The R & G Connors Foundation
The R & G Connors Foundation is a private foundation based in Alpine, Utah. It makes grants and distributions to poor and distressed individuals and public charities, and conducts genealogical research for submission to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its archives and religious ordinances.
The R & G Connors Foundation at a glance
In short: The R & G Connors Foundation gave $35K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,215
- +2263.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,935
- +884.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $117
- Total assets
- $3,194
- -82.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (90% 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 The R & G Connors Foundation
- 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: 1154 Wintergreen Court, Alpine, UT 84004
Phone: (801) 368-5712
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The R & G Connors Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Randall Holmgren for Children in Le ($30K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 10% to recipients in Utah. The listed grants also include a $100 grant to a recipient in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The R & G Connors Foundation gives
- Giving grew 519% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $1K (2024) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Randall Holmgren for Children in Le Redwood City, CA | Distribution to Distressed Individuals | $30,000 |
| UVU Uccu Center Orem, UT | General Pupose | $3,500 |
| Cameron Bullock for Curtis Redwood City, CA | Distribution to Distressed Individuals | $500 |
| Robin Demotte for Amy Redwood City, CA | Distribution to Distressed Individuals | $300 |
| Jennifer Hayden for Widow of Church Redwood City, CA | Distribution to Distressed Individuals | $117 |
| John Bond's Family Redwood City, CA | Distribution to Distressed Individuals | $117 |
| Stephanie Howard Redwood City, CA | Distribution to Distressed Individuals | $117 |
| Greg Mikat's Family Redwood City, CA | Distribution to Distressed Individuals | $116 |
| Marei Kubiak Redwood City, CA | Distribution to Distressed Individuals | $116 |
| Sarah Kunzler for Phelps Family Redwood City, CA | Distribution to Distressed Individuals | $116 |
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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 | $3,194 | $55,000 | $65,154 | $35,215 | 12 | $60,565 | $859 |
| 2024 | $18,248 | $32,000 | $34,775 | $1,490 | 5 | $31,990 | $488 |
| 2023 | $16,023 | $25,000 | $45,527 | $7,750 | 7 | $42,839 | $1,195 |
| 2022 | $42,139 | $40,000 | $44,829 | $5,687 | 10 | $42,304 | $1,677 |
| 2021 | $41,379 | $40,000 | $58,193 | $14,681 | 11 | $55,738 | $2,112 |
| 2020 | $59,572 | — | $53,389 | $13,842 | 12 | — | $4,270 |
| 2019 | $112,961 | $100,000 | $51,226 | — | — | — | $2,387 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The R & G Connors Foundation reported a distributable amount of $859 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
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activities include coordinating and performing genealogical research and study, making distributions to poor and distressed individuals, and making distributions to public charities. Its 2025 filing reports distributions to ten groups and two charities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $35,215. The median grant was $117; grants ranged from $100 to $30,000. The largest grants were $30,000 to Randall Holmgren for Children in Le in Redwood City, California, for distribution to distressed individuals, and $3,500 to UVU UCCU Center in Orem, Utah, for general purpose. Other listed grants included $500 to Cameron Bullock for Curtis and $300 to Robin DeMotte for Amy, both for distribution to distressed individuals, as well as a $100 general-purpose grant to Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Roger Connors as president, Gwen Connors as vice president, Katie Browning as secretary, and Benjamin Browning as a board member.
The R & G Connors Foundation is led by Roger Connors, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger Connors
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Browning
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Connors
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Browning
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/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 The R & G Connors Foundation
How much does The R & G Connors Foundation give each year?
The R & G Connors Foundation gave $35K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 5 grants.
What is The R & G Connors Foundation's typical grant size?
The R & G Connors Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $117, and its average grant was $2,935, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The R & G Connors Foundation give grants?
The R & G Connors Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Redwood City, CA (10 grants).
Does The R & G Connors Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of The R & G Connors Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Distribution to Distressed Individuals" (10 grants).
Who are The R & G Connors Foundation's largest grantees?
The R & G Connors Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Randall Holmgren for Children in Le ($30,000), UVU Uccu Center ($3,500) and Cameron Bullock for Curtis ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The R & G Connors Foundation?
The R & G Connors Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $859 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The R & G Connors Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activities include coordinating and performing genealogical research and study, making distributions to poor and distressed individuals, and making distributions to public charities. Its 2025 filing reports distributions to ten groups and two charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The R & G Connors Foundation?
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 The R & G Connors Foundation's EIN?
The R & G Connors Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2358458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The R & G Connors 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 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
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