CONNELLY FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PAEIN 236296825 Website

Annual Giving

$15.4M+5% YoY

Grants

305

Median Grant

$15K

Organizations Funded

350

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Inspired by its Catholic heritage, the Connelly Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life in the Philadelphia region by supporting charitable organizations in the areas of education, human services, culture and civic life that strengthen resilience and help people to flourish.

Focus Areas

catholic k-12 educationprivate/parochial school scholarshipsschool leadership and principal developmentk-12 summer learning programscollege and career access programssecondary school stem and arts educationwork-study / school-based employment programsyouth development and extracurriculars (sports, enrichment)

Grant Types

scholarshipsgeneral operating supportprogram/project supportcapital/campaign fundingnamed staff / endowed position supportcapacity building / organizational supportsummer program grantswork-study / employment program funding

Funded Initiatives

$350,000 to Archbishop John Carroll High School (2024), $110,000 to Independence Mission Schools through Leader Impact Initiative (2024), Connelly Wellness Center establishment

How to Apply

Rolling deadline. Online applications preferred. Average grant $38,000 in 2022. Does not accept unsolicited requests of $100,000 or greater. Pre-proposal discussions available.

Does Not Fund

Health initiatives including hospitals, continuing care communities, health care access, medical/dental clinics, single disease focus. Higher education institutions with limited exceptions. No direct grants to individuals.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+5%

$15.4M

Grants

305

Median

$15K

States

2023+5%

$14.6M

Grants

308

Median

$13K

States

2022

$13.9M

Grants

306

Median

$15K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$15K

Typical Grant (Median)

$500

Smallest

$5K

25th Pctile

$35K

75th Pctile

$2.6M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $35K.

Largest Recent Grants

$2.6M

2024

ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA

PA · VISIONING COMMITTEE ON CATHOLIC EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM, JCC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, NEUMANN SCHOLARSHIPS

$1.6M

2024

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST

PA · PHILADELPHIA FUNDER COLLABORATIVE FOR THE SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL

$700K

2024

COBBS CREEK RESTORATION AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PA · COBBS CREEK EDUCATION CENTER

$501K

2024

GWYNEDD MERCY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

PA · CABRINI TRANSPORTATION, A PLACE TO SOAR CAMPAIGN

$456K

2024

ARCHBISHOP JOHN CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL

PA · GENERAL SUPPORT - STAFF DISCRETIONARY GRANT, WELLNESS CENTER, COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Geographic Focus

$14.4M260 grants

$273K12 grants

$245K9 grants

$203K8 grants

$180K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$362.1M

$15.4M(4.3%)

2023

$343.0M

$14.6M(4.3%)

2022

$319.7M

$13.9M(4.3%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.