Private foundation · EIN 95-6000904 · Pasadena, California

Michael J Connell Foundation Michael J Connell Charities Lte

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: 22 grants paid, $962K total, median $40K. 77% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$962K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in CA
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CABoard member dues/ annual fund 2024$142K
Five AcresAltadena, CAGrant to support fire recovery & relief$80K
Montana Shakespeare in the ParksBozeman, MTGrant for 2025 summer parks tour$70K
Boys and Girls Club of PasadenaPasadena, CAGrant$60K
CASA of Los AngelesMonterey Park, CABoard member grant$60K
Alexandria HouseLos Angeles, CAGrant$50K
El Nido Family CentersLos Angeles, CAGrant to support farmers market expansion$50K
MusiiquePasadena, CAGrant$50K
Reading PartnersLos Angeles, CAGrant$50K
Bitter RootHamilton, MTGrant$50K
Concerned Resources & Environmental WorkersOjai, CAGrant$40K
Pasadena Conservatory of MusicPasadena, CAGrant$40K
Pasadena Community FoundationPasadena, CAGrant for eaton fire fund$35K
A Noise WithinPasadena, CAGrant$35K
Arroyos & Foothills ConservancyPasadena, CAGrant for eation fire recovery project$30K
Per ScholasBronx, NYGrant$30K
Los Angeles Childrens ChorusPasadena, CANeed based scholarships$25K
Rediscover CenterLos Angeles, CAGrant to support community arts program$20K
Frostig SchoolPasadena, CAGrant$20K
Raising Curtain FoundationSanta Claritta, CAGrant$10K
The Corner Food PantryLakeeville, CTGrant$10K
Planned ParenthoodDenver, COGrant$5,000

By state: California 17 · Montana 2 · New York 1 · Connecticut 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Michael J Connell Foundation Michael J Connell Charities Lte is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, tax-exempt since 1935. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Michael J Connell Foundation Michael J Connell Charities Lte 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 Michael J Connell Foundation Michael J Connell Charities Lte give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $962K across 22 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Michael J Connell Foundation Michael J Connell Charities Lte give?

California (17 grants), Montana (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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