Conner Christian Scholarship FD
Conner Christian Scholarship FD is a private foundation based in Roswell, New Mexico. It supports scholarships for students attending accredited Christian schools in New Mexico, grades 1–12.
Conner Christian Scholarship FD at a glance
In short: Conner Christian Scholarship FD gave $83K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New Mexico. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,800
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,914
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,225
- Total assets
- $3,827,911
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% 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 Conner Christian Scholarship FD
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications with attachments may be submitted by mail or in person. Scholarships are restricted to New Mexico students attending accredited Christian schools in grades 1–12.
- Review Cycle
- August 15 each year. The 2026 deadline is in the past.
- Deadline
- August 15 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul H Taylor Iii
Mailing address: 720 E College Blvd, Roswell, NM 88201
Phone: (575) 622-1490
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Conner Christian Scholarship FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legacy Academy ($18K). Together the top 9 received $69K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($13,650), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico. The listed grants went to organizations in communities including Albuquerque, Belen, Las Cruces, Rehoboth, Rio Rancho, Roswell, and an individual recipient
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Conner Christian Scholarship FD open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $78K (2022) to $94K (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Academy Albuquerque, NM | Scholarships | $17,500 |
| Canon Christian Academy Belen, NM | Scholarships | $17,500 |
| Hope Christian School Albuquerque, NM | Scholarships | $8,700 |
| Evangel Christian Academy Albuquerque, NM | Scholarships | $7,050 |
| Rehoboth Christian School Rehoboth, NM | Scholarships | $6,700 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $13,650 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy Las Cruces, NM | Scholarships | $4,650 |
| Calvary Christian Academy Albuquerque, NM | Scholarships | $3,800 |
| Immanuel Lutheran School Albuquerque, NM | Scholarships | $2,250 |
| Gateway Christian School Roswell, NM | Scholarships | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,827,911 | $167,959 | $131,049 | $82,800 | 14 | $106,922 | $143,832 | $92,259 |
| 2023 | $3,790,235 | $81,239 | $107,933 | $78,950 | 15 | $93,440 | $74,907 | $90,259 |
| 2022 | $3,816,929 | $186,341 | $119,763 | $77,704 | 16 | $98,732 | $165,310 | $91,347 |
| 2021 | $3,750,351 | $407,783 | $117,856 | $80,350 | 14 | $99,103 | $389,030 | $93,468 |
| 2020 | $3,671,924 | $112,083 | $127,565 | $93,967 | 14 | — | $95,284 | $97,871 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Conner Christian Scholarship FD reported a distributable amount of $92K 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
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is distributing scholarships to Christian schools in New Mexico. Its filing restricts scholarships to New Mexico students attending accredited Christian schools in grades 1–12.
One supported grantee, an individual recipient Christian School, describes its mission as supporting the home, church, and community by equipping the next generation of godly servant leaders with an exceptional Christ-centered, college-preparatory education. That is the grantee’s mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $82,800. Grants ranged from $600 to $17,500, with a median of $4,225. Its largest reported awards included $17,500 each to Legacy Academy in Albuquerque and Canon Christian Academy in Belen; $8,700 to Hope Christian School in Albuquerque; $7,050 to Evangel Christian Academy in Albuquerque; and $6,700 to Rehoboth Christian School in Rehoboth. The foundation also reported a $1,000 grant to Gateway Christian School in Roswell and a $1,000 grant to an individual recipient Christian School in Las Cruces.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul H. Taylor III as president and treasurer, and Alexandra P. Taylor as secretary.
Conner Christian Scholarship FD is led by Paul H. Taylor III, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul H. Taylor III
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra P. Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brandon K. Cooper (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Marvin Griffin (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 Conner Christian Scholarship FD
How much does Conner Christian Scholarship FD give each year?
Conner Christian Scholarship FD gave $83K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $79K across 15 grants.
What is Conner Christian Scholarship FD's typical grant size?
Conner Christian Scholarship FD's median grant in 2024 was $4,225, and its average grant was $5,914, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Conner Christian Scholarship FD give grants?
Conner Christian Scholarship FD gives mostly in New Mexico: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (5 grants).
Does Conner Christian Scholarship FD give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Conner Christian Scholarship FD's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (14 grants).
Who are Conner Christian Scholarship FD's largest grantees?
Conner Christian Scholarship FD's largest 2024 grantees include Legacy Academy ($17,500), Canon Christian Academy ($17,500) and Hope Christian School ($8,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($13,650), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Conner Christian Scholarship FD?
Conner Christian Scholarship FD reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Conner Christian Scholarship FD fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is distributing scholarships to Christian schools in New Mexico. Its filing restricts scholarships to New Mexico students attending accredited Christian schools in grades 1–12. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Conner Christian Scholarship FD?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Conner Christian Scholarship FD's EIN?
Conner Christian Scholarship FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1814123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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