The Forster-Connolly Foundation
The Forster-Connolly Foundation is a private foundation based in Hume, Virginia. In its 2025 filing, it reported 18 grants totaling $2,319,232 to charitable organizations. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Forster-Connolly Foundation at a glance
In short: The Forster-Connolly Foundation gave $2.3M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $129K), top state District of Columbia. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,319,232
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $128,846
- +38.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $16,187,945
- -6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Forster-Connolly Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 250, Hume, VA 22639
Phone: (571) 382-0020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Forster-Connolly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Archbishop Carroll High School ($400K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 111 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were DC (45%), MD (20%), LA (11%), VA (9%), and WY (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Forster-Connolly Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $79K; repeat grants $143K. How we count
Medians: $58K first-time, $98K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 218% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.8M (2020) to $2.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Carroll High School Washington, DC | Charitable | $400,000 |
| National Capital Area Council - BSA Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $374,232 |
| Community Renewal Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington Washington, DC | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Appletree Institute for Education Innovation Washington, DC | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Vienna Presbyterian Church Vienna, VA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church Washington, DC | Charitable | $120,000 |
| Iona House Washington, DC | Charitable | $75,000 |
| The Episcopal Church of Leeds Parish Markham, VA | Charitable | $65,000 |
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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 | $16,187,945 | $1,232,769 | $2,432,476 | $2,319,232 | 18 | $2,319,232 | $1,129,205 | $1,061,775 |
| 2024 | $17,325,279 | $1,174,151 | $2,337,667 | $2,227,052 | 24 | $2,227,052 | $1,060,592 | $1,093,058 |
| 2023 | $18,476,955 | $659,614 | $2,199,899 | $2,093,680 | 25 | $2,093,680 | $547,552 | $1,066,226 |
| 2022 | $20,063,557 | $592,502 | $2,682,359 | $2,524,008 | 19 | $2,524,008 | $475,836 | $1,154,170 |
| 2021 | $22,176,106 | $2,182,431 | $2,493,990 | $2,355,850 | 25 | $2,355,850 | $2,060,123 | $1,359,610 |
| 2020 | $22,524,499 | $9,028,715 | $1,891,642 | $1,785,000 | 15 | — | $866,319 | $999,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Forster-Connolly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for schools, churches, community organizations, and other nonprofits. For example, grant recipient Archbishop Carroll High School describes its mission as providing Catholic education and nurturing students through the integration of faith, learning, and life. Community Renewal says it connects caring people to change lives, revitalize neighborhoods, and transform its community. AppleTree Institute for Education says it provides young children with social, emotional, and cognitive foundations for kindergarten and beyond.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $2,319,232. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $400,000, with a median grant of $70,000. The largest listed awards were $400,000 to Archbishop Carroll High School, $374,232 to National Capital Area Council - BSA, $250,000 to Community Renewal, $200,000 to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington, and $175,000 to AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation. Other listed recipients include Vienna Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole, each at $150,000, and Holy Trinity Catholic Church at $120,000. The filing lists the grant purposes as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter C Forster, Elizabeth D Forster, and Catherine Forster-Connolly as directors.
The Forster-Connolly Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine Forster-Connolly
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth D. Forster
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter C. Forster
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Forster-Connolly Foundation
How much does The Forster-Connolly Foundation give each year?
The Forster-Connolly Foundation gave $2.3M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 24 grants.
What is The Forster-Connolly Foundation's typical grant size?
The Forster-Connolly Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $70,000, and its average grant was $128,846, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Forster-Connolly Foundation that year got $79K on average.
Where does The Forster-Connolly Foundation give grants?
The Forster-Connolly Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (20%) and Louisiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants).
Does The Forster-Connolly Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Forster-Connolly Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are The Forster-Connolly Foundation's largest grantees?
The Forster-Connolly Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Archbishop Carroll High School ($400,000), National Capital Area Council - BSA ($374,232) and Community Renewal ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Forster-Connolly Foundation?
The Forster-Connolly Foundation reported $16.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Forster-Connolly Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for schools, churches, community organizations, and other nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Forster-Connolly Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Forster-Connolly Foundation's EIN?
The Forster-Connolly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5749133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Forster-Connolly 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Forster-Connolly Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-forster-connolly-foundation-morg_242d4a63c31848c087d6aff4d3c1f66c
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