Private foundation · EIN 42-1493274 · Johnston, Iowa · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard L McConnell Fam Fdn

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $263K total, median $2,500. 65% of grants stayed in Iowa. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$263K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IA
65%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$4.7M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Richard L McConnell, 7295 Nw 100th St, Johnston, Ia, 5152504606 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
We Will CollectiveDes Moines, IAOperating fund$100K
Blank Children's HospitalDes Moines, IAOperating fund$70K
Eylerly BallDes Moines, IAOperating fund$30K
Isu FoundationAmes, IAOperating fund$28K
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYOperating fund$10K
Wounded WarriorsTopeka, KSOperating fund$5,000
St Jude Research HospitalMemphis, TNOperating fund$2,500
Meals From the HeartlandWest Des Moines, IAOperating fund$2,500
Samaritan's PurseBoone, IAOperating fund$2,500
Shriner's HospitalChicago, ILOperating fund$2,500
Variety ClubDes Moines, IAOperating fund$2,500
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNOperating fund$2,000
Blue Star Mothers of IowaJohnston, IAOperating fund$1,500
American Hackney Horse AssnVersailles, KYOperating fund$1,000
Food Bank of IowaDes Moines, IAOperating fund$1,000
Dragon Scholarship FundJohnston, IAOperating fund$1,000
Dcg Education FoundationGrimes, IAOperating fund$1,000

By state: Iowa 11 · New York 1 · Kansas 1 · Tennessee 1 · Illinois 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Richard L McConnell Fam Fdn is a private grantmaking foundation in Johnston, Iowa, administered in care of Richard L McConnell, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Richard L McConnell Fam Fdn accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Richard L McConnell Fam Fdn give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $263K across 17 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Richard L McConnell Fam Fdn give?

Iowa (11 grants), New York (1 grants), Kansas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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