Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund

Foundation · Grantmaker Myrtle Beach, SC EIN: 25-6747287

Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $182K.

Key facts about Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund

EIN: 25-6747287
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $181,800
Grants made (2024): 16
Average grant: $11,363
Median grant: $4,450
New grantees (estimate): 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024)
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund's 16 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants). None of its 16 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Shelter" (11 grants) and "Animal Rescue" (5 grants).

Is Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund open to new grantees?

25%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $15K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $9K repeat.

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$182K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$11K

About Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $182K (100%)

Share of all 16 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Pennsylvania

Cities

PittsburghApolloAvonmoreButlerGreensburgMckeesportMonacaNew KensingtonRenfrewCanonsburgEvans CityIrwinLyndoraNew CastleSouthamptonWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2022	2021
Total Assets	—	—	$2,577,465
Revenue	$84,151	$2,806	$128,019
Expenses	$260,283	$232,581	$33,799
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	$22,275	$26,610
Distributable Amount	—	$1,197	$99,376

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

55 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Butler County Humane Society ($45,000), Animal Friends ($35,800), Humane Animal Rescue ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BUTLER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Renfrew, PA	ANIMAL SHELTER	$45,000
ANIMAL FRIENDS Pittsburgh, PA	ANIMAL SHELTER	$35,800
HUMANE ANIMAL RESCUE Pittsburgh, PA	ANIMAL RESCUE	$25,000
WESTMORELAND COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Greensburg, PA	ANIMAL SHELTER	$23,800
ANIMAL CARE AND WELFARE Pittsburgh, PA	ANIMAL SHELTER	$9,200
BEAVER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Monaca, PA	ANIMAL SHELTER	$9,000
WHITE OAK ANIMAL SAFE HAVEN McKeesport, PA	ANIMAL SHELTER	$8,800
PET CONNECTION Avonmore, PA	ANIMAL SHELTER	$4,500
OPERATION SPAY NEUTER Butler, PA	ANIMAL SHELTER	$4,400
PROMISES FOR PETS Pittsburgh, PA	ANIMAL SHELTER	$3,800

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Linda Long	Trustee	25	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund?

Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Myrtle Beach, SC. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund operate?

Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.

What size grants does Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund award?

In 2024, Elinor Jones McConnell Trust Fund awarded 16 grants totaling $182K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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 2020–2024.