Connelly Foundation
Accepts applications
Connelly Foundation is a private foundation in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.8 million in 305 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $2.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.8 million
- Number of grants305
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$362 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $15.8 million the year before.
47% 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 | $15.8 million | 308 | $343 million |
| 2024 | $13.8 million | 305 | $362 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Timothy Durkin Co Connelly Foundati 100 Front Street Suite 1450, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 834-3222 |
| What to submit | Applicants may use the philanthropy network application form. Guidelines may be downloaded at www.connellyfdn.org. |
| Restrictions | Grants are primarily directed to organizations in the city of philadelphia and the greater Delaware valley region. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Connelly Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 260 | $14.4 million |
| New Jersey | 12 | $273,400 |
| New York | 9 | $245,215 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $202,549 |
| Indiana | 1 | $180,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $37,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $24,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $21,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $16,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Philadelphia | Visioning committee on catholic education, development symposium, jcc achievement awards, neumann scholarships | $2.6 million |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Philadelphia funder collaborative for the semiquincentennial | $1.6 million |
| Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Foundation | Cobbs creek education center | $700,000 |
| Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School | Cabrini transportation, a place to soar campaign | $500,600 |
| Archbishop John Carroll High School | General support - staff discretionary grant, wellness center, community support | $456,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia | Breaking barriers campaign, ambassadors and camp connections programs | $450,000 |
| Sharing Excess Inc | Food rescue capacity building | $400,000 |
| Office of Catholic Education - Archdiocese of Philadelphia | Connelly access program 2024-25, summer tech academy, general support - foundation discretionary grant, learning support specialist, organizational support | $393,625 |
| Independence Mission Schools | Connelly access program 2024-25, leader impact award - 2024, enl specialist, fire alarm modernization, organizational support | $340,500 |
| Project Home | Connelly house renovation, general support - foundation & trustee discretionary grants | $295,500 |
| National Constitution Center | America's founding exhibit, general support - foundation discretionary grant | $258,500 |
| Theological Seminary of St Charles Borromeo | Building our future campaign | $250,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Connelly foundation chief nurse executive officer | $200,000 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | Leadership programs for archdiocese of philadelphia | $180,000 |
| Bishop Shanahan High School | Immaculate heart of mary (ihm) center for innovation and creativity | $150,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | The declaration's journey exhibit | $150,000 |
| Seachange Capital Partners Inc | General operating support, greater philadelphia | $150,000 |
| Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools | Eitc school support marketing toolkit, general support - foundation discretionary grant | $147,095 |
| Woodmere Art Museum Inc | Frances m. Maguire hall renovations, catholic school education expansion initiative | $140,000 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School | General support - foundation discretionary grant, work - study program | $125,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball | Alan horwitz sixth man center | $125,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia | General support - foundation discretionary grant | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Brind center for african and african diasporic art | $100,000 |
| Hopeworks N Camden Inc | Community support, general operating support, general support - foundation discretionary grant | $95,000 |
| Center for Employment Opportunities Inc | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Holy Child Academy | General support - trustee discretionary grant, early childhood outdoor nature space | $82,500 |
| Independence Historical Trust | First bank exhibit fabrication and installation, general support - trustee discretionary grant, general operating support | $80,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia | Literacy initiative | $75,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives | General support - foundation & trustee discretionary grant, data project | $74,500 |
| Historical Society of Pennsylvania | General support - officer & foundation discretionary grants, national history day, organizational support | $70,100 |
| Archbishop Ryan High School | General support - foundation discretionary grant, leader impact award - 2024 | $70,000 |
| Pope John Paul II High School | Invent xyz steam program | $70,000 |
| Jevs Human Services | Career connected learning support | $67,000 |
| Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders | Principal leadership programs | $65,500 |
| Broad Street Ministry | Meal service, general support - trustee discretionary grant | $65,000 |
| The Gesu School Inc | Connelly access program 2024-25, general support - foundation discretionary grant, new ela curriculum, summer support for families, community support | $63,550 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | General support - foundation & trustee discretionary grants, knowledge center | $62,250 |
| A Community Center Established by the Surgent Family for Society | Community support,staff discretionary grant,summer support for families,general operating support | $61,000 |
| Catholic Partnership Schools Camden NJ Inc | Dual language program support | $60,000 |
| Centro de Cultura Arte Trabajo Y Educacion | Revarte gallery, community support | $60,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Riley
- Valerie K Martin
- Frances T Burns
- Timothy J Durkin
- Craig Carnaroli
- Christine C Connelly
- Stephan Connelly
- Thomas S Connelly
- Brendan Delany
- Celine Delany
- Isabelle Delouvrier
- Scott Jenkins
- Vincenzo Laruffa
- Josephine C Mandeville
- Amelia Riley
Questions people ask
Does Connelly Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Connelly Foundation give?
$13.8 million in tax year 2024, across 305 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Connelly Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas A Riley (Board Chair, Pres. & Trustee), Valerie K Martin (Cfo & Treasurer), Frances T Burns (Exec VP, Chief Op Ofcr, Secretary) and Timothy J Durkin (Vice President Grantmaking) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Connelly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.