Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN
Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; filing data nevertheless records grants made in 2022.
Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN at a glance
In short: Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN gave $446K across 11 grants in 2022 (avg $41K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $445,898
- +199.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $40,536
- +226.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (74% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN
- How to Apply
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The 2021 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists John Connelly as the contact and requests a one-page letter. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards. These instructions are from a filing marked as the organization’s final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: John Connelly
Mailing address: 8080 Chinquapin Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: (513) 290-5646
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Saint Francis Seraph Ministries ($286K). Together the top 10 received $445K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 23 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 24% to New York, and 2% to Indiana. The filing also lists grants to recipients in Tennessee and Illinois, each representing 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN gives
- 100% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2021) to $446K (2022). In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $446K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Seraph Ministries Cincinnati, OH | Summer Appeal, General | $285,929 |
| Dominican Friars New York, NY | General | $107,969 |
| The Ursulines of Brown County Saint Martin, OH | General | $29,000 |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Wood, IN | 1951 Endowed Scholarship | $5,000 |
| St Gertrude Parish Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Cise Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Providence Saint Maryofthewood, IN | Annual Fund | $2,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Congregation Nashville, TN | General | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Country Day School Cincinnati, OH | Country Day Fund | $2,000 |
| Jesuits USA Midwest Province Chicago, IL | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2,255 | $451,054 | $445,898 | 11 | $449,373 | $1,038 | $8,326 |
| 2021 | $413,961 | $15,924 | $155,562 | $149,000 | 12 | — | $11,294 | $23,208 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants went to organizations including Catholic ministries, religious orders, schools, and a college. CISE describes its mission as transforming the lives of urban children through access to strong Catholic education. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College describes its work as student-centered academic innovation, faith, and leadership rooted in its Catholic foundation. Cincinnati Country Day School describes its mission as creating leaders who kindle the potential in others and better a dynamic world. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $445,898. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $285,929, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest grants were $285,929 to Saint Francis Seraph Ministries for “Summer Appeal, General” and $107,969 to the Dominican Friars for “General.” Other grants included $29,000 to the Ursulines of Brown County; $5,000 each to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, St Gertrude Parish, and CISE; and $2,000 each to the Sisters of Providence, Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia, and Cincinnati Country Day School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists John Connelly as trustee/president, Laura Connelly as trustee/treasurer, and Catherine Connelly Sharif as trustee.
Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN is led by John Connelly, Trustee & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John Connelly
Trustee & President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Catherine Connelly Sharif
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Laura Connelly
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN
How much does Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN give each year?
Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN gave $446K across 11 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $149K across 12 grants.
What is Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN's typical grant size?
Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $40,536, across 11 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN give grants?
Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN gives mostly in Ohio: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (5 grants) and Saint Maryofthewood, IN (2 grants).
Does Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN's largest grantees?
Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN's largest 2022 grantees include Saint Francis Seraph Ministries ($285,929), Dominican Friars ($107,969) and The Ursulines of Brown County ($29,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including Catholic ministries, religious orders, schools, and a college. CISE describes its mission as transforming the lives of urban children through access to strong Catholic education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN?
The 2021 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN's EIN?
Ee Connelly Family Foundation IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1680764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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