Conn Memorial Foundation Inc
Conn Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida, established in 1954 by businessman and philanthropist Fred K. Conn. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since December 1956. It functions as a philanthropic organization providing strategic leadership and grants to support educational achievement and organizational capacity building in the Tampa Bay region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.2M
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+45.8% YoY
Grant Count
31
-29.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+107.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission stems from a commitment to lift children and families out of cycles of poverty and disadvantage. The organization believes that education and enrichment are proven pathways to stop cycles of despair and failure.
Primary focus areas include:
- Educational Achievement: Supporting children and youth in low-income neighborhoods through funding to preschools, schools, and social service organizations
- Youth Development: Programs serving children and youth across various age groups and settings
- Nonprofit Capacity Building: Strengthening the capacity of leaders in preschools, schools, and social service organizations
- Human Services: Support for nonprofit human services organizations
- Leadership Development: Training and professional development for nonprofit sector leaders
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an annual funding cycle with two grant review periods per year. The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals, meaning grants are made to preselected charitable organizations based on Board of Directors decisions.
Grant Range
range: $2,000 to $350,000
Average Grant
$22,000–$40,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Florida, with particular emphasis on Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025 (Most Recent Filing):
- Total Assets: $20,239,970
- Annual Revenue: $3,167,605
- Total Expenses: $1,792,838
- Total Giving: $1,238,085
- Net Investment Income: $1,282,993
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Comparison:
- 2024: Assets $18,865,203; Revenue $1,330,434; Expenses $1,338,316
- 2023: Assets $18,873,085; Revenue $1,182,445; Expenses $1,205,093
Organization Details:
- Employees: 2
- Annual Revenue (operational): $3,870,634
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,239,970 | $18,865,203 | $18,873,085 |
| Revenue | $3,167,605 | $1,330,434 | $1,182,445 |
| Expenses | $1,792,838 | $1,338,316 | $1,205,093 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,631,713 | $1,205,020 | $1,068,192 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,282,993 | $1,197,135 | $1,045,544 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,409,634 | $1,244,445 | $1,214,336 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Sheff Crowder: CEO
- The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEFFIELD CROWDER | CEO | 40 | $205,660 |
| JON WAX | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DR MARIA CARLO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BOB BUESING | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CATHY VALDES | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN BUTLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NORMA ALCANTAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE GIBSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Phone: 813-758-9403 (also listed: 813-210-5758, 727-385-9706)
- Website: connfoundation.org
- Location: Tampa, FL
- EIN: 59-0978713
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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