Conston Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Conston Foundation is a private foundation in Narberth, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $95,200 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$95,200
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $122,300 the year before.
23% 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 | $122,300 | 51 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $95,200 | 53 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Conston 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 Conston Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $49,700 |
| New York | 15 | $19,250 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chop Foundation | To fund the charity's operating budget | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | To fund the charity's operating budget | $14,000 |
| Hias | To fund the charity's operating budget | $5,000 |
| New Sanctuary Movement | To fund the charity's operating budget | $4,000 |
| Partners in Health | To fund the charity's operating budget | $3,500 |
| South Philadelphia Shtiebel | To fund the charity's operating budget | $3,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To fund the charity's operating budget | $3,000 |
| Friends of Israeli Disabled Veteran (Fidv) | To fund the charity's operating budget | $2,500 |
| One Family Fund | To fund the charity's operating budget | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | To fund the charity's operating budget | $2,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | To fund the charity's operating budget | $2,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | To fund the charity's operating budget | $2,000 |
| Manna | To fund the charity's operating budget | $2,000 |
| Philabundance | To fund the charity's operating budget | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To fund the charity's operating budget | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | To fund the charity's operating budget | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,500 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,500 |
| Girls on the Run - DC | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,500 |
| ACLU | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| JDC | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Pathways to Housing Pa | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Peta | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| The Rabbinic Campaign for the Reconstructionist Movement | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| William Penn Charter School | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Kimball Union Academy (The Kua Fund) | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| The National Domestic Violence Hotline | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| The National Network of Abortion Funds | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | To fund the charity's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Amfar | To fund the charity's operating budget | $750 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | To fund the charity's operating budget | $750 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | To fund the charity's operating budget | $500 |
| Coalition of Immokalee Workers | To fund the charity's operating budget | $500 |
| Family Promise of Philadelphia | To fund the charity's operating budget | $500 |
| Friends Select School | To fund the charity's operating budget | $500 |
| Germantown Friends School | To fund the charity's operating budget | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart Conston
- Elisabeth Conston
- Cynthia Savett
Questions people ask
Does Conston Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Conston Foundation give?
$95,200 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Conston Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stuart Conston (Trustee), Elisabeth Conston (Trustee) and Cynthia Savett (Trustee).
What does Conston Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.