Richard McConnell Family Foundation
The Richard McConnell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Johnston, Iowa. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $263,000.
Richard McConnell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard McConnell Family Foundation gave $263K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $263,000
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +112.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,471
- -48.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $4,651,979
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard McConnell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists Richard L. McConnell as the contact; application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard L Mcconnell
Mailing address: 7295 Nw 100Th St, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: (515) 250-4606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard McConnell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was We Will Collective ($100K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 44 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa. Other recipient-state shares were New York (4%), Kansas (2%), Tennessee (1%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard McConnell Family Foundation gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% 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 (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2019) to $263K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $263K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| We Will Collective Des Moines, IA | Operating Fund | $100,000 |
| Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA | Operating Fund | $70,000 |
| Eylerly Ball Des Moines, IA | Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| ISU Foundation Ames, IA | Operating Fund | $28,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Topeka, KS | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Meals from the Heartland West Des Moines, IA | Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, IA | Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Shriner's Hospital Chicago, IL | Operating Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $4,651,979 | $777,817 | $315,366 | $263,000 | 17 | $263,000 | $237,819 | $328,290 |
| 2024 | $4,359,838 | $640,643 | $280,954 | $241,000 | 8 | $241,000 | $199,431 | $272,900 |
| 2023 | $4,172,519 | $283,611 | $336,076 | $236,000 | 7 | $236,000 | $91,815 | $230,904 |
| 2022 | $4,224,984 | $477,802 | $266,450 | $217,000 | 5 | $217,000 | $240,472 | $235,773 |
| 2021 | $4,013,632 | $1,034,313 | $197,477 | $166,500 | 7 | — | $620,285 | $221,277 |
| 2019 | $3,154,458 | $492,089 | $143,052 | $115,000 | 3 | — | $81,672 | $156,669 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard McConnell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $328K 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, WE WILL COLLECTIVE says it supports student-athletes who use their name, image, and likeness to give back to charities and others in need. Meals from the Heartland says it brings people together to prepare food packets for distribution to people facing hunger. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as contributing to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. Food Bank of Iowa says it distributes food to member agencies serving people in need.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $263,000 through 17 grants in 2025, $241,000 through 8 grants in 2024, and $236,000 through 7 grants in 2023. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $100,000 to WE WILL COLLECTIVE, $70,000 to Blank Children's Hospital, $30,000 to Eylerly Ball, and $28,000 to ISU Foundation. The filing lists each of these grants as operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard L. McConnell and Deborah K. McConnell as trustees.
Richard McConnell Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah K. McConnell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. McConnell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Richard McConnell Family Foundation
How much does Richard McConnell Family Foundation give each year?
Richard McConnell Family Foundation gave $263K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $241K across 8 grants.
What is Richard McConnell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard McConnell Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $15,471, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard McConnell Family Foundation give grants?
Richard McConnell Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (5 grants) and Johnston, IA (2 grants).
Does Richard McConnell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard McConnell Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard McConnell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard McConnell Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include We Will Collective ($100,000), Blank Children's Hospital ($70,000) and Eylerly Ball ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard McConnell Family Foundation?
Richard McConnell Family Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $263K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $328K (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 Richard McConnell Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, WE WILL COLLECTIVE says it supports student-athletes who use their name, image, and likeness to give back to charities and others in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard McConnell Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard McConnell Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard McConnell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1493274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Richard 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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