Connected Giving Foundation
The Connected Giving Foundation (the "foundation") is a supporting organization that was formed for the benefit of, and to conduct and carry out the purposes of, the internet society.
Connected Giving Foundation at a glance
In short: Connected Giving Foundation gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000,000
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,000,000
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $69,655,270
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Connected Giving Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Internet Society ($1.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2024) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Society Fredbg, VA | Programmatic Funding | $1,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,655,270 | $5,637,277 | $1,243,287 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $2,637,277 |
| 2023 | $60,902,675 | $59,748,690 | $1,139,991 | $1,055,000 | 1 | $636,727 |
About Connected Giving Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Connected Giving Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Fredericksburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $69.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $2.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Connected Giving Foundation is led by Andrew Sullivan, Trustee & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Sullivan
Trustee & President
Director & CEO → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Trustee & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Wentworth
Trustee & President
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Thomson
Trustee & Board Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilona Levine
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$7K (2024)
Sae-Young Park
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sae Park (2021–2022) — Director, Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Sandra Spector (2020–2021) — Former Director, Treasurer & Secretary
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 $7K, to Ilona Levine (Trustee and Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Connected Giving Foundation
How much does Connected Giving Foundation give each year?
Connected Giving Foundation gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Connected Giving Foundation?
Connected Giving Foundation reported $69.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is Connected Giving Foundation?
Connected Giving Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Fredericksburg, VA. It holds $69.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Connected Giving Foundation operate?
Connected Giving Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Connected Giving Foundation's EIN?
Connected Giving Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3558614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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