Aura McConnell Foundation Inc
Aura McConnell Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fullerton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $38K.
Aura McConnell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aura McConnell Foundation Inc gave $38K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,000
- +90.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,000
- +90.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $3,885
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Aura McConnell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Morris Animal Foundation ($30K). Together the top 2 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aura McConnell Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 280% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Morris Animal Foundation Denver, CO | To Further Donee Organization's Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Bullmastiff Rescuers Inc Pottersville, NJ | To Further Donee Organization's Exempt Purpose | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,885 | $46,400 | $47,030 | $38,000 | 2 | $38,000 | $207 |
| 2023 | $4,515 | $30,500 | $31,302 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $242 |
| 2022 | $5,317 | $8,700 | $9,315 | — | — | — | $277 |
| 2021 | $5,932 | $24,886 | $24,346 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $279 |
| 2020 | $5,392 | $29,090 | $24,724 | $15,000 | 2 | — | $158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aura McConnell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $207 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aura McConnell Foundation Inc is led by Patricia V. O'Brien, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia V. O'Brien
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Blake O'Brien
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Patricia V O'Brien (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Aura McConnell Foundation Inc
How much does Aura McConnell Foundation Inc give each year?
Aura McConnell Foundation Inc gave $38K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is Aura McConnell Foundation Inc?
Aura McConnell Foundation Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $207 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Aura McConnell Foundation Inc operate?
Aura McConnell Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, New Jersey.
What is Aura McConnell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aura McConnell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8487380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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