The McConnell Foundation
Annual Giving
$11.6M+19% YoY
Grants
129
Median Grant
$7K
Organizations Funded
73
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The mission of The McConnell Foundation is helping build better communities through philanthropy. Their vision for a better community is one that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. They strive to put equity at the center of their work, practice inclusive listening and learning, and identify opportunities for reparative action.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Over $270.3 million awarded since 1988 in Arts Culture, Community Vitality, Education, Recreation, Healthy Communities, Social Services; $41,500 to City of Redding for downtown street trees; California Street Labs project; NatureBridge at Yosemite program; $30,000 scholarships to 30 students annually
How to Apply
External grantmaking accomplished through partnership with Community Foundation of the North State. Awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public education institutions, and government entities in Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Trinity and Tehama Counties, plus Nepal and Laos.
Does Not Fund
Geographic restrictions: Only funds in Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Trinity and Tehama Counties (California), Nepal, and Laos
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$11.6M
Grants
129
Median
$7K
States
17
$9.8M
Grants
132
Median
$5K
States
18
$13.9M
Grants
142
Median
$5K
States
22
Grant Size Distribution
$8K
Typical Grant (Median)
$75
Smallest
$2K
25th Pctile
$20K
75th Pctile
$3.5M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $2K and $20K.
Largest Recent Grants
$3.5M
2024
Redding City of
CA · City of Redding Block 7 HCD/AHSC Funding
$1.6M
2024
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
CA · OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUSTAINABILITY GARDENS - SITE MAINTENANCE 2024, MEMBERSHIPS, ANNUAL AUCTION"
$1.1M
2024
Shasta Regional Community Foundation
CA · Operating Support for Occupancy Expenses 1335 Arboretum Drive, Suite B (2023-2025) ($77,028) Operating Support 2022-2026 ($193,375), The McConnell Fund at the Community Foundation of the North State 2024 ($742,500), Giving Tuesday 2024 ($70,091), & In Honor of Bill Cox's retirement from The McConnell Foundation Board of Directors after 12 years of service ($12,000).
$617K
2024
Shasta College Foundation
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 College
$500K
2024
Siskiyou County Job Council
CA · Yreka Carnegie Library Rehabilitation Project
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
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.