Connor Foundation
Connor Foundation is a private foundation based in Hunting Valley, Ohio. It supports organizations working in health and wellness, the preservation of nature, education, and the arts, with a stated focus on Northeast Ohio and consideration for organizations elsewhere doing work in those areas.
Connor Foundation at a glance
In short: Connor Foundation gave $1.2M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,157,400
- -44.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $128,600
- +49.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $41,107,573
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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.
How to apply to Connor Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a grant request to the foundation. The filing lists Erin C. Reif as the contact and specifies the application information to include. The filing lists no deadline or award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists two 2026 cycles: applications due April 24, 2026, with grants awarded in June; and applications due October 23, 2026, with grants awarded in December.
- Deadline
- The website lists two 2026 cycles: applications due April 24, 2026, with grants awarded in June; and applications due…
- Contact
Application contact: Erin C Reif
Mailing address: 46002 Falls Road, Hunting Valley, OH 44022-2542
Phone: (440) 339-9663
Website: https://connorfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Connor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Hospitals Health Systems ($500K). Together the top 9 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 176 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it focuses on supporting Northeast Ohio-based organizations, while also considering other groups doing work in its program areas. All grant dollars itemized for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Connor Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2024) to $3.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Health Systems Cleveland, OH | A Teaching Hospital | $500,000 |
| Church of the Resurrection Solon, OH | Church to Provide Religious Support | $200,000 |
| Two Foundation Chagrin Falls, OH | Provide Workforce Support for Exceptional People | $200,000 |
| American Red Cross Cleveland, OH | Alleviatte Human Suffering in Emergencies | $100,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | Food bank connecting individuals with the nutritious meals they need to succeed. | $100,000 |
| Minds Matter Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Organization that connects driven and determined students from low income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college. | $25,000 |
| St Aloysius Agatha Church Cleveland, OH | To Improve Community Relligious Affairs | $20,000 |
| Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma, OH | Library for Cuyahoga County | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Cleveland, OH | Support for treatment research regardingh heart disease and stroke | $2,400 |
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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 | $41,107,573 | $20,167,618 | $1,293,486 | $1,157,400 | 9 | $1,244,170 | $4,751,627 | $1,957,513 |
| 2023 | $37,184,432 | $7,492,531 | $2,171,358 | $2,070,744 | 24 | $2,133,261 | $5,229,871 | $1,983,989 |
| 2022 | $33,023,290 | $450,470 | $1,871,867 | $1,651,000 | 52 | $1,713,516 | $409,125 | $1,562,485 |
| 2021 | $34,595,196 | $15,554,008 | $1,284,901 | $1,162,650 | 49 | $1,224,996 | $4,714,812 | $1,179,833 |
| 2020 | $20,125,041 | $14,181,829 | $3,829,548 | $3,729,511 | 42 | — | $1,027,675 | $504,638 |
| 2019 | $9,434,754 | $279,279 | $1,363,741 | $1,281,370 | 37 | — | $439,948 | $551,486 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Connor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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 says it is committed to improving the quality and richness of life for all. Its focus areas are health and wellness, the preservation of nature, education, and the arts. It partners with schools, colleges, and other organizations, and says it places special value on faith-based education opportunities.
Examples of grantees’ work include TWO Foundation’s job placement, workplace coaching, and support for people with mild to moderate cognitive abilities, and Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s work to ensure people in its communities have nutritious food. The foundation’s 2024 grants also supported a teaching hospital, a church, emergency assistance, a public library, and heart disease and stroke research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 9 grants totaling $1,157,400. Grant amounts ranged from $2,400 to $500,000, with a median of $100,000. Notable awards included $500,000 to University Hospitals Health Systems for a teaching hospital; $200,000 each to Church of the Resurrection and TWO Foundation; and $100,000 each to the American Red Cross and Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its website welcomes grant applications and says requests may be submitted in any format. The 2024 filing describes written applications disclosing the qualified organization’s name, purpose, and amount requested.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Christopher M. Connor, Sara H. Connor, Daniel J. Connor, Morgan L. Connor, Nicholas A. Reif, Erin C. Reif, Kevin M. Connor, and Alexandra R. Connor as board members; it identifies Erin C. Reif as Executive Director. The 2024 filing lists Christopher M. Connor as president; Sara H. Connor as secretary; and Erin C. Reif, Kevin M. Connor, and Daniel J. Connor as directors.
Connor Foundation is led by Christopher M. Connor, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher M. Connor
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin C. Reif
Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$30K (2019) → $66K (2024)
Daniel J. Connor
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin M. Connor
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara H. Connor
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $66K, to Erin C Reif (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Connor Foundation
How much does Connor Foundation give each year?
Connor Foundation gave $1.2M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 24 grants.
What is Connor Foundation's typical grant size?
Connor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $128,600, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Connor Foundation give grants?
Connor Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (6 grants).
Does Connor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Connor Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Connor Foundation's largest grantees?
Connor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University Hospitals Health Systems ($500,000), Church of the Resurrection ($200,000) and Two Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Connor Foundation?
Connor Foundation reported $41.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (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 Connor Foundation fund?
The foundation says it is committed to improving the quality and richness of life for all. Its focus areas are health and wellness, the preservation of nature, education, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Connor Foundation?
Submit a grant request to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Connor Foundation's EIN?
Connor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3317026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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