Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash
Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash at a glance
In short: Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash gave $134K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Virginia. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,000
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,190
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,763,847
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (12 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (46% 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 Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (561) 961-6228
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood Federation ($9K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 193 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Virginia received 46% of grant dollars and New York received 25%. New Hampshire received 8%, Georgia 4%, and California 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 42 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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 (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 $96K (2023) to $150K (2022). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation New York, NY | Charitable | $9,000 |
| New York STEM Cell Foundation Inc New York, NY | Support for Daily | $7,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Verona, VA | Support for Daily | $7,000 |
| James River Association Richmond, VA | Support for Daily | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central VA Charlottesville, VA | Support for Daily | $6,000 |
| The Harvey School Katonah, NY | Support of Daily Operations | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | Support for Daily | $5,000 |
| The Hospital for Special Surgery Fund New York City, NY | Support of Daily Operations | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont Charlottesville, VA | Support for Daily | $5,000 |
| Open Door Home Rome, GA | Support for Daily | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,763,847 | $181,553 | $169,209 | $134,000 | 42 | $141,964 | $147,267 | $142,676 |
| 2024 | $1,755,802 | $145,726 | $153,082 | $124,500 | 38 | $129,841 | $119,605 | $129,454 |
| 2023 | $1,757,499 | $67,200 | $124,419 | $95,500 | 35 | $104,763 | $39,781 | $114,494 |
| 2022 | $1,816,542 | $36,743 | $183,935 | $150,000 | 40 | $150,694 | $10,628 | $117,911 |
| 2021 | $1,963,424 | $138,814 | $173,660 | $146,500 | 38 | $150,750 | $115,904 | $131,068 |
| 2020 | $1,998,224 | $104,083 | $136,317 | $110,000 | 35 | — | $84,728 | $109,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash reported a distributable amount of $143K 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank says it distributes food to people in need through providers, soup kitchens, shelters, and nutrition programs. James River Association describes its mission as protecting the James River and promoting conservation and responsible stewardship. Open Door Home says it serves dependent, neglected, or abused children in northwest Georgia.
Other 2025 recipients include the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, which says it works to cure MS and empower people affected by it; Hospice of the Piedmont, whose stated mission is to guide life’s final journey with expertise and empathy; and Squam Lakes Conservation Society, which says it works to preserve the Squam watershed by protecting land.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $134,000 across 42 grants in 2025. Grants ranged from $500 to $9,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest 2025 grants included $9,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation, $7,000 each to New York Stem Cell Foundation and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, and $6,000 each to James River Association and Boys & Girls Club of Central VA. Other grants included $5,000 each to The Harvey School, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Hospital for Special Surgery Fund, Hospice of the Piedmont, and Open Door Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cameron Brooks, Polly McConnell, and Peter Wagner as trustees. Andrew Pott is listed as trustee and president.
Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash is led by Andrew Pott, Trustee & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Pott
Trustee & President
Trustee → Trustee & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Brooks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Peter Wagner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $0 (2025)
POLLY McCONNELL
Trustee
Trustee & President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$566 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Arndt (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $4K, to Cameron Brooks (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash
How much does Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash give each year?
Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash gave $134K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $125K across 38 grants.
What is Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash's typical grant size?
Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,190, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash that year got $3K on average.
Where does Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash give grants?
Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash's top state is Virginia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and New Hampshire (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (7 grants), Charlottesville, VA (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Holderness, NH (3 grants).
Does Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Daily" (24 grants), "Support of Daily Operations" (12 grants) and "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash's largest grantees?
Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash's largest 2025 grantees include Planned Parenthood Federation ($9,000), New York STEM Cell Foundation Inc ($7,000) and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash?
Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (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 Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank says it distributes food to people in need through providers, soup kitchens, shelters, and nutrition programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash's EIN?
Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6153509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash 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 November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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