Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation
The Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $200,150 to charitable organizations.
Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation at a glance
In short: Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation gave $200K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,150
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,195
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,554,158
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1925 Century Park East 16 Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 273-2501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Montana Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California accounted for 52% of grant dollars, followed by Montana (15%), North Carolina (12%), Nevada (7%), and Alabama (7%). The filing also lists recipients in Illinois and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2021) to $210K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana Foundation Missoula, MT | General Operations Expense | $30,150 |
| Movember Foundation Culver City, CA | General Operations Expense | $25,000 |
| Temple Ahavat Shalom Northridge, CA | General Operations Expense | $25,000 |
| The Grey Muzzle Organization Raleigh, NC | General Operations Expense | $25,000 |
| Wags and Walks Los Angeles, CA | General Operations Expense | $25,000 |
| New Horizons North Hills, CA | General Operations Expense | $20,000 |
| American Access Institute Henderson, NV | General Operations Expense | $15,000 |
| The Cavalier Rescue Birmingham, AL | General Operations Expense | $15,000 |
| Knock Foundation Northridge, CA | General Operations Expense | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Operations Expense | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,554,158 | $423,286 | $278,100 | $200,150 | 11 | $211,638 | $348,140 | $215,269 |
| 2023 | $3,417,823 | $114,934 | $260,718 | $202,150 | 11 | $208,153 | $98,893 | $200,775 |
| 2022 | $3,563,607 | $19,155 | $272,745 | $210,150 | 10 | $217,864 | $108,311 | $212,411 |
| 2021 | $3,817,197 | $542,897 | $256,145 | $195,150 | 10 | $205,641 | $527,512 | $224,726 |
| 2020 | $3,530,445 | $43,110 | $259,541 | $207,500 | 12 | — | $129,070 | $206,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $215K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes animal rescue and welfare, among other activities. Wags and Walks describes its mission as rescuing at-risk dogs from shelters and finding them suitable homes through adoption, advocacy, and education. The Grey Muzzle Organization says it improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, and other nonprofits. Furkids describes itself as an animal rescue organization that rescues homeless animals, provides medical care and a nurturing environment, and works to find them permanent homes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $200,150. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,150, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards included $30,150 to the University of Montana Foundation; $25,000 each to Movember Foundation, Temple Ahavat Shalom, The Grey Muzzle Organization, and Wags and Walks; and $20,000 to New Horizons. Each of these grants was reported for general operations expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth A. Miles as CEO and director, Angela O'Connor as secretary, and Sean O'Connor as CFO and director.
Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation is led by Kenneth A. Miles, CEO & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth A. Miles
CEO & Director
CEO → CEO & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean O'Connor
CFO & Director
CFO & Secretary → CFO, 2022
CFO → CFO & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela O'Connor
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation
How much does Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation give each year?
Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation gave $200K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $202K across 11 grants.
What is Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation's typical grant size?
Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,195, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation give grants?
Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (15%) and North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Northridge, CA (2 grants).
Does Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation's largest grantees?
Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Montana Foundation ($30,150), Movember Foundation ($25,000) and Temple Ahavat Shalom ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation?
Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $215K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes animal rescue and welfare, among other activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation's EIN?
Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4299924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Carroll and Nancy O'Connor Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/carroll-and-nancy-o-connor-foundation-morg_e6b1a9d169fb494c9ca307d1781d0f72
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