John N & Marilyn P Mcconnell Charitable

VERO BEACH, FL EIN: 47-3373964

The John N & Marilyn P McConnell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. The foundation was established and became tax-exempt in April 2016. It operates as an independent foundation with a focus on strategic philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$1.9M

-29.5% YoY

Grant Count

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$159K

-11.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Healthcare
Cultural activities and musical education
Human services
Religious organizations
Science and STEM education
Community improvement and capacity building
Philanthropy and voluntarism

The foundation demonstrates a particular commitment to supporting educational institutions and healthcare initiatives.

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are awarded by invitation only.

Grant Range

$69,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented funding activity in:

Florida
Missouri
Ohio
California

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $2.1M (28%)

Missouri $1.7M (23%)

Ohio $1.5M (20%)

Florida $1.4M (18%)

Minnesota $400K (5%)

Virginia $198K (3%)

Illinois $104K (1%)

Maryland $75K (1%)

+2 more states

States

District of Columbia Florida Illinois Kansas Maryland Minnesota Missouri New Mexico Ohio Virginia

Cities

ARLINGTONBALTIMORECHICAGOEVANSTONFORT PIERCEGRANVILLEHALSTEADJACKSONVILLEKANSAS CITYKEY LARGOLONG LAKEMIAMIPrairie VillageROCHESTERSANTA FESEBASTIANTAMPAVERO BEACHVero BeachWASHINGTON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2023-2024):

Total assets: $259,718 to $280,896
Total revenues: $1,967,974 (2023)
Total giving: $1,904,720 to $2,701,724
Total expenses: $2,728,938 (2023)

The foundation maintains a giving rate that significantly exceeds its asset base, indicating it distributes substantial resources relative to its endowment.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

91 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Kansas Health Systems ($661,023), Denison University ($480,548), Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts ($404,852).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN RED CROSS WEST PALM BEACH, FL	DISASTER RELIEF	$10,000
CLEVELAND CLINIC OF INDIAN RIVER FOUNDATION VERO BEACH, FL	HEALTHCARE	$5,000
DENISON UNIVERSITY GRANVILLE, OH	EDUCATION	$480,548
KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS KANSAS CITY, MO	MAINTAIN BUDGET/MUSICAL EDUCATION	$404,852
MAYO CLINIC JACKSONVILLE, FL	HEALTHCARE	$202,426
MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDENS VERO BEACH, FL	CULTURAL	$1,500
MRI GLOBAL KANSAS CITY, MO	RESEARCH	$100,000
RIVERSIDE THEATRE VERO BEACH, FL	CULTURAL	$10,000
SANTA FE OPERA ANNUAL FUND SANTA FE, NM	MAINTAIN BUDGET/MUSICAL EDUCATION	$9,371
THE LEARNING ALLIANCE VERO BEACH, FL	EDUCATION	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARILYN P MCCONNELL	PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR	1	—
LAURA MCCONNELL PERIN	VP, DIRECTOR	1	—
JOHN N MCCONNELL III	VP, DIRECTOR	1	—
EILEEN G HILDEBRAND	SECRETARY	1	—
BRIAN N KAUFMAN	DIRECTOR	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 715 Sandfly Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32963-2124

Telephone: 302-636-4501

EIN: 47-3373964

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John N & Marilyn P Mcconnell Charitable fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Healthcare • Cultural activities and musical education • Human services • Religious organizations • Science and STEM education • Community improvement and capacity building • Philanthropy and voluntarism The foundation demonstrates a particular commitment to supporting educational institutions and healthcare initiatives.

How do I apply for a grant from John N & Marilyn P Mcconnell Charitable?

**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: Approximately $1.9 million to $2.7 million • Number of grants: 14-20 grants annually • Median grant size: $69,000 • Grant range: $2,000 to $1,006,197 • Giving rate: Exceeds 100% of assets annually **Recent Grants (2023):** • Denison University: $1,006,197 (Education) • University of Kansas Student Society of Health System Pharmacy: $664,771 (Healthcare) • Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: $397,938 (Musical education) **Application Policy:** The founda…

Where does John N & Marilyn P Mcconnell Charitable make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented funding activity in: • Florida • Missouri • Ohio • California

What size grants does John N & Marilyn P Mcconnell Charitable award?

In 2024, John N & Marilyn P Mcconnell Charitable awarded 12 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $159K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is John N & Marilyn P Mcconnell Charitable's EIN?

John N & Marilyn P Mcconnell Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3373964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.