John J Conefry Jr Foundation
The John J Conefry Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Orchid, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported organizations whose stated purposes included education, human services, and youth enrichment.
John J Conefry Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: John J Conefry Jr Foundation gave $72K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,425
- +51.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,897
- +45.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,400
- Total assets
- $213,141
- -19.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John J Conefry Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 391 Indies Drive, Orchid, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 581-2650
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John J Conefry Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Molloy University Athletics ($12K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 37% to Florida, 7% to the District of Columbia, 2% to Georgia, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John J Conefry Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 267% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $47K (2020) to $72K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Molloy University Athletics Rockville Centre, NY | Education | $12,250 |
| Wabasso Church of God Vero Beach, FL | Human Services | $10,000 |
| Crossover Mission Vero Beach, FL | Youth Enrichment | $5,000 |
| Cure Washington, DC | Education | $5,000 |
| Veterans Advocacy Mission of IRC Vero Beach, FL | Human Services | $5,000 |
| Wheelchair Charities Jackson Heights, NY | Human Services | $5,000 |
| Rising Tide Habilitation Services Smithtown, NY | Human Services | $5,000 |
| Mercy Haven Islip Terrace, NY | Human Services | $3,000 |
| Tomorrow's Hope Foundation Uniondale, NY | Education | $3,000 |
| Manhattan University Riverdale, NY | Education | $3,000 |
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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 | $213,141 | $30,018 | $82,396 | $72,425 | 25 | $74,775 | $22,373 | $28,036 |
| 2024 | $265,519 | $39,122 | $57,340 | $47,750 | 24 | $50,184 | $31,484 | $26,557 |
| 2023 | $283,737 | $9,972 | $66,258 | $57,530 | 26 | $59,798 | $4,073 | $24,542 |
| 2022 | $340,023 | $16,360 | $66,986 | $55,200 | 27 | $57,395 | $9,478 | $26,373 |
| 2021 | $390,649 | $160,308 | $72,060 | $64,150 | 20 | $66,100 | $150,653 | $27,761 |
| 2020 | $302,401 | $13,101 | $56,440 | $46,550 | 14 | — | $7,333 | $25,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J Conefry Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for education, human services, and youth enrichment. The supported organizations describe a range of work: Crossover Mission says it mentors and tutors at-risk youth and provides athletic training; Mercy Haven says it provides housing, advocacy, education, and life-skills development to people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or poverty; and Gifford Youth Achievement Center says it works with youth, adults, and the local community to develop self-esteem, teach character, and encourage young people to reach their potential.
Manhattan University describes itself as an independent Catholic institution of higher learning that welcomes qualified people of all faiths, cultures, and traditions, and says it prepares graduates for personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service. The Mental Health Association says it provides mental health services, support, and information to the Central Florida community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $72,425. Grants ranged from $275 to $12,250, with a median of $1,400. Among the largest grants were $12,250 to Molloy University Athletics for education; $10,000 to Wabasso Church of God for human services; and $5,000 each to Crossover Mission for youth enrichment, CURE for education, Veterans Advocacy Mission of IRC for human services, Wheelchair Charities for human services, and Rising Tide Habilitation Services for human services. Other grants included $3,000 each to Mercy Haven, Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation, and Manhattan University, and $2,500 to Gifford Youth Achievement Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists six trustees: Christopher J Conefry, John J Conefry, Maryellen Conefry, Sarah Caban, Susan Nami, and Joseph Conefry.
John J Conefry Jr Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher J. Conefry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John J. Conefry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Conefry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maryellen Conefry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Caban
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Nami
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 John J Conefry Jr Foundation
How much does John J Conefry Jr Foundation give each year?
John J Conefry Jr Foundation gave $72K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 24 grants.
What is John J Conefry Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
John J Conefry Jr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,400, and its average grant was $2,897, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John J Conefry Jr Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does John J Conefry Jr Foundation give grants?
John J Conefry Jr Foundation gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (37%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (8 grants).
Does John J Conefry Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on John J Conefry Jr Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (13 grants), "Education" (8 grants) and "Youth Enrichment" (4 grants).
Who are John J Conefry Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
John J Conefry Jr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Molloy University Athletics ($12,250), Wabasso Church of God ($10,000) and Crossover Mission ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John J Conefry Jr Foundation?
John J Conefry Jr Foundation reported $213K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John J Conefry Jr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, human services, and youth enrichment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John J Conefry Jr Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John J Conefry Jr Foundation's EIN?
John J Conefry Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3378781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John J Conefry Jr Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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