John and Jan Connell Family Foundation
John and Jan Connell Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Englewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $775K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $28K.
John and Jan Connell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Jan Connell Family Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $775,367
- +43.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John and Jan Connell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Reed Foundation for Autism ($4K). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John and Jan Connell Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 35% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $12K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Foundation for Autism Oakland, NJ | General Donation | $3,500 |
| Crib New York, NY | General Donation | $3,500 |
| Glickman-Popkin Bassoon Camp New York, NY | General Donation | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $775,367 | $252,792 | $16,920 | $9,000 | 3 | $9,000 | $28,370 | $25,943 |
| 2024 | $539,495 | $289,442 | $14,976 | $9,000 | 3 | $9,000 | $47,442 | $14,250 |
| 2023 | $265,029 | $64,885 | $12,524 | $9,000 | 3 | $9,000 | $4,274 | $8,122 |
| 2022 | $212,668 | $-1,331 | $16,059 | $12,000 | 2 | $12,000 | $4,131 | $8,388 |
| 2021 | $230,058 | $230,058 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Jan Connell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Jan Connell Family Foundation is led by Janet Connell, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet Connell
President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Madden
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Madden
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 John and Jan Connell Family Foundation
How much does John and Jan Connell Family Foundation give each year?
John and Jan Connell Family Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is John and Jan Connell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Jan Connell Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Jan Connell Family Foundation give grants?
John and Jan Connell Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does John and Jan Connell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John and Jan Connell Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John and Jan Connell Family Foundation?
John and Jan Connell Family Foundation reported $775K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (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 is John and Jan Connell Family Foundation's EIN?
John and Jan Connell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3809829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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