William R Oconnell and Linda P
William R Oconnell and Linda P is a private foundation based in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
William R Oconnell and Linda P at a glance
In short: William R Oconnell and Linda P gave $40K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,900
- +181.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,217
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $116,234
- -14.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (91% 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 William R Oconnell and Linda P
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists a letter as the form and materials, Linda P O’Connell as the contact, and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda P O'Connell
Mailing address: PO Box 1428, Stockbridge, MA 01262
Phone: (413) 298-5481
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William R Oconnell and Linda P funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Berkshire Botanical Garden ($16K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
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, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 9% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William R Oconnell and Linda P open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) 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 $750; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
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 $14K (2023) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Botanical Garden Stockbridge, MA | Community Service | $16,000 |
| Cata GT Barrington, MA | Community Service | $6,000 |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum New York, NY | Community Service | $2,500 |
| The Food Bank of Western Mass Hatfield, MA | Community Service | $2,500 |
| Elder Services of Berkshire County Pittsfield, MA | Community Service | $2,000 |
| The Mount Lenox, MA | Community Service | $1,500 |
| Chatham Ecumenical Council West Chatham, MA | Community Service | $1,000 |
| Norman Rockwell Museum Stockbridge, MA | Community Service | $1,000 |
| The Family Pantry of Cape Cod Harwich, MA | Community Service | $1,000 |
| Berkshire Lyric Theatre Pittsfield, MA | Community Service | $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 | $116,234 | $21,571 | $41,424 | $39,900 | 18 | $39,900 | $5,047 | — |
| 2023 | $136,143 | $3,622 | $15,541 | $14,200 | 6 | $14,200 | $4,017 | — |
| 2022 | $147,860 | $2,704 | $31,198 | $30,075 | 18 | $30,075 | $3,462 | — |
| 2021 | $176,419 | $2,872 | $28,043 | $27,050 | 20 | $27,050 | $2,872 | — |
| 2020 | $201,643 | $3,798 | $31,339 | $30,450 | 17 | — | $3,798 | $15,386 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including community service, food assistance, elder services, arts and culture, animal welfare, and conservation. For example, Elder Services of Berkshire County says its mission is to support Berkshire elders, caregivers, and people with disabilities in living with dignity, independence, and self-determination. The Family Pantry of Cape Cod says it provides food and clothing to people in need, while Berkshire Humane Society describes its work as caring for and placing companion animals and improving animal welfare through education and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $39,900 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $16,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $16,000 to Berkshire Botanical Garden, $6,000 to CATA, $2,500 each to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and $2,000 to Elder Services of Berkshire County. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as community service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda P O’Connell, Deborah Donovan, and Amy B Borglum as trustees.
William R Oconnell and Linda P's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy B. Borglum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah Donovan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda P. O'Connell
Trustee
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 William R Oconnell and Linda P
How much does William R Oconnell and Linda P give each year?
William R Oconnell and Linda P gave $40K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 6 grants.
What is William R Oconnell and Linda P's typical grant size?
William R Oconnell and Linda P's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,217, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William R Oconnell and Linda P that year got $750 on average.
Where does William R Oconnell and Linda P give grants?
William R Oconnell and Linda P gives mostly in Massachusetts: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stockbridge, MA (4 grants), Pittsfield, MA (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Chatham, MA (2 grants).
Does William R Oconnell and Linda P give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on William R Oconnell and Linda P's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Service" (18 grants).
Who are William R Oconnell and Linda P's largest grantees?
William R Oconnell and Linda P's largest 2024 grantees include Berkshire Botanical Garden ($16,000), Cata ($6,000) and Lower East Side Tenement Museum ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William R Oconnell and Linda P?
William R Oconnell and Linda P reported $116K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
What does William R Oconnell and Linda P fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including community service, food assistance, elder services, arts and culture, animal welfare, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William R Oconnell and Linda P?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 William R Oconnell and Linda P's EIN?
William R Oconnell and Linda P's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3395911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William R Oconnell and Linda P 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
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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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