How to apply
Paper applications and submission of transcripts, standardized test scores, and student aid reports (sar) showing expected family contribution. Contact: Dave Tanner, 800 Shasta View Drive, Redding, Ca, 5302266233 Deadlines: MARCH 05 Restrictions: Scholarship eligibility is restricted to residents of modoc, shasta, siskiyou, tehama, and trinity counties. Other eligibility factors include but are not limited to financial need and academic performance. Relatives of mcconnell foundation disqualified persons are ineligible.
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
Top 60 of 129 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redding City ofRedding, CA | City of Redding Block 7 HCD/AHSC Funding | $3.5M |
| Turtle Bay Exploration ParkRedding, CA | Operating support for calendar year 2024, sustainability gardens - site maintenance 2024, memberships, annual auction" | $1.6M |
| Shasta Regional Community FoundationRedding, CA | Operating Support for Occupancy Expenses 1335 Arboretum Drive, Suite B (2023-2025) ($77,028) Operating Support 2022-2026 ($193,375), The Mc… | $1.1M |
| Shasta College FoundationRedding, CA | 2014 ($4,221), 2019 ($150), 2020 ($4,000), 2021 ($2,000), 2022 ($7,500), 2023 ($10,500), & 2024 ($23,250) McConnell Scholars & Gateway to C… | $617K |
| Siskiyou County Job CouncilYreka, CA | Yreka Carnegie Library Rehabilitation Project | $500K |
| Shasta County Office of EducationRedding, CA | Pathways to Success: Integrating Community Schools and Cradle to Career Initiatives in the North State | $453K |
| Natural Resource Conflict Transformation Center - Nepal (nrctc)Madhyapur Thimi, NP | Phase VIII: Peace for Prosperity Natural Resource Conflict Transformation Project: Global Platform III | $403K |
| Shasta Living StreetsRedding, CA | Block 7 HCD/AHSC Funding Build Capacity and Scale Sustainable Programs for a Bikeable-Walkable Downtown Occupancy-Rent and Utility Subsidy | $351K |
| College Options IncRedding, CA | College and Career Options 2022-2023 and 2024-2026 | $350K |
| Viva Downtown ReddingRedding, CA | Butte Street Revitalization-Rent & Utility Subsidy 2023-2025 ($172,779) Butte Street Revitalization-Operating Grant 2022-2025 ($75,000), &… | $341K |
| The Asia FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Community-based River Basin Management - Phase II | $300K |
| California State Grange FoundationSacramento, CA | Ono Grange Rebuild Project | $250K |
| Mahila Shakti Bikash Kendra Nepal (msbkn)Maharahgangmaharajgang, NP | Rural Women's Leadership Development Project: Phase VII | $250K |
| California State University ChicoChico, CA | 2017 ($5,631), 2018 ($1,309), 2019 ($18,820), 2020 ($10,317), 2021 ($23,329), 2022 ($31,809), 2023 ($38,955), and 2024 ($20,662) McConnell… | $151K |
| Advance ReddingRedding, CA | Civic Auditorium Lighting | $150K |
| United Way of Northern CaliforniaRedding, CA | Micro Shelter Community Hygiene Facilities Building Bridges Initiative-Equity Fund | $103K |
| Redding Fashion Alliance IncorporatedRedding, CA | Activation and Community Engagement ($100,000) & Support The Fashion Show Gala ($750) | $101K |
| Iucn International Union for Conservation of Nature & Natural ResourcesWashington, DC | Lao Ecology Small Grant Program - Phase II | $100K |
| Henry L Stimson CenterWashington, DC | Early Warning System for Debris Floods in Nepal-Phase II | $90K |
| University of California DavisDavis, CA | 2019 ($19,136), 2020 ($10,034), 2021($20,261), 2023 ($10,737), & 2024 McConnell Scholars ($8,250) | $68K |
| Advance ReddingRedding, CA | Sundial Bridge Celebrate 20 | $61K |
| Shasta CollegeRedding, CA | 2014, 2019-2024 McConnell Scholars & Gateway to College | $52K |
| California Polytechnic State University HumboldtArcata, CA | 2022 ($20,500), 2023 ($500), & 2024 McConnell Scholars ($20,896) | $42K |
| Shasta County Young Men's Christian AssociationRedding, CA | Healthy Shasta Partnership 2023-2025 ($36,000), 2024 Annual Campaign ($4,500), Camp McCumber Sponsorship ($585), & General Support ($750) | $42K |
| Mercy Foundation NorthRedding, CA | Matching Gifts | $39K |
| California State University SacramentoSacramento, CA | 2019 ($15,000), 2021 ($13,250), 2022 ($7,500), and 2023 ($1,579) McConnell Scholars | $37K |
| National UniversitySan Diego, CA | 2020 ($8,500) & 2022 ($20,625) McConnell Scholars | $29K |
| Jpr FoundationAshland, OR | Cascade Theatre Grand Drape and Handrails ($24,223), general support ($1,800), Sponsor Percy Jackson Musical ($750), Sponsor Parmatee Septe… | $29K |
| University of California Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | 2020 ($5,170), 2021 ($19,668), & 2024 McConnell Scholars ($3,000) | $28K |
| Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK | 2021 ($3,750) & 2022 ($3,750) McConnell Scholars | $26K |
| Butte Community CollegeOroville, CA | 2023 ($20,000) & 2024 ($3,750) McConnell Scholars | $24K |
| Shasta Land TrustRedding, CA | Sustainable Agricultural Land Conservation Capacity and Project Development Grant Match, staffing, building capacity | $20K |
| Nepal Youth FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Educating Dalit Lawyers Project | $20K |
| Mahila Shakti Bikash Kendra Nepal (msbkn)Maharahgangmaharajgang, NP | Rural Women's Leadership Development Project: Phase VII | $18K |
| University of California MercedMerced, CA | 2022 ($7,500) & 2023 McConnell Scholars ($8,609) | $16K |
| University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 2021 ($11,667) & 2023 ($4,000) McConnell Scholars | $16K |
| College of the RedwoodsEureka, CA | 2022 ($6,500) & 2023 ($9,000) McConnell Scholars | $16K |
| University of San Diego School of LawSan Diego, CA | 2020 McConnell Scholars | $15K |
| University of Nevada RenoReno, NV | 2022 ($6,400) & 2024 ($7,500) McConnell Scholars | $14K |
| University of California BerkeleyLos Angeles, CA | 2021 ($2,111), 2023 ($3,500) & 2024 ($7,033) McConnell Scholars | $13K |
| University of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA | 2021 ($9,924) & 2023 ($1,166) McConnell Scholars | $11K |
| California Polytechnic State University PomonaPomona, CA | 2022 McConnell Scholars | $11K |
| OceanaWashington, DC | Unrestricted funds | $11K |
| Mount ShastaMount Shasta, CA | In-kind donation to mt. shasta fire deft | $11K |
| Southern Oregon UniversityAshland, OR | 2020 McConnell Scholars | $10K |
| Shasta Women's RefugeRedding, CA | Unrestricted funds, At their discretion | $9,580 |
| Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA | 2019 ($2,229), 2020 ($750), 2022 ($3,500), & 2024 McConnell Scholars ($3,000) | $9,479 |
| Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno, NV | 2022 McConnell Scholars | $9,144 |
| California State University NorthridgeNorthridge, CA | 2020 ($3,750) & 2024 ($5,076) McConnell Scholars | $8,826 |
| California State University FresnoFresno, CA | 2018 McConnell Scholars | $8,000 |
| Kent State UniversityKent, OH | Support for Open Access to "Functional Coexistence is Socio-political Conflict: Enabling Social Change Across Decades" | $8,000 |
| Tulelake Cornerstone Senior AdvocacyTulelake, CA | Food donations | $8,000 |
| Haven Humane SocietyRedding, CA | Doggie Dash and Putt 4 Paws ($300), Bark, Wine & Brew Sponsorship ($938), Misty Lee Fund ($4,500), & Haven Holidays ($2,250) | $7,988 |
| University of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA | 2022 ($4,412) & 2023 ($3,283) McConnell Scholars | $7,695 |
| California State University FullertonFullerton, CA | 2021 McConnell Scholars | $7,500 |
| California State University Long BeachLong Beach, CA | 2022 McConnell Scholars | $7,500 |
| California State University Monterey BaySeaside, CA | 2023 McConnell Scholars | $7,500 |
| Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH | 2022 McConnell Scholars | $7,500 |
| Lassen Community CollegeSusanville, CA | 2019 McConnell Scholars | $7,500 |
| San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA | 2022 McConnell Scholars | $7,500 |
By state: California 97 · INTL 3 · District of Columbia 4 · Oregon 5 · Nevada 4 · Oklahoma 1
About this foundation
McConnell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Redding, California, tax-exempt since 1965. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does McConnell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Paper applications and submission of transcripts, standardized test scores, and student aid reports (sar) showing expected family contribution. Deadlines: MARCH 05.
How much does McConnell Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $12M across 129 grants, a median of $7,450.
Where does McConnell Foundation give?
California (97 grants), INTL (3 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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