Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund
The Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund is a private foundation based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Its 2025 filing describes direct funding to charitable 501(c)(3) organizations whose purpose relates to abused animals, and lists animal protection and welfare as a restriction on awards.
Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund at a glance
In short: Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund gave $170K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,700
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,121
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Linda Long as the contact and requests the name and purpose of the facility. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, and awards are restricted to animal protection and welfare. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists October 31.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists October 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda Long
Mailing address: P O Box 14702, Myrtle Beach, SC 29587
Phone: (843) 424-9527
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Animal Friends ($44K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 69 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2025) to $199K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Friends Pittsburgh, PA | Animal Shelter | $43,800 |
| Butler County Humane Society Renfrew, PA | Animal Shelter | $39,000 |
| Westmoreland County Humane Society Greensburg, PA | Animal Shelter | $20,800 |
| Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh, PA | Animal Rescue | $15,000 |
| Beaver County Humane Society Monaca, PA | Animal Shelter | $13,000 |
| Animal Care and Welfare Pittsburgh, PA | Animal Shelter | $9,200 |
| White Oak Animal Safe Haven McKeesport, PA | Animal Shelter | $8,000 |
| Pet Connection Avonmore, PA | Animal Shelter | $4,500 |
| Operation Spay Neuter Butler, PA | Animal Shelter | $4,400 |
| Bridge to Home Rescue Evans City, PA | Animal Rescue | $3,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $169,248 | $199,820 | $169,700 | 14 | $111,789 | — |
| 2024 | — | $84,151 | $260,283 | $181,800 | 16 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $2,806 | $232,581 | $198,500 | 12 | $22,275 | $1,197 |
| 2021 | $2,577,465 | $128,019 | $33,799 | $181,500 | 12 | $26,610 | $99,376 |
| 2020 | $2,483,245 | $92,624 | $233,547 | $190,500 | 15 | $17,862 | $104,988 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes the fund’s charitable activity as direct funding to qualifying organizations whose purpose relates to abused animals. Its 2025 grants went to animal shelters and rescue organizations. For example, Animal Friends says its mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in crisis, while the Butler County Humane Society describes providing temporary, safe, no-kill shelter for homeless, adoptable dogs and cats. Operation Spay Neuter says it provides spay and neuter services to low-income pet owners and feral cat colony caretakers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 14 grants totaling $169,700. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $43,800, with a median grant of $6,250. The largest awards included $43,800 to Animal Friends in Pittsburgh, $39,000 to Butler County Humane Society in Renfrew, $20,800 to Westmoreland County Humane Society in Greensburg, and $15,000 to Humane Animal Rescue in Pittsburgh. Other recipients included Beaver County Humane Society ($13,000) and Operation Spay Neuter ($4,400).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Linda Long is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund is led by Linda Long, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Long
Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund
How much does Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund give each year?
Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund gave $170K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $182K across 16 grants.
What is Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund's typical grant size?
Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $12,121, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund give grants?
Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants).
Does Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Shelter" (10 grants) and "Animal Rescue" (4 grants).
Who are Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund's largest grantees?
Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Animal Friends ($43,800), Butler County Humane Society ($39,000) and Westmoreland County Humane Society ($20,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund fund?
The filing describes the fund’s charitable activity as direct funding to qualifying organizations whose purpose relates to abused animals. Its 2025 grants went to animal shelters and rescue organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund?
The 2025 filing lists Linda Long as the contact and requests the name and purpose of the facility. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund's EIN?
Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6747287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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