Connelly Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport Beach, California · EIN 33-0783714 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$459K
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$15.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $495 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Museum of Art | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $161,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $46,000 |
| Garden Conservancy | Cold Spring, NY | Charitable | $39,000 |
| Ecology Center | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Charitable | $34,863 |
| Augie's Quest | Denver, CO | Charitable | $34,740 |
| Frick Collection | New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| University of Southern Ca | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $17,100 |
| Various | na, CA | Charitable | $11,808 |
| The Shed | New York, NY | Charitable | $11,217 |
| Ballet Sun Valley | Sun Valley, ID | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | Irvine, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Long Beach, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Merrill Collection | Houston, TX | Chartiable | $3,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Nantucket, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Risehyre (Formerly Oscar & Ma) | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Argyros Theatre | Ketchum, ID | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Kidworks | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Oc Community Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Newport Harbor Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Newport Harbor Sailing Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Decorative Arts Society | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $1,800 |
| First Presbyterian Church of NY | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,751 |
| Lacma | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Moma | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Cystinosis Research Foundation | Irvine, CA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Cureduchenne | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Institute of Classical Architecture & Art | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| J Paul Getty Trust Getty Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Soho | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wood River Community | Ketchum, ID | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Balboa Isl Improvement Assoc | Balboa Isl, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Be Well Oc | Irvince, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Environmental Nature Center | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Home for Christmas Fund | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | Hailey, ID | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | Charitable | $625 |
| Linkedin Pred9 | na, CA | Charitable | $540 |
| Camp Rainbow Gold | Boise, ID | Charitable | $500 |
| Kathi Koll Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
| Uci Foundation | Irvine, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Catalina Museum of Arts & History | Avalon, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Neue Galerie | New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $495 |
| Brooklyn Museum | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | Columbus, OH | Charitable | $250 |
| Newport Harbor Educational Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $250 |
| Newport Beach Police Assoc | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $250 |
| Westridge School | Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $200 |
| Victoria and Albert Museum | UK | Charitable | $182 |
| Guggenheim Museum | New York, NY | Charitable | $150 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $120 |
| Met | New York, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| National Charity League Inc Newport Chapter | Costa Mesa, CA | Charitable | $100 |
| Special Olympics S Cal | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $100 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $458,870 | 63 |
| 2024 | $373,019 | 62 |
| 2023 | $399,098 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601559349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0783714
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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