The Michael Connell Charitable
The Michael Connell Charitable is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $950.
The Michael Connell Charitable at a glance
In short: The Michael Connell Charitable gave $950 across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $316.667), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $950
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $317
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $20,041
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Michael Connell Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Miracle Flights ($400). Together the top 3 received $950.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Michael Connell Charitable gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $950 (2025) to $2K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $950.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miracle Flights Las Vegas, NV | General Donation | $400 |
| Clark & Pike PLLC Las Vegas, NV | General Donation | $300 |
| Paws LV Las Vegas, NV | General Donation | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,041 | $10 | $2,208 | $950 | 3 | $1,561 | $1,046 |
| 2024 | $22,239 | $11 | $2,508 | $1,000 | 4 | $1,700 | $1,170 |
| 2023 | $24,736 | $8 | $2,707 | $1,200 | 5 | $1,900 | $1,298 |
| 2022 | $27,435 | $2 | $3,296 | $1,500 | 5 | $1,500 | $1,442 |
| 2021 | $30,729 | $3 | $2,893 | $1,700 | 5 | $1,700 | $1,605 |
| 2020 | $33,619 | $10 | $3,360 | $1,900 | 5 | — | $1,891 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael Connell Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael Connell Charitable is led by Michael Connell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Connell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Young
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin M. Connell
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica C. Connell
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Connell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Don Krueger (2020–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Michael Connell Charitable
How much does The Michael Connell Charitable give each year?
The Michael Connell Charitable gave $950 across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 4 grants.
What is The Michael Connell Charitable's typical grant size?
The Michael Connell Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $317, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michael Connell Charitable give grants?
The Michael Connell Charitable gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (3 grants).
Does The Michael Connell Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Michael Connell Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Michael Connell Charitable?
The Michael Connell Charitable reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Michael Connell Charitable's EIN?
The Michael Connell Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0382535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 March 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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