The Connolly Family Foundation
The Connolly Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations for purposes including church, education, medical research, and veterans.
The Connolly Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Connolly Family Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,510
- +26.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,543
- +69.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,802
- Total assets
- $154,865
- -9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% 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 The Connolly Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Charles P Connolly Jr and submit the materials described above. The filing states that current-year applications must be received by February 28; the 2026 date has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles P Connolly Jr
Mailing address: 655 Joseph Drive, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: (215) 772-9600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Connolly Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Villanova University ($10K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 8% to New Jersey, 5% to New York, and 1% to Alabama. The filing lists the state for 19% of grant dollars as “?”.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Connolly Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 246% 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 $32K (2021) to $44K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | Education | $10,334 |
| Archdiocese of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | CHURCH | $8,607 |
| St Ignatius | CHURCH | $7,945 |
| St Issac Jogues Wayne, PA | CHURCH | $5,660 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Medical Research | $2,500 |
| Camden Diocese Camden, NJ | CHURCH | $1,954 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Ocean City, NJ | CHURCH | $1,650 |
| Saint Katherine of Siena Wayne, PA | CHURCH | $1,320 |
| Legionaries of Christ White Plains, NY | CHURCH | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Veterans | $1,000 |
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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 | $154,865 | $28,619 | $43,860 | $42,510 | 12 | $43,860 | $27,269 | $17,824 |
| 2023 | $170,106 | $26,746 | $35,046 | $33,526 | 16 | $35,046 | $25,226 | $19,798 |
| 2022 | $178,406 | $17,411 | $40,451 | $39,038 | 19 | $40,451 | $15,998 | $24,880 |
| 2021 | $201,446 | $59,586 | $33,121 | $31,850 | 19 | $33,121 | $58,315 | $27,107 |
| 2020 | $174,981 | $-53,772 | $44,325 | $43,628 | 13 | — | $12,177 | $2,037 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Connolly Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $42,510 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $240 to $10,334, with a median grant of $1,802. Notable recipients included Villanova University ($10,334), the Archdiocese of Philadelphia ($8,607), St Ignatius ($7,945), St Issac Jogues ($5,660), and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia ($2,500).
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It names Charles P Connolly Jr as the contact and requests a typed, detailed analysis of the proposed use of the contribution, an analysis of the historic use of contributions, and a detailed history of the charitable organization. Awards are restricted to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles P Connolly Jr as president. Marianne M Connolly is listed as vice president, treasurer, and secretary.
The Connolly Family Foundation is led by Charles P. Connolly Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles P. Connolly Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marianne M. Connolly
Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Connolly Family Foundation
How much does The Connolly Family Foundation give each year?
The Connolly Family Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 16 grants.
What is The Connolly Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Connolly Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,802, and its average grant was $3,543, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Connolly Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Connolly Family Foundation give grants?
The Connolly Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants), Villanova, PA (2 grants) and Wayne, PA (2 grants).
Does The Connolly Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Connolly Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church" (8 grants).
Who are The Connolly Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Connolly Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Villanova University ($10,334), Archdiocese of Philadelphia ($8,607) and St Ignatius ($7,945), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Connolly Family Foundation?
The Connolly Family Foundation reported $155K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Connolly Family Foundation?
Contact Charles P Connolly Jr and submit the materials described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Connolly Family Foundation's EIN?
The Connolly Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1809145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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). The Connolly Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-connolly-family-foundation-morg_c550f9533a2047649b3467931642056e
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