Connelly Foundation
Historical FunderWest Conshohocken, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6296825 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$15.4M
Organizations funded305
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$362.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TIMOTHY DURKIN CO CONNELLY FOUNDATI |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 FRONT STREET SUITE 1450, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN PA 19428 |
| Phone | 6108343222 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MAY USE THE PHILANTHROPY NETWORK APPLICATION FORM. GUIDELINES MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT WWW.CONNELLYFDN.ORG. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE PRIMARILY DIRECTED TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE GREATER DELAWARE VALLEY REGION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Visioning committee on catholic education, development symposium, JCC achievement awards, neumann scholarships | $2,634,408 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Philadelphia funder collaborative for the semiquincentennial | $1,554,415 |
| Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Foundation | West Conshohocken, PA | Cobbs creek education center | $700,000 |
| Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School | Lower Gwynedd, PA | Cabrini transportation, a place to soar campaign | $500,600 |
| Archbishop John Carroll High School | Radnor, PA | General support - staff discretionary grant, wellness center, community support | $456,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Breaking barriers campaign, ambassadors and camp connections programs | $450,000 |
| Sharing Excess Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Food rescue capacity building | $400,000 |
| Office of Catholic Education - Archdiocese of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Connelly access program 2024-25, summer tech academy, general support - foundation discretionary grant, learning support specialist,… | $393,625 |
| Independence Mission Schools | Philadelphia, PA | Connelly access program 2024-25, leader impact award - 2024, enl specialist, fire alarm modernization, organizational support | $340,500 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Connelly house renovation, general support - foundation & trustee discretionary grants | $295,500 |
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | America's founding exhibit, general support - foundation discretionary grant | $258,500 |
| Theological Seminary of St Charles Borromeo | Wynnewood, PA | Building our future campaign | $250,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Connelly foundation chief nurse executive officer | $200,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Notre Dame, IN | Leadership programs for archdiocese of philadelphia | $180,000 |
| Bishop Shanahan High School | Downingtown, PA | Immaculate heart of mary (ihm) center for innovation and creativity | $150,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia, PA | The declaration's journey exhibit | $150,000 |
| Seachange Capital Partners Inc | New York, NY | General operating support, greater philadelphia | $150,000 |
| Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools | King of Prussia, PA | Eitc school support marketing toolkit, general support - foundation discretionary grant | $147,095 |
| Woodmere Art Museum Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Frances M. maguire hall renovations, catholic school education expansion initiative | $140,000 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School | Philadelphia, PA | General support - foundation discretionary grant, work - study program | $125,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball | Philadelphia, PA | Alan horwitz sixth man center | $125,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General support - foundation discretionary grant | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | Brind center for african and african diasporic art | $100,000 |
| Hopeworks N Camden Inc | Camden, NJ | Community support, general operating support, general support - foundation discretionary grant | $95,000 |
| Center for Employment Opportunities Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Holy Child Academy | Drexel Hill, PA | General support - trustee discretionary grant, early childhood outdoor nature space | $82,500 |
| Independence Historical Trust | Philadelphia, PA | First bank exhibit fabrication and installation, general support - trustee discretionary grant, general operating support | $80,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Literacy initiative | $75,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives | Harrisburg, PA | General support - foundation & trustee discretionary grant, data project | $74,500 |
| Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General support - officer & foundation discretionary grants, national history day, organizational support | $70,100 |
| Archbishop Ryan High School | Philadelphia, PA | General support - foundation discretionary grant, leader impact award - 2024 | $70,000 |
| Pope John Paul II High School | Royersford, PA | Invent xyz steam program | $70,000 |
| Jevs Human Services | Philadelphia, PA | Career connected learning support | $67,000 |
| Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders | Philadelphia, PA | Principal leadership programs | $65,500 |
| Broad Street Ministry | Philadelphia, PA | Meal service, general support - trustee discretionary grant | $65,000 |
| The Gesu School Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Connelly access program 2024-25, general support - foundation discretionary grant, new ela curriculum, summer support for families,… | $63,550 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | Philadelphia, PA | General support - foundation & trustee discretionary grants, knowledge center | $62,250 |
| A Community Center Established by the Surgent Family for Society | Chester, PA | Community support,staff discretionary grant,summer support for families,general operating support | $61,000 |
| Catholic Partnership Schools Camden Nj Inc | Camden, NJ | Dual language program support | $60,000 |
| Centro de Cultura Arte Trabajo Y Educacion | Norristown, PA | Revarte gallery, community support | $60,000 |
| United World Schools USA Inc | Washington, DC | General support - trustee discretionary grant, legacy | $60,000 |
| Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians | Philadelphia, PA | Summer support for families, workforce development, community support | $60,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General support - trustee, staff, & officer discretionary grants, summer scholars - 2024 | $59,700 |
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General support - foundation discretionary grant, officer discretionary grant, catholic school engagement | $56,730 |
| Drexel Neumann Academy | Chester, PA | Connelly access program 2024-25, instructional coaching | $54,550 |
| Andalusia Foundation | Andalusia, PA | General support - foundation discretionary grant, 2026 exhibition | $53,000 |
| Armenian Sisters Academy | Radnor, PA | Performing arts expansion project | $50,000 |
| Center City District Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General support - foundation discretionary grant | $50,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Cora Services Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Family navigation center pilot | $50,000 |
| Home Port Alliance for the Uss New Jersey Inc | Camden, NJ | Battleship new jersey dry dock project | $50,000 |
| Parkesburg Point | Parkesburg, PA | Summer support for families, youth programming, community support | $50,000 |
| St Laurentius Catholic School | Philadelphia, PA | Creative arts center & program | $50,000 |
| Taller Puertorriqueno Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Garces Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Philadelphia Education Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Scholars advantage | $50,000 |
| New Leash on Life USA | Narberth, PA | Community support, general support - trustee discretionary grant, prison reentry program | $46,000 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Youth and family programs, summer scholars - 2024 | $45,195 |
| Beyond the Bars | Philadelphia, PA | Community support, general operating support | $45,000 |
| Patrician Society of Central Norristown | Norristown, PA | Emergency food cupboard | $45,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 305 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Philadelphia - Josephine C Connelly Achivement Awards | Philadelphia, PA | JCC achievement awards | $5,120,024 |
| Archdiocese of Philadelphia - Neumann Scholars Program | Philadelphia, PA | Neumann scholarships | $4,008,578 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Philadelphia funder collaborative for the semiquincentennial | $945,585 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Notre Dame, IN | Leadership programs for archdiocese of philadelphia | $570,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Breaking barriers campaign, ambassadors and camp connections programs | $500,000 |
| Roman Catholic High School | Philadelphia, PA | Vision of promise campaign | $400,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Connelly house | $200,000 |
| Andalusia Foundation | Andalusia, PA | 2026 exhibition | $50,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives | Harrisburg, PA | Data project | $50,000 |
| Independence Historical Trust | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Chester County Council | Exton, PA | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Hopeworks N Camden Inc | Camden, NJ | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Office of Catholic Education - Archdiocese of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Learning support specialist | $35,000 |
| Byerschool Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Catholic high school scholarship program | $30,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Archdiocese of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Archbishop nelson perez's visioning committee on catholic education | $19,860 |
| Mercy Career and Technical High School | Philadelphia, PA | Connelly scholarship program | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,400,000 | 322 |
| 2023 | $14,600,000 | 329 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349101143
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6296825
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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