Michael J Connell Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-6000904
Foundation Overview
Based in Pasadena, CA, Michael J Connell Foundation has awarded 158 grants totaling $5,835,500 to organizations in California, Texas and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $25,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 36 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
82% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (33%), Pasadena (30%), Glendale (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 36% growth trend over 6 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Michael J Connell Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Noise Within | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Antaeus Company | $30,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy | $75,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Donation To Project Learn | 2022 |
| Camerata Pacifica | $15,000 | Santa Barbra, CA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | Holiday Donation | 2022 |
| Casa Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Monterey Park, CA, US | Board Member Grant | 2022 |
| Concerned Resource & Environmental Workers | $40,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Harmony Project | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Helen Keller International Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Grant To Support Delivery Of Accessible Vision Care Services | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $217,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Montana Trout Unlimited | $38,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Grant To Fund Enviornmental Projects | 2022 |
| Partners In Education | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Board Member Grant | 2022 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant To Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $30,000 | Altadena, CA, US | Grant To Support Expansion Of Eductaion Programs | 2022 |
| Reading Partners | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Rediscover Center | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 2022 Grant To Deliver Tinker Kits And Create Online Resources | 2022 |
| Young And Healthy | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Financial Literacy Program | 2022 |
| A Noise Within | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Antaeus Company | $30,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy | $75,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Donation To Project Learn | 2022 |
| Camerata Pacifica | $15,000 | Santa Barbra, CA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | Holiday Donation | 2022 |
| Casa Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Monterey Park, CA, US | Board Member Grant | 2022 |
| Concerned Resource & Environmental Workers | $40,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Harmony Project | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant | 2022 |
| Helen Keller International Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Grant To Support Delivery Of Accessible Vision Care Services | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $217,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Montana Trout Unlimited | $38,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Grant To Fund Enviornmental Projects | 2022 |
| Partners In Education | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Board Member Grant | 2022 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant To Support General Operations | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $30,000 | Altadena, CA, US | Grant To Support Expansion Of Eductaion Programs | 2022 |
| Reading Partners | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Grant 2022 | 2022 |
| Rediscover Center | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 2022 Grant To Deliver Tinker Kits And Create Online Resources | 2022 |
| Young And Healthy | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Financial Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Antaeus Company | $25,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Bridge To Home | $10,000 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2021 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Christmas Donation | 2021 |
| El Nido Family Centers | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant To Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Friends In Deed | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $167,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Montana Shakespeare In The Parks | $20,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support Summer Parks Tour And Educational Outreach | 2021 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant To Support General Operations | 2021 |
| The People Concern | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2021 |
| Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden | $300,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Grant -"elena Grant Cahir Environmental Education Endowment Fund" | 2021 |
| Reading Partners | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Grant 2021 | 2021 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Build Homes For Homeless | 2021 |
| Maker Learning Network | $30,000 | Palmdale, CA, US | Grant For Vr Educational Curriculum | 2021 |
| Rediscover Center | $13,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 2021 Grant To Deliver Tinker Kits And Create Online Resources | 2021 |
| Antaeus Company | $25,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Bridge To Home | $10,000 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2021 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Christmas Donation | 2021 |
| El Nido Family Centers | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant To Support General Operations | 2021 |
| Friends In Deed | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $167,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Montana Shakespeare In The Parks | $20,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support Summer Parks Tour And Educational Outreach | 2021 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant To Support General Operations | 2021 |
| The People Concern | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2021 |
| Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden | $300,000 | Claremont, CA, US | Grant -"Elena Grant Cahir Environmental Education Endowment Fund" | 2021 |
| Reading Partners | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Grant 2021 | 2021 |
| Mobile Loaves And Fishes | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Build Homes For Homeless | 2021 |
| Maker Learning Network | $30,000 | Palmdale, CA, US | Grant For Vr Educational Curriculum | 2021 |
| Rediscover Center | $13,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | 2021 Grant To Deliver Tinker Kits And Create Online Resources | 2021 |
| A Noise Within | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Education Programs | 2020 |
| Antaeus Company | $50,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Support Programs | 2020 |
| Bridge To Home | $10,000 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2020 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Christmas Donation | 2020 |
| El Nido Family Centers | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant To Support General Operations | 2020 |
| Exceptional Childrens Foundation | $25,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Grant To Support The Kayne Eras School | 2020 |
| Five Acres | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant To Support Residential Services | 2020 |
| Friends In Deed | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2020 |
| Harmony Project | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant To Support Programs | 2020 |
| Helen Keller International Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Grant To Support Delivery Of Accessible Vision Care Services In Critical Need | 2020 |
| Hillsides | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Moving On Program | 2020 |
| Hollenbeck Palms | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant To Support Skilled Nursing Facility And Memory Enhancement Center 2019 | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Montana Shakespeare In The Parks | $35,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support Summer Parks Tour And Educational Outreach | 2020 |
| Montana Trout Unlimited | $25,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Grant To Fund Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant To Support General Operations | 2020 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | $45,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Outreach Program | 2020 |
| The People Concern | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $60,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2020 |
| Value Schools | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant For Permanent Facility For The Everest Value School | 2020 |
| Why Forests Matter | $25,000 | Capitola, CA, US | Board Grant | 2020 |
| Young And Healthy | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant For Mindfullness Program | 2020 |
| A Noise Within | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Education Programs | 2019 |
| Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Support Programs | 2019 |
| Bitter Root Land Trust | $125,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | To Help Purchase 100 Acres Of Riverfront To Create An Additional Public Park Area | 2019 |
| Bridge To Home | $15,000 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2019 |
| Camerata Pacifica | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Support Panel Discussions | 2019 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Of Texas Inc | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Christmas Donation | 2019 |
| Don Bosco Technical Institute | $75,000 | Rosemead, CA, US | Support Advanced Technology | 2019 |
| Friends In Deed | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2019 |
| Hillsides | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Moving On Program | 2019 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Maryvale | $10,000 | Rosemead, CA, US | Christmas Donations | 2019 |
| The Colburn School | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Musical Program | 2019 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2019 |
| Why Forests Matter | $25,000 | Capitola, CA, US | Board Grant | 2019 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | $46,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Outreach Program | 2019 |
| Uplift Family Services | $40,000 | Campbell, CA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Antaeus Company | $25,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Activities Recreating & Care | $30,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | To Purchase A Van That Will Support Arc's Mission To Help Underserved Individuals | 2019 |
| Montana Shakespeare In The Parks | $35,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | To Support Summer Parks Tour And Educational Outreach | 2019 |
| Hollenbeck Palms | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant To Support Skilled Nursing Facility And Memory Enhancement Center 2019 | 2019 |
| Marianne Frostig Ctr Of Edu Therapy | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Arts | 2019 |
| Rediscover Center | $12,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant To Deliver Tinker Kits And Create Online Courses | 2019 |
| Community Partners | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant For Steam Coders | 2019 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Jovenes Inc | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Christmas Donation | 2019 |
| The People Concern | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2019 |
| A Noise Within | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Classic Music | 2017 |
| Armory Center For The Arts | $25,000 | Duluth, MN, US | Support Special Program | 2017 |
| Camerata Pacifica | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Support Outreach Programs | 2017 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Of Texas Inc | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Christmas Donation | 2017 |
| Don Bosco Technical Institute | $50,000 | Rosemead, CA, US | Support New Technology | 2017 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | $30,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Support Reading Partners | 2017 |
| Friends In Deed | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2017 |
| Helen Keller International Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Childsight Program | 2017 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $250,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant To Support Special Program | 2017 |
| Maryvale | $10,000 | Rosemead, CA, US | Support Special Program | 2017 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Educate, Advocate, Inspire And Sh | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2017 |
| Lamp Community | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | 2017 Christmas Donation | 2017 |
| Frostig Center | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support New Technology Curriculum | 2017 |
| Antaeus Company | $20,000 | N Hollywood, CA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Montana State University | $35,000 | Bozeman Mt, MT, US | Educational Outreach Programs | 2017 |
| Bitter Root Land Trust | $100,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | To Help Purchase 75 Acres For Park | 2017 |
| The Learning Centers At Fairplex | $30,000 | Pomona, CA, US | Sustain And Expand Ctec Services | 2017 |
| Harmony Project | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Expand Afterschool Program | 2017 |
| A Noise Within | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Classic Music | 2016 |
| Camerata Pacifica | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Support Residence At Cortines School | 2016 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Of Texas Inc | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Christmas Donation | 2016 |
| Don Bosco Technical Institute | $75,000 | Rosemead, CA, US | Support New Technology | 2016 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Expanding Programs | 2016 |
| Friends In Deed | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2016 |
| Helen Keller International Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Childsight Program | 2016 |
| Hillsides | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Support Vocational Training And L | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $150,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant To Support Special Program | 2016 |
| Maryvale | $5,000 | Rosemead, CA, US | Support Special Program | 2016 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Educate, Advocate, Inspire And Sh | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2016 |
| Union Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Christmas Donation | 2016 |
| Armory Center For The Arts | $25,000 | Duluth, MN, US | Support Special Program | 2016 |
| Young And Healthy | $22,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Chiron Center | $30,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Education And Outreach Program | 2016 |
| Rediscover Center | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Activities For Retarted Chldren | $25,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Support | 2016 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | $30,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Support Reading Partners | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Michael J Connell Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 95-6000904 |
| Website | http://www.mjcf.org |
| Address | 776 E GREEN ST STE 230 Pasadena, CA 91101-5447 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Michael J Connell Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Michael J Connell |
|---|---|
| Director | Christopher Connell |
| Vp/treasurer | Leith O'leary |
| Vice President | Paul Grossman |
| Director | Jennifer Devoll |
Forms 990-PF
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