McConnell Family Foundation
The McConnell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported $420,000 in grants to 10 organizations, including a marine research institution, conservation organizations, a university foundation, and schools.
McConnell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: McConnell Family Foundation gave $420K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), top state Massachusetts. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $420,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,000
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $7,571,219
- +11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (48% 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 McConnell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 140 Broadway 4Th Floor, New York, NY 10005-1101
Phone: (212) 493-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McConnell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ($200K). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 59 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Massachusetts (48% of grant dollars), California (25%), New York (25%), New Jersey (1%), and New Hampshire (1%). The listed recipients also included American Bird Conservancy in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McConnell Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $295K (2020) to $420K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $420K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc Stony Brook, NY | General | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy San Francisco, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ Princeton, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Group for the East End Southold, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Marin Catholic High School Kentfield, CA | General Support | $3,000 |
| The Branson School Ross, CA | General | $3,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy The Plains, VA | General | $2,000 |
| Gucker Campership Fund Hopkinton, NH | General | $2,000 |
| North Country Camps Foundation Inc Hopkinton, NH | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,571,219 | $2,333,452 | $594,681 | $420,000 | 10 | $518,643 | $1,269,591 | $414,753 |
| 2023 | $6,797,209 | $1,828,450 | $389,154 | $315,000 | 12 | $344,019 | $788,065 | $334,751 |
| 2022 | $6,111,473 | $167,929 | $486,787 | $400,000 | 12 | $429,206 | $118,350 | $346,555 |
| 2021 | $6,430,270 | $709,409 | $429,348 | $319,493 | 13 | $356,267 | $640,188 | $426,373 |
| 2020 | $6,150,422 | $582,963 | $400,411 | $295,000 | 12 | — | $524,231 | $358,313 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McConnell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $415K 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 included support for organizations whose own descriptions cover oceanographic research, wildlife and habitat conservation, environmental protection and education, higher education, and secondary education. For example, the Group for the East End says it protects and restores eastern Long Island’s environment through education, citizen action, and advocacy. American Bird Conservancy says it works to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $420,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $200,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest grants were $200,000 to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for general support, $100,000 to Stony Brook Foundation Inc. for general purposes, and $100,000 to The Nature Conservancy for general support. Other grants included $5,000 to Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ and $3,000 each to Group for the East End, Marin Catholic High School, and The Branson School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brown Bros Harriman Tr Co N A, Michael W McConnell, Georgette C McConnell, and Michael W McConnell II as trustees.
McConnell Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brown Bros Harriman TR CO N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Georgette C. McConnell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael W. McConnell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michaelw McConnell II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $30K, to Brown Bros Harriman Tr Co N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about McConnell Family Foundation
How much does McConnell Family Foundation give each year?
McConnell Family Foundation gave $420K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $315K across 12 grants.
What is McConnell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
McConnell Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $42,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McConnell Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does McConnell Family Foundation give grants?
McConnell Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hopkinton, NH (2 grants).
Does McConnell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of McConnell Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McConnell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
McConnell Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ($200,000), Stony Brook Foundation Inc ($100,000) and The Nature Conservancy ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McConnell Family Foundation?
McConnell Family Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $519K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $415K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McConnell Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own descriptions cover oceanographic research, wildlife and habitat conservation, environmental protection and education, higher education, and secondary education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McConnell Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McConnell Family Foundation's EIN?
McConnell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1708312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McConnell Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). McConnell Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcconnell-family-foundation-morg_b24d9cef075f4dc5a3538cbf3a02b556
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