The Christine & John Connolly Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Christine & John Connolly Foundation is a private foundation in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$31,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$167,425
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $24,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $24,000 | 5 | $182,476 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 11 | $167,425 |
How to apply
The Christine & John Connolly 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 The Christine & John Connolly Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $30,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School | Education of high school children | $10,000 |
| Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation | Teach children life lessons throgh ice hockey | $8,000 |
| Abington Memorial Hospital Foundation | Auxiliary board to financially support the efforts of abington hospital and associated hospitals | $3,000 |
| Michael's Way | Improve the lives of children with pediatric cancer and to support their parents struggling under the financial strain of such a devastating diagnosis | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | To provide housing, meals, and emotional support to families with hospitalized children | $2,500 |
| Catholic Social Services | Provide support for the church | $1,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | Provide free coordinated healthcare services to low income people in chester county, pa | $1,000 |
| Epiphany of Our Lord Church | Provide support for the church | $1,000 |
| Penn Memory Center | To support alzheimer's disease research, patient care programs, and educational initiatives, | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | To cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with cf the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives | $500 |
| St Charles Borromeo Seminary | Provide support for the church | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine A Connolly
- John L Connolly
Questions people ask
Does The Christine & John Connolly Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Christine & John Connolly Foundation give?
$31,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Christine & John Connolly Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christine A Connolly (Trustee) and John L Connolly (Trustee).
What does The Christine & John Connolly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.