Private foundation · EIN 95-7024988 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $396K total, median $10K. 88% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$396K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Anne'sLos Angeles, CACharitable contributions$90K
Society Devoted to Sacred HeartNorthridge, CACharitable contributions$85K
Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred HeartAlhambra, CACharitable contribution$73K
Mayfield Senior SchoolPasadena, CACharitable contributions$25K
Carmelite MonasteryCarmel, CACharitable contributions$20K
Chmc FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable contributions$20K
Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CACharitable contributions$20K
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WACharitable contribution$15K
Carmelite SistersDuarte, CACharitable contribution$10K
Santa TeresitaAlhambra, CACharitable contributions$10K
Sisters of Social ServicesEncino, CACharitable contributions$10K
Wall Las MemoriasLos Angeles, CACharitable contributions$7,500
Catholic Charities Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACharitable contributions$2,500
Child FundRichmond, VACharitable contributions$2,500
Garden School FoundationPasadena, CACharitable contributions$2,500
Five AcresPasadena, CACharitable contributions$2,500
Archdiocese of LALos Angeles, CACharitable contribution$1,000

By state: California 15 · Washington 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Dunn Company, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $396K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Walter & Donna Conn Charitable Foundation give?

California (15 grants), Washington (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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