G L Connolly Foundation
G L Connolly Foundation is a private foundation based in Moraga, California. In 2024, it made grants to organizations working in areas including education, religion, social services, care for the elderly, and environmental conservation.
G L Connolly Foundation at a glance
In short: G L Connolly Foundation gave $491K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state New York. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $491,400
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,226
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $12,089,270
- +62.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (2 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (16% 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 G L Connolly Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Thomas Connolly as the contact and requests a cover letter and proposal information reflecting past and likely future performance, along with tax-status information. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Connolly
Mailing address: P O Box 402, Raymond, ME 04071
Phone: (207) 693-5677
Email: taceast@maine.rr.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who G L Connolly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carmel of Jesus Mary and Joseph ($32K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $189K.
Grant Size Distribution
264 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 264 grants of 264 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest stated shares were New York (16%), California (14%), Maine (10%), Pennsylvania (9%), and the District of Columbia (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is G L Connolly Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 67 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 120% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $223K (2021) to $491K (2024). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $491K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel of Jesus Mary and Joseph Fairfield, PA | Religion | $30,000 |
| St Josephs College Standish, ME | Education | $25,000 |
| Buckley Institute Yale New Haven, CT | Education | $25,000 |
| Wyoming Catholic College Lander, WY | Education | $22,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland Baltimore, MD | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Ministry of Caring Wilmington, DE | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Keep the Faith Saddle River, NJ | Education | $15,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA | Higher Education | $15,000 |
| Kolbe Academy Napa, CA | Education | $12,900 |
| Lakes Environmental Association Bridgton, ME | Environmental | $12,000 |
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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 | $12,089,270 | $1,693,349 | $572,520 | $491,400 | 68 | $523,785 | $1,283,746 | $536,870 |
| 2023 | $7,430,233 | $582,992 | $519,209 | $470,200 | 67 | $481,268 | $545,051 | $497,601 |
| 2022 | $7,366,450 | $660,389 | $403,692 | $263,000 | 33 | $313,542 | $570,239 | $484,858 |
| 2021 | $7,130,819 | $737,609 | $251,190 | $223,000 | 32 | $223,000 | $709,419 | $527,701 |
| 2020 | $6,644,400 | $541,594 | $516,609 | $387,500 | 64 | — | $452,510 | $414,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, G L Connolly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $537K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational institutions, religious organizations, social-service providers, elder-care organizations, and environmental work. For example, Thomas Aquinas College describes its mission as providing a liberal education according to reason and the Catholic faith; Kolbe Academy says it provides classical and online education; and Lakes Environmental Association describes its work as scientific testing and education to preserve and restore Maine’s lakes and related natural resources.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in Catholic formation and education. Keep the Faith says it is a Catholic lay apostolate devoted to disseminating Catholic doctrine, while the Cristo Rey Network describes its work as providing career-focused, college-preparatory education in the Catholic tradition to students with limited economic resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $491,400. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,500. Among the largest grants were $30,000 to Carmel of Jesus Mary and Joseph for religion; $25,000 each to St Josephs College and Buckley Institute Yale for education; and $22,000 to Wyoming Catholic College for education. Other grants included $15,000 to United Way of Central Maryland for social services, $15,000 to Thomas Aquinas College for higher education, and $12,000 to Lakes Environmental Association for environmental work.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald C Connolly and Thomas A Connolly as co-presidents, and Sieglinde Connolly as co-founder and administrative adviser.
G L Connolly Foundation is led by Ronald C Connolly, Co-President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald C Connolly
Co-President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Sieglinde Connolly
Co-Founder Administrator Adviser
Co-Founder Advisor Administrator → Co-Founder Charities Advisor Administrator, 2022
Co-Founder Charities Advisor Administrator → Co-Founder Administrator Adviser, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Thomas A Connolly
Co-Presidenet
Co-President Asset Manager Administrator → Co-President Asset Manager Legal, 2022
Co-President Asset Manager Legal → Co-Presidenet, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $85K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Thomas A Connolly (Co-Presidenet). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about G L Connolly Foundation
How much does G L Connolly Foundation give each year?
G L Connolly Foundation gave $491K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $470K across 67 grants.
What is G L Connolly Foundation's typical grant size?
G L Connolly Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $7,226, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from G L Connolly Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does G L Connolly Foundation give grants?
G L Connolly Foundation's top state is New York, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (14%) and Maine (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Wilmington, DE (4 grants) and Lafayette, CA (4 grants).
Does G L Connolly Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 68 grants with a stated purpose on G L Connolly Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (16 grants), "Public Policy Research Education" (3 grants) and "Catholic Monastery" (3 grants).
Who are G L Connolly Foundation's largest grantees?
G L Connolly Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Carmel of Jesus Mary and Joseph ($32,000 across 2 grants), St Josephs College ($25,000) and Buckley Institute Yale ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is G L Connolly Foundation?
G L Connolly Foundation reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $524K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $537K (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 G L Connolly Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational institutions, religious organizations, social-service providers, elder-care organizations, and environmental work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from G L Connolly Foundation?
The filing names Thomas Connolly as the contact and requests a cover letter and proposal information reflecting past and likely future performance, along with tax-status information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is G L Connolly Foundation's EIN?
G L Connolly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0247328. 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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Grantable. (2026). G L Connolly Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/g-l-connolly-foundation-morg_f8c73ee33000439ea9193badd8d27bb1
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