ballet Inc | Support for daily | $1,000 |
| Sandwich Community Nurse Association | Support of daily operations | $1,000 |
| Squam Lakes Association | Support for daily | $750 |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Ctr of New Hampshire | Support for daily | $750 |
| Lakes Region Conservation Trust LRCT | Support for daily | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cameron Brooks
- POLLY McCONNELL
- Peter Wagner
- Andrew Pott
Questions people ask
Does Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash give?
$134,000 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash?
Its 2025 filing lists Cameron Brooks (Trustee), POLLY McCONNELL (Trustee), Peter Wagner (Trustee) and Andrew Pott (Trustee / President).
What does Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and arts and culture.